Feedback needed- 10 days into fruiting conditions - Mushroom Cultivation (2024)

FAQs

What are the perfect conditions for fruiting? ›

Indirect light and a stable temperature range of 55-75°F (13-24°C) guide healthy mushroom growth. Regular misting is key to avoid substrate dry-out, especially in dry or high elevation conditions. Aim for a consistent layer of fine mist or dew on all internal surfaces.

Psilocybe cubensis is found on cow (and occasionally horse) dung, sugar cane mulch or rich pasture soil, with mushrooms appearing from February to December in the northern hemisphere, and November to April in the southern hemisphere.

The signal for transfer is the formation of 1-2 primordia per 5-10% of the bags. They are called so - signal primordia. Avoid mass pinning in the incubator. Incubator has a high content of carbon dioxide, and if the bags with the substrate are not moved in time, the mushrooms pins will die.

Most fruit trees need a pollination buddy to set fruit successfully, so make sure your tree has a compatible partner-in-crime nearby. It goes without saying that avoiding the use of pesticides will greatly improve your trees' chances of successful pollination.

After about 10 days your MonoTub should be fully colonised and ready to fruit. Don't worry if it hasn't fully colonised by then, it can sometimes take as long as 2/3 weeks to fully colonise.

At this point in the growing process the mushroom mycelium should be pretty well established, and not that vulnerable to contaminates, but mold can and will grow in the terrarium if not well maintained. After 14 to 16 days, you should notice the beginnings of fruit bodies growing.

This is when the mycelium will start to take over the grain that was inoculated with spores. This period usually lasts between 3 to 6 weeks depending on strain and environmental conditions. Ideal conditions for this phase are in a dark place and temperature between 72 F – 80 F.

That is done through a process called forcing triggers the mycelium to produce fruiting bodies (mushrooms) predictably, within a short period of time. “Shocking” is how it's done. Shocking involves soaking logs in cold water for an extended period of time (12 to 24 hours) to induce fruiting.

Temperature. Fruiting temperatures should be between 70-79°F (22-27°C), which is slightly lower than the 75-85°F (24-30°C) required during incubation. The mycelium of the mushroom also gives off less heat while fruiting than it did during colonization.

It is time to harvest once the mushroom's "veil" breaks (This is the protective covering on the underside of the mushroom gills). Note this is the general rule of thumb, and really depends on the genetics. Cut the top of the bag open. Twist mushrooms by the base.

What are the best conditions for growing fruit? ›

Sunny, especially south- or west-facing aspects on the other hand are ideal for growing just about any fruit, but especially sun lovers such as grapes, figs, peaches, nectarines and apricots. Gardeners with a courtyard or garden surrounded by walls or fences should be aware of 'rain shadows'.

Phosphorus and potassium

Among other things, phosphorus supports root growth and fruiting, while potassium supports disease resistance and plant hardiness. Phosphorus and potassium are not mobile in the soil and need close contact with plant roots in order to be taken up.

Fruiting happens after your all-in-one bags are fully colonized or when your grain mix with fruiting substrate has been recolonized. Fruiting temperature conditions of 70 F – 80 F is similar to the colonization phase.