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Thor Bag Shaker: The Effortless Way to Shake Fruiting and Spawn Bags
Say goodbye to the hassle and strain of manually shaking bags. The Thor Bag Shaker is designed to handle all your bag-shaking needs, ensuring consistent results every time.
Save hours of effort with this one easy to use piece of equipment. You just set it and forget it. Place your fruiting or spawn bags, choose your speed, and walk away. Reclaim your time and reduce your labor costs as your mushroom farm grows.
Already in big demand since our BETA testers have been farms that are setting up 3 of these on table as a mixing or shaking station. Break free from the physical grind of trying to manually mix, shake or stir your material by hand.
Slow Fruiting Mix Pellets are designed to provide a great nutritional makeup for varieties with a longer colonization and overall growth cycle.Comprising 80% Oak and 20% Organic Wheat Bran, these pellets are blended and compressed into an easy-to-use form. This mixture provides an optimal growing medium for Shiitake, Maitaka, Reishi, and more. Pelletized simplifies labor and measurements typically involved in mixing sawdust and wheat bran or wheat midds.
When crafting your ideal substrate mix for many slow fruiting species, the two essential ingredients are 100% Red Oak Sawdust and Wheat Bran. These pellets offer a convenient alternative, being easier to handle, transport, mix, and measure than loose b. They also break down rapidly when water is added.
Like our 100% Red Oak Pellets and 100% Wheat Bran, Slow Fruiting Pellets can be purchased by the bag delivered through FedEx or in bulk using our request a quote form. We have successfully shipped these pellets to growers across the USA, ensuring they arrive in excellent condition.
The quality and appearance of your fresh, locally grown mushrooms significantly influence their market value. Attractive, healthy mushrooms are more likely to catch the eye of restaurant owners and grocers, enhancing your sales opportunities. While you still need to apply your skills as a dedicated mushroom farmer, these pellets make achieving excellent results easier for many mushroom varieties.
Please note that some pellets may break down slightly during shipping, resulting in a dustier appearance. This characteristic actually aids in faster breakdown and easier use once they arrive.
Here are common questions and their answers about why gourmet mushroom farmers love to use the Slow Fruiting Mix as a substrate:
What is the Slow-Fruiting Mix?
The Slow-Fruiting Mix is a substrate blend commonly used by mushroom growers, typically consisting of hardwood sawdust and soy hulls. It's known for its ability to support robust mushroom growth. Our Slow-Fruiting Mix is our own line of mushroom substrate pellets. These are produced under specific conditions to create the world’s best substrate material.
Why is Slow-Fruiting Mix popular among gourmet mushroom farmers?
It's highly nutritious and provides an optimal environment for the growth of slower fruiting species, resulting in larger yields and better-quality mushrooms.
What types of gourmet mushrooms grow well on the Slow Fruiting Mix?
Varieties such as shiitake, maitake, shiitake, and more thrive on the Slow Fruiting Mix due to its rich nutrient profile.
Is the Slow-Fruiting Mix easy to prepare?
Yes, it’s relatively straightforward to prepare. Since our Slow-Fruiting Mix pellets are already that ideal 80-20 mix of oak and wheat bran, made into pellets. You just measure the weight of the pellets, measure your water by weight and mix the two together.
Don’t let others fool you with a hand mixed bag of pellets. What you want is a premixed pellet that is made from that ideal 80-20 mix into single pellets. It saves time, labor, and prevents mistakes.
Can beginners use the Slow-Fruiting Mix for mushroom cultivation?
Absolutely! Its ease of preparation and effectiveness make it a great choice for both novice and experienced growers. Experienced growers choose the Slow-Fruiting Mix because it saves them time, labor, and improves production. New growers love it because it makes preparing an ideal gourmet mushroom growing substrate a breeze for those slower fruiting species.
What are the benefits of using hardwood sawdust and soy hulls in the Slow-Fruiting Mix?
Hardwood sawdust provides a stable structure and long-lasting nutrients, while wheat bran offers additional nitrogen and proteins, making the mix exceptionally balanced for mushroom growth.
Features and Benefits:
- Versatile Shaking: Suitable for all bag sizes and various substrates and grains.
- Digital Timer: Allows precise control over shake duration for uniform and repeatable results.
- Analog Speed Control: Fine-tune the shaking speed to match the specific needs of your materials.
- Hands-Free Operation: Pedal activation means you can operate the shaker without using your hands, maintaining cleanliness and convenience.
- Ergonomic Design: Reduces repetitive strain, making it easier to shake multiple bags without discomfort.
- Bag Safety: Designed with a low risk of bag breakage, protecting your valuable materials.
- Compact and Efficient: Smaller footprint compared to other shaking equipment like tubes or clothes dryers, with low power consumption (<150 watts).
What’s Included:
- Bag Shaker Motor Assembly
- Bag Shaker Tray
- Foot Pedal
- Timer Housing
- 24-Volt Power Cord
- Safety-Edged Bag Shaker Pan
Future Enhancements:
- LC Jar Shaking: Potential for shaking liquid culture jars with a 3D-printed holder.
- Grain Jar LC Dispersion: Option to disperse liquid culture in grain jars using a 3D-printed holder.