Make your own Masters Mix
For amazing results growing Oyster Mushrooms, Lion’s Mane, and other varieties growers trust the masters mix. Now with MushroomMediaOnline’s own fast fruiting mix you can make your own masters mix without all the time and effort.
Just follow the simple measuring of the Fast Fruiting Pellets then add water and mix well. You can then sterlize your own fast fruiting mix or masters mix as normal at 15 PSI for 2.5 hours.
The Fast Fruiting Mix (AKA Masters Mix) provides pellets that are 50% oak hardwood and 50% soy hulls in pellet form. These pellets are produced as a single pellet that has the 50-50 mix. This means you never have to worry about measuring the individual ingredients out, or getting too much of one ingredient over the other.
You do not want to purchase a premixed bag of ingredients, that are loose. There is no way when they are not in pellet form that the percentages remain accurate when shipped. That is why we spend the time to make these custom pellets.
Whole Grain Oats
Whole Grain Oats are an excellent choice for mushroom farms, offering great water retention and cost-effectiveness as a grain spawn. These oats, also known as groats, are first soaked, drained, and then sterilized to provide a perfect environment for mycelium growth within your grain bags. The term "groat" is derived from an old Scottish word for hulled grains and is now predominantly used to refer to oats in modern English, while "berry" refers to whole grains of wheat and rye.
Our whole grain oats are food-grade quality, making them suitable for both consumption and mushroom cultivation. Rich in B vitamins, calcium, protein, and fiber, while being low in sodium and unsaturated fat, these oats offer a wholesome nutty taste and pleasing texture. They can be used in a variety of culinary applications, such as grain bowls, pilafs, soups, stews, and hot cereal.
Choosing food-grade grain spawn is crucial for many farmers, as it ensures the grain is nutrient-rich and free from contaminants, promoting healthy and vigorous mycelium growth.
Questions and Answers:
What makes whole grain oats a good choice for mushroom spawn?
A1: Whole grain oats have excellent water retention properties and provide a cost-effective medium for mushroom spawn. They offer a nutrient-rich environment that supports robust mycelium growth, ensuring healthy and high-yielding mushroom crops.
How should I prepare whole grain oats for use as mushroom spawn?
To prepare whole grain oats for mushroom spawn, soak the oats in water, then drain and sterilize them. This process ensures that the oats are free from contaminants and provide an ideal environment for mycelium colonization within your grain bags.
Can I use the same whole grain oats for both mushroom farming and culinary purposes?
Yes, the whole grain oats from Mushroom Media Online are food-grade quality, making them suitable for both mushroom farming and consumption. They are rich in essential nutrients and offer a wholesome nutty taste, perfect for grain bowls, pilafs, soups, stews, and hot cereal.
Why use the Fast Fruiting Mix?
- Higher Yields 100%
- Lower Labor Time 30%
- Better Looking & Tasting Mushrooms 100%
Why use the Fast Fruiting Mix?
With the Fast Fruiting Mix (AKA Masters Mix) you save labor time in your production of your grow bags. Measure the pellets, add the water and mix well. That is all that is required for success.
Are your pellets premixed?
Our pellets are better than premixed that are made to have 50% hardwood and 50% soy hulls from the start. Our Amish manufacturer makes these custom pellets from scratch. We provide the oak hardwood sawdust, and the soy hulls. They measure those and make them into the Fast Fruiting Mix pellets.
By creating our pellets this way we assure your get a finished product that is premeasured correctly for the masters mix.
How much more productive is the Fast Fruiting Mix?
The increased yield and health varies based on the strain used and your environmental factors. Many growers have reported much larger flushes not only on the first fruiting phase, but in the next two as well.
You should test the mix for yourself in your own farm.
What sizes are available?
We offer by the bag or by the pallet. This way you can try the Fast Fruiting Mix for yourself. Then when you know it is right for your farm you can purchase in bulk and save even more money.
Purchase on an as needed basis or set up a standing order to automate the process.
How much do you need for your farm?
Doing a very basic calculation you can determine how many pounds you should order. If you use 5lbs substrate bags once mixed you can use the calculator on the left to determine how many pounds of Fast Fruiting Mix you should order.
If you use larger fruiting bags you can use the calculation for the 5lbs bags as a guide. In example if you use 10lb bags just double the result.
