Part 1 of 2 - How to Grow Magic Mushrooms with Love on Telluride

545 North Avenue,Grand Junction CO 81501

27 May, 2023

Description

Part 1 of a 2 part class. In the first class, participants will receive a grain bag, multispore syringe, and they will be inoculating "fertilizing" their grain bags. This process will take approximately 10 days. Participants will bring their colonized grain bags back on June 16th for the 2nd part of this class, where they will recieve a monotub, made in front of them, and recieve a bag of sterilized substrate. In order to create a sterile lab setting, participants will be asked to tie their hair back, wash hands, and wear protective shoe coverings during the duration of class. Shopping list will be provided in class. Class outline: I. Introduction Overview of the class Importance of proper techniques in mushroom growing Brief explanation of the materials to be used II. Sterilization of Grain Bags Explanation of sterilization process Use of pressure cooker or autoclave Preparation of grain bags Sterilization of grain bags Cooling and inoculation of grain bags III. Multi-Spore Syringe Explanation of multi-spore syringe Proper handling of syringe Preparation of syringe for inoculation Inoculation of sterilized grain bags IV. Use of ISO & Gloves Explanation of ISO and its purpose Importance of gloves in mushroom growing Proper use of ISO and gloves Sterilization of work area V. Still Air Box Explanation of still air box Importance of using still air box Preparation of still air box Inoculation of grain bags inside still air box VI. Conclusion Recap of basic techniques Importance of proper sterilization and inoculation Tips for successful mushroom growing. Meet Jayme from Love on Telluride! I'm a full time hippy mycologist helping others learn about mushrooms! To see a full list of offerings from Love on Telluride, visit their website! ----> Loveontelluride.com Or follow @loveontelluride