Mushroom Fruiting Chamber - Build It Yourself
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 มิ.ย. 2021
- Building your own Shotgun Fruiting Chamber is easy. Watch this video to see Derica go through the process step by step. She will also point out the different qualities that the Shotgun Fruiting Chamber provides to aid in mushroom growing. To see what started the mushroom growing obsession, watch the video below.
Growing Mushrooms at Home: • Growing Mushrooms at Home
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Enjoy watching till the end. Keep posting
Thank you! I intend to. :D
I find your voice to be calming and relaxing. Keep up the great videos!
Thank you :)
One of the most informative yet simple. Not complicated or overwhelming at all. A++++
Thanks! :D
Great video and I love your T-shirt
I love Derrica's passion for everything she shares :)
You two are awesome, keep doing YOU and don't "chase the algorithm".... The right people will always be a n your side :)
Thank you so much!!
Hi thanks for showing this I read about this shotgun chamber and found your video,I have been having a problem growing them because it is hot on my screened in patio.I tried growing them with a kit and then some in buckets but not the best.I noticed now though on my glass patio table in the mushroom bag with coffee grounds and aspen wood chips one bag is really stiff so starting to get white mycellium,so this got me to this idea of finding this shot gun fruiting chamber,thanks.I watch your other show too with the brewing.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Awesome tips especially about not watering the mushrooms themselves and keeping it humid not wet. That seemed to help me out a ton!
Looking forward to more content. Thank you for posting.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching! 🤓
Excellent Video
Glad you enjoyed it
Who doesn't love mushrooms! 😁
Mushroom growing seems like a really exciting subject! I'd like to see more of this if you feel the same! Thanks for the information and ideas. Cheers! :D
Thank you! There will be more to come.
Great video I really appreciate this info. I'm not sure who mentioned putting holes in bottom of tub itself, but I've never heard or seen this. I'm glad you didn't do it!
I have seen holes in the bottom of the fruiting container sitting on perlite. Or holes in the aluminum foil, if you put that down over the pearlite (and under the fruiting block...).
But this was only to prevent any standing water /rot under the fruiting block itself.
Awesome! Those totes can have other uses: if you live somewhere that has cold(ish) winters and you want to preserve foods like potatoes, turnips, leek, carrots etc you can fill them with potting soil, sawdust or chopped straw and keep your produce in there. Make sure the lids and sides are drilled. The soil/sawdust/straw will help regulate the humidity and prevent your produce from drying out or going bad. Stack the totes if you want to (drilled sides, remember?) and stash them in your garage, cellar or shed. The filling material also protects your produce from frost.
My grandmother used wooden boxes. But drilling holes compensate for that.
I wish I had the room for expansive mushroom growing… if I ever have more room I’m certainly digging up this video!
Thanks for this video Derica!
I used a 1 and 1/4 inch socket heated up and melt the holes w no burs etc. Good luck!!
Go Derica! Can’t wait to see what kind you’re growing!
Oh! Plastic drilling technique----
Definitely always tie back loose clothes and hair lol
But to "clean" the holes, putting the drilling reverse and reaming around the hold cleans them up quite nicely :)
You can melt the holes if you don’t have a drill
Awesome vid. Loving the smorgasbord of growing, brewing, testing, tasting and cooking CIty Steading is creating!!
Glad you enjoy it!
I'm extremely intimidated by growing mushrooms because everyone is always talking about contamination and being really careful. But I want to try it because it's really hard to find "fancy" mushrooms where I live. I would have to drive all the way across the city to go to the Asian market, and I'm too much of a homebody to do that often. I'd love to try lion's mane, king oyster, and other yummy varieties.
Dont be scared, just make sure you steam or pressure cook your substrate extra and get the water right and your good haha ive even grow some outside under some trees with a monotub i made in a hole in the ground, ul be right
@@zxt6788 why the hole in the ground 🧐😁
@@myco4205 temp and humidity retention
Honestly All of it sounds really confusing and can be intimidating. BUT I recommend Starting with the All in One Grow bags. Then you’ll get the gist of it.
Good Video. Is the gas exchange working when the holes are covered with micropore-tape?
I actually didn’t test the micropore tape yet. I have a comprehensive mushroom growing video in the works that makes use of the micropore tape.
Looking forward to seeing the outcome.
Every time I think I’m good, I need to make something else to grow these damn things lol. Just made an SAB , it’s pretty decent
Hi. Thank you for the video. I used a versa tool with round tip to make the holes. I am now sitting and watching. Is 99 humility too high
80 to 90% humidity is the ideal range for most mushrooms. A humidity level above that could lead to mold growth.
Thanks so much for this! Making my own right now
You are welcome!
@@PlantLifeYT turned out amazing, but I don’t know what to do about the small plastic bits and bobs from the drilling. Sandpaper won’t work as it scratches the plastic making it opaque, and I used my hands for most of them, and hosed it for a while. Any suggestions?
I don't see links yo supplies? If you get any kick back, I'd live to purchase my hydrometer via you if you can post a link 😁. Thanks for all your work, thanks to you I have been brewing wine very well for a year now💖. Now on to my mushroom adventure lol 💖💖💖
There are links in the description. Did I miss something in particular?
Does the Tub have to be That big?! I have a Really cool Tall shoebox that fits for exactly what I have.
If your shoebox can easily hold whatever you are trying to grow with the appropriate amount of air circulation and it won’t degrade from the moisture then it should work
I read somewhere that if you want to drill through plastic without cracking it, to just use the Reverse mode on your drill and it ends up a lot neater.
Will mushrooms grow in a smaller 32L tub that's not as height?
It depends on the type of mushrooms you are growing and the air quality.
When you hydrate those spent blocks - do you submerge them or do you spray them down? Something else?
If I see a lot of active mycelium then I tend to spray them. If I'm starting a new side that doesn't have a healthy colony of mycelium then I submerge.
@@PlantLifeYT thank you - love your videos btw
I need that tee shirt
Hydrate the perlite in a pillow case so you can squeeze excess water out
Just a thought. Wouldnt mixing the perlite and water with hydrogen peroxide will help with the contamination?
Perhaps? I haven't had a need as my perlite never showed any contamination. I also don't know if it might hinder growth in the bag as I haven't tried this method.
Are the Mushroom Blocks still in the Bag?
Yes. If I’m using kit bags then I tend to use the box for the second flush. That is when you have already harvested the first batch of mushrooms and have cut the opposite side in attempts to grow more. This box build is to create the optimal environment to grow mushrooms.
You absolutely want to drill bottom as well as sides and top ❤
@@pauljames2020 you don’t want sitting trapped water on the bottom of the fruiting chamber
reminds me of bettter days decades ago hiking through the hills as a kid in winter with my grand parents father and uncles picking lots of buckets of mushrooms, i would like to grow medicinal mushrooms .
Sounds like a wonderful memory! I am glad my video could remind you of a happy moment.
So there’s No substrate or grain going in that Box? I’m So Comfused.
The box has the moistened perlite in it. The reason for this box build is to create an optimal growing environment for mushrooms. You will have to add your mushroom growing bag either from a kit or made from scratch to the box.
Did everything go ok without holes in the bottom?
Are holes on the bottom a must?
I didn’t have an issue without the additional bottom holes. I did fan them regularly and made sure to check the humidity often.
Lol I don't know why I'm getting into this. 😂 I already have tons of micro greens growing and kombucha and beer fermenting.
All these things are fun and something you can actually use. I am pretty obsessed with mushroom growing now myself.
Couple questions or comments
#1 what is the danger with this setup compared to the Martha setup on spore contamination inside your house?
#2 do you remove the grow bags if you need to resoak your perlite? How long does the perlite go before needing resoaking?
#3 did you encounter any problems with not drilling holes in the bottom? I know you said you would put it in the description if you did, but people can get too busy or distracted, and I just wanted to make sure of this before building mine.
#4 have you had any problems with poor germination ordering your grow kits from Amazon? I know that with seeds, people say not to order seeds from Amazon because they are all dead.
Also, I just wanted to let you
know that your link for the clear plastic totes is moot, as Amazon is saying it's not available.
Thank you for this video, I want to grow some mushrooms at home, but I don't want a big complicated and expensive setup. This information will help a lot.
Great Questions! I will do my best to answer each.
#1 Martha set ups are best if you are producing larger amounts of mushrooms where spore contamination would be a larger concern. Ideally in these smaller growing situations, along with grow kits you can purchase, you would harvest your mushrooms before the crop produces spores. If you have further concerns you can cover the holes with medical tape that would allow air transfer but filter out spores.
#2 I simply check my perlite regularly and spray it with water carefully to avoid the grow bags. If your perlite dries out to the point that you need to resoak it, your mushrooms may be too dry for proper mushroom growth. That said, if you feel you can still get more from your grow bags, then yes, remove them and resoak the perlite. Keeping a close eye on the progress of your fruiting chamber and adding an inexpensive digital hygrometer will help you keep the right moisture level.
#3 I did not have any issue with eliminating the bottom holes. I did have many people tell me in the comments that they were necessary but no one mentioned why. Perhaps my particular environment didn't cause the problem that requires bottom holes.
#4 I recently did a comparison video of various brands of grow kits and how they compared. There were differences, but they all did produce mushrooms. I've also purchased many seeds from Amazon without any issues in germination. My suggestion would be to check the reviews and use your best judgement in making a selection.
I hope this helps!
Hah. I'm down in Sarasota if ya want to exchange cultures
Using a countersink bit or a hand deburring tool would make short work of the plastic curls, especially if you can get a bit with the countersink head with it.
I think you, my grandma, and I would get along.
you need a clear lid or mushrooms grow horizontally
Not true
Its called shot gunchaimber because of the flushes spray like a shotgun i think.
We need more Derica power tool videos....lol just remember to keep your hair out the way D. Great video as always.
Hi thanks for the video, it was very informative. I do have a question, I’m new to mushroom growing so I don’t understand everything yet, but do all the open holes allow for more contamination? Or at this point do I not need to worry about contamination as much?
Contamination is more of an issue in the beginning of the process of mushroom growing. At the blooming stage the only concern I would have is spore contamination of your living space, but not all species are the same.
Thank you for the guide, very helpful for beginners.
Glad it was helpful!
If you tape the plastic before drilling it helps with it not cracking
So how's the results of the fruits without any holes at the bottom if the chamber?? Just curious thanks and wonderful videos
I suppose I should have done a test with both options but I didn’t have the space. As far as I could tell, my fruiting chamber produced mushrooms just fine.
Are you just leaving the bags in there to fruit?! What’s the difference between doing that and Not? HELP! 😰
The box build is to create the optimal environment
Isn’t that vermiculite?
Nope, that is Perlite. Vermiculite is a different color and texture (at least all the ones I have purchased are).
Sheesh, sorry, I should have proof read! Lol
I've never seen an American wearing a Monty python top, kudos
:) then you’re seeing the wrong Americans!
Just heat up the drill bit and push it through the plastic to make the hole no drill necessary.