How to Grow Reishi "Mushroom of Immortality"
Summary
TLDRThis Sporenspro video offers a comprehensive guide on cultivating the medicinal rishi mushroom, known for its beneficial polysaccharides and beta glucans. It begins with preparing sterilized rye berries, followed by inoculating them with a liquid culture syringe. After colonization, a substrate of hardwood pellets and wheat bran is prepared and sterilized. The video then demonstrates the process of mixing the spawn with the substrate, sealing it, and allowing the mycelium to colonize. It concludes with tips on fruiting block maturation and the formation of rishi mushrooms, providing viewers with a detailed and engaging tutorial on mushroom cultivation.
Takeaways
- đ Rishi mushrooms are prized for their medicinal properties, containing polysaccharides and beta glucans.
- đŸ Sterilized rye berries are used as the grain spawn, which can be purchased at a local feed store or grain elevator.
- đ§ Rye grains should be rinsed and soaked overnight before being sterilized.
- đ„ The grains are sterilized by boiling them for 10 minutes and then drying them on a flat surface.
- đ¶ Self-healing injection port jars are used to load the sterilized rye grains and are pressure cooked at 15 psi for two and a half hours.
- đ§Ș Inoculation is done with a rishi liquid culture syringe, which can be found through a link provided in the video description.
- 𧎠Sterile technique is crucial during inoculation, preferably done in a laminar flow hood or a still air box.
- đ Two milliliters of liquid culture per jar are injected for inoculation.
- đĄ The inoculated jars are placed in a warm area to colonize for one to two weeks, with the substrate turning fully white indicating readiness.
- đł Rishi prefers hardwood, so hardwood fuel pellets are used as the substrate base, supplemented with wheat bran.
- đ The substrate preparation involves mixing pellets with water until expanded, then adding wheat bran.
- đ The substrate-filled filter patch bags are pressure cooked at 15 psi for two and a half hours.
- đ After cooling, the substrate is mixed with rishi spawn in a sterile environment before sealing the bags.
- đ Rishi mycelium colonizes the substrate block quickly, usually within two weeks.
- đ Discoloration on the fruiting block and the formation of pins are normal signs of maturation.
- đ± Pins will form antlers in a high CO2 environment, seeking oxygen, or form brackets on the walls if no air is left inside the bag.
Q & A
What are the health benefits of growing rishi mushrooms mentioned in the video?
-Rishi mushrooms contain polysaccharides and beta glucans, which make them prized for their medicinal properties.
What type of grain is used for the rishi mushroom cultivation in the video?
-Rye berries are used as the sterilized grain spawn for growing rishi mushrooms.
How much does a 50-pound bag of rye berries cost according to the video?
-The video mentions that a 50-pound bag of rye berries costs about 40 dollars.
What is the process of preparing the rye grain for sterilization?
-The rye grain should be rinsed, soaked overnight, boiled for about 10 minutes, drained, and then laid out to dry on a flat surface for about 30 minutes.
At what pressure and for how long should the rye grain be pressure cooked?
-The rye grain should be pressure cooked at 15 psi for two and a half hours.
What is used to inoculate the sterilized rye grain with rishi mushroom culture?
-A rishi liquid culture syringe is used to inoculate the sterilized rye grain.
How much liquid culture should be injected into each jar of grain spawn?
-Two milliliters of liquid culture should be injected per jar of grain spawn.
What is the expected time frame for the grain spawn to fully colonize?
-The grain spawn should be allowed one to two weeks to fully colonize.
What type of substrate is recommended for rishi mushroom cultivation in the video?
-Hardwood fuel pellets are used as the substrate, with wheat bran as a supplement for rishi mushroom cultivation.
How are the substrate bags prepared and sterilized for mushroom growth?
-The substrate is mixed, added to filter patch bags, and then pressure cooked at 15 psi for two and a half hours.
What is the process for adding rishi spawn to the cooled substrate?
-The spawn is mixed with the substrate in front of a laminar flow hood or inside a still air box, and then the bag is sealed using a heat sealer, bag clamps, or zip ties.
How long does it typically take for the rishi mycelium to colonize a fruiting block?
-Rishi mycelium is fast and aggressive, so it should take about two weeks to fully colonize a block.
What happens if the rishi mushroom pins are kept in a high CO2 environment?
-If kept in a high CO2 environment, the pins will form antlers that grow upwards in search of oxygen.
What occurs if there is no air left inside the fruiting bag after spawning?
-If there is no air left inside the fruiting bag, the mycelium will grow up the walls and form a bracket outside of the filter patch.
Outlines
đ Introduction to Growing Rishi Mushrooms
This paragraph introduces the process of growing rishi mushrooms, a prized medicinal mushroom known for its polysaccharides and beta glucans. The video begins by explaining the need for sterilized grain spawn, specifically rye berries, which can be found at a local feed store or grain elevator. The grains are rinsed, soaked overnight, and then boiled for 10 minutes before being drained and dried. Once dried, they are loaded into self-healing injection port jars and pressure cooked at 15 psi for two and a half hours. After sterilization, the grain is ready to be inoculated with rishi liquid culture, which can be found through a link provided in the video description. The inoculation process should be done as sterile as possible, either in front of a laminar flow hood or inside a still air box, using a sterile needle to inject two milliliters per jar of grain spawn. The jars are then placed in a warm area to colonize for one to two weeks, with a check for discoloration to ensure full white colonization.
đ± Preparing Substrate and Growing Rishi Mushrooms
The second paragraph details the preparation of the substrate and the subsequent steps in growing rishi mushrooms. The substrate consists of hardwood fuel pellets and wheat bran. Five cups of hardwood fuel pellets are measured and added to a five-gallon bucket with six cups of warm water. After the pellets expand, one and a quarter cups of wheat bran are stirred in. This mixture is then added to a filter patch bag designed for mushroom cultivation. The bags are folded and pressure cooked at 15 psi for two and a half hours. Once cooled, the rishi spawn is added in a sterile environment, either in front of a laminar flow hood or inside a still air box. The bag is sealed using a heat sealer, bag clamps, or zip ties. The rishi mycelium colonizes the block aggressively, taking about two weeks. As the fruiting block matures, normal discoloration occurs, and pins form on the surface. In a high CO2 environment, the pins grow upwards as antlers seeking oxygen. If no air is left inside the fruiting bag after spawning, the mycelium will grow up the walls and form a bracket outside the filter patch. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe for more informative content and an invitation to ask questions in the comments section.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄRishi Mushroom
đĄPolysaccharides
đĄBeta Glucans
đĄSterilized Grain Spawn
đĄRye Berries
đĄSelf-Healing Injection Port Jars
đĄPressure Cooking
đĄLiquid Culture Syringe
đĄLaminar Flow Hood
đĄHardwood Fuel Pellets
đĄWheat Bran
đĄFilter Patch Bag
đĄMycelium
đĄFruiting Block
đĄCO2 Environment
Highlights
Introduction to the process of growing rishi mushrooms, a prized medicinal mushroom.
Requirement of sterilized grain spawn, specifically rye berries.
Instructions on rinsing and soaking the rye berries overnight.
Boiling the grains for sterilization and drying them on a flat surface.
Loading sterilized rye grain into self-healing injection port jars.
Pressure cooking the jars at 15 psi for two and a half hours.
Inoculating the sterilized grain with a rishi liquid culture syringe.
The importance of maintaining a sterile environment during inoculation.
Injecting two milliliters of liquid culture per jar of grain spawn.
Allowing one to two weeks for the grain spawn to fully colonize.
Checking for discoloration to ensure proper colonization.
Creating a substrate for rishi mushrooms using hardwood fuel pellets and wheat bran.
Instructions for mixing the substrate and adding it to a filter patch bag.
Pressure cooking the substrate-filled bags at 15 psi for two and a half hours.
Incorporating rishi spawn into the cooled substrate in a sterile environment.
Sealing the bag after mixing spawn with the substrate.
The fast and aggressive growth of rishi mycelium, colonizing the block in about two weeks.
Observing normal discoloration as the rishi fruiting block matures.
Formation of pins on the surface of the fruiting block.
Conditions for pin development into antlers or brackets based on CO2 levels and air availability.
Conclusion and invitation for questions and subscription.
Transcripts
welcome back to sporenspro in this video
i'm going to teach you how to grow rishi
mushroom
rishi mushroom contains polysaccharides
and beta glucans which makes it a prized
medicinal mushroom
the first thing you will need is
sterilized grain spawn
in this video i'm using rye berries you
can find it at your local feed store or
grain elevator
i think i got a 50 pound bag for about
40 dollars
the grain will be very dusty so just
rinse the amount you're going to use and
then let it soak overnight
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after your grain is done soaking you're
going to bring a big pot of water to a
boil and then add your grains to the
boiling water let it sit for around 10
minutes
and then drain and lay out on a flat
surface so they can dry
after about 30 minutes your rye grain
should be dry enough to load into your
self-healing injection port jars and
pressure cooked at 15 psi for two and a
half hours
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once your grain has been sterilized it
is ready to be inoculated with a rishi
liquid culture syringe
i will leave a link in the description
below where you can find your own liquid
culture
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this part should be done as sterile as
possible either in front of a laminar
flow hood or inside of a still air box
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attach your sterile needle to your
syringe and inject two milliliters per
jar of grain spawn
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place your jars of grain spawn in a warm
area and allow them one to two weeks to
fully colonize
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check for any discoloration it should be
fully white
and if so we are ready for the next step
which is to create substrate
rishi is a hardwood loving species so we
are going to use hardwood fuel pellets
and for supplementation we are going to
use wheat bran
measure and add five cups of hardwood
fuel pellets to a five gallon bucket
and then pour in six cups of warm water
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once you see the pellets have expanded
stir in one and a quarter cups of wheat
bran
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the next step is to add your substrate
to a filter patch bag made for growing
mushrooms
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once you're done filling your substrate
bags you can fold them up and then
pressure cook at 15 psi for two and a
half hours
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once your substrate has cooled down it
is now time to add your rishi spawn
this part should be done in front of a
laminar flow hood or inside of a still
air box
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once your spawn has been mixed in with
the substrate you will have to seal the
bag
you can use a heat sealer bag clamps or
zip ties
rishi mycelium is very fast and
aggressive so it should only take about
two weeks for this block to be fully
colonized
as your fruiting block matures you will
notice discoloration which is totally
normal for rishi mushroom
your rishi fruiting block will
automatically start forming pins on the
surface
if the pins are kept in a high co2
environment they will form antlers that
grow upwards in search of oxygen
if there was no air left inside of your
fruiting bag after spawning the mycelium
will grow up the walls and form a
bracket outside of the filter patch
every time
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and that's how you grow rishi mushroom i
hope this video was helpful if you have
any questions leave a comment down below
and don't forget to subscribe for more
videos just like this one
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