The best substrates for growing mushrooms are also the best substrates for many types of molds and bacteria. One of the most common sources of contamination in mushroom cultivation is due to incomplete sterilization or inadequate pasteurization of your spawn or bulk substrate. These competing contaminants and the dormant spores that naturally exist in bulk […]
A bathroom or spare bedroom is the next best location for your lab. No matter which room you choose to set up your lab, if you are using a SAB, it’s best to shut any HVAC vents in the room you are working in before cleaning and setup.
When properly cleaned and sanitized, the Still Air Box creates a semi-sterile environment where stray floating fungal, viral, and bacterial matter cannot penetrate or tumble down from above
A single mold spore can wreck all your hard work. So, how can you keep troublesome contaminants from ruining your work after months of hard work and materials invested?