Growing B+ Mushrooms From Rye Bag to Hay

Growing Mushrooms in Hay Substrate with Rye Grain

• 1

  Use a knife or machete to chop up the straw into 1/2-inch pieces. Put it into the pillowcase and add 2 cups of rye grain and 1 tsp. of lime. Tie up the pillowcase and submerge the mix into the hot water. Let it sit for one hour.

• 2

  Pull the pillowcase out of the water and let it cool and drain. Pour the mixture onto a clean sterile surface. Open the poly bag and add a little layer of substrate and then a layer of spawn. Alternate the two until the bag is full and then tie it tightly. Puncture the bag 30 to 50 times with a sterilized knife.

• 3

  Store the bag in a warm environment such as a garage. The temperature should be kept around 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit if possible. When mushrooms begin to sprout, open the bag. Keep the substrate misted but not wet.

• 4

  Cut open the bag as the mushrooms grow. The substrate should be watered enough to stay damp but not soaked or the mushrooms will rot.