Anyone Can Grow Mushrooms At Home - Simple Secrets To Growing Mushrooms In Plastic Bottles Revealed

Today, I'm gonna grow oyster mushrooms without needing a specialized indoor room. Instead of using traditional plastic bags, I'm experimenting by growing oyster mushrooms in transparent plastic bottles. This method is not only cost effective, but also allows us to easily monitor the growth of the roots and mycelium every single day. For these bottles, I'll cut the upper part like this. Please note, do not cut it off completely. I'm leaving a small part attached, so it acts as a lid, which is extremely convenient for maintaining humidity. Drill holes at the bottom of the bottle to prevent water logging. Drill symmetrical holes at the joint to create a hinge for the bottle. Now, create holes on the body of the bottle where the mushrooms will eventually sprout. I'm preparing clean coconut coir to use as the substrate. Lime. This ingredient not only cleans the substrate, but also helps balance the pH level so the mushrooms grow evenly and are less prone to diseases. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly. Let it sit for five minutes. Then, pour the mixture into a plastic basket to drain the excess water. Pour water into the pot. To be extra careful, after mixing with lime, I'll steam the coconut coir. This heat sterilization process helps eliminate pathogens, ensuring the mycelium grows in a safe environment. After steaming, I'll spread it out on the table to let it cool down. Now, it's time to put the coconut coir into the bottles. This is the oyster mushroom spawn, everyone. I'm sprinkling the spawn close to the bottle wall so that when the mushrooms grow, the caps can easily find the holes I prepared to burst through. I'll continue layering. A layer of spawn, then a layer of coconut coir. Just like that, layer by layer, until the bottle is full. Close the lid to hold in moisture. Now, it's ready for the incubation stage. Use cotton balls to create air vents for the mushroom bottles. I'll hang the bottles on the rack, making sure there's enough space between them for good ventilation and growth. I'm using a dark colored cloth to cover the rack and the bottles completely so no light can get in. The mycelium has developed quite strongly, covering about 80 to 90% of the bottle. The distinct milky white color shows that the mycelium is healthy. Fibers are in the process of eating the remaining substrate, those brownish yellow patches, to reach the maturity stage. I'll continue to maintain a dark environment with high humidity and good ventilation. Look, small mushrooms have started to peek through the holes on the side of the bottle. They are growing very well. The mushroom caps have formed a round shape with the characteristic dark gray color of oyster mushrooms. Take a look at my results before we harvest. These thick, plump mushroom caps growing in dense clusters with their silver gray color are so beautiful. The reason I put so much heart into these mushroom bottles is because I absolutely love eating them. This type of mushroom is very sweet and aromatic. Hold the entire base of the cluster, wiggle it gently back and forth, then pull it firmly out of the hole. After picking, if any old stems are left in the hole, the base will rot and ruin the substrate inside. Oyster mushrooms grow in flushes and can be harvested continuously for many weeks. Each flush is about seven to 10 days apart. This spring, I started growing a trellis of yard-long beans. Cut aloe vera into small pieces and put them in a glass of clean water. I'm preparing a solution to help the seeds germinate faster and prevent pests and mold very effectively. Dip a piece of cheesecloth into the aloe water, making sure it's fully soaked. Of course, we can't forget the yard-long bean seeds. Spread the seeds evenly over the fabric of the cheesecloth. Fold it up and place the cloth in a cup to let the seeds incubate. The seeds have all sprouted. Their thick roots are pushing right through the fabric. The seeds that didn't sprout will be removed. I've prepared some small starter pots. Select the strong, healthy sprouts and plant them carefully into each pot. Cover them with a thin layer of soil and spray some water to keep the soil moist and loose. I repurpose old water jugs and plastic bottles into planters for the yard-long bean. The old plastic containers are drilled with many small, round holes to prevent the plants from waterlogging. This method is quite economical and protects the environment. You just need to be a little clever. The old plastic bottles, I attach them to the containers, creating a reservoir to slowly provide nutrients to the plants. I take short pieces of fabric strips. One end of the strip goes inside the plastic bottle and the other end hangs outside to slowly wick the nutrients to feed the plants. Mix the soil, rice husks, and composted chicken manure evenly, then fill up the plastic containers. Look at this, the yard-long bean seeds that sprouted the other day have now become young plants. Today, I will transplant them into larger containers. I'm using aloe vera again. Cut into small pieces and put into a cup. This time, I also use turmeric powder. Put it together in the cup and fill it with hot water. Cover with a cloth and let it steep for two hours. Dilute the solution in the cup with clean water. A little organic bio-fertilizer powder. This mixture stimulates root growth, boosts resistance, and makes the soil looser. Now, I will build a climbing trellis for the plants. Secure the curved steel frames using small wooden stakes. The bean trellis is growing quite well. To stimulate the plants to flower and bear fruit, I mix a solution of fermented banana and molasses into clean water. Banana water is rich in potassium, stimulating flowering and fruiting. And diluted molasses helps the soil microbiome thrive, making the soil more fertile and nutrient-rich. Banana water again. I need to stimulate the plants to produce even more fruit. The most anticipated day has finally arrived. Let's harvest together. I'm thinking about what dish my family will cook tonight from these fresh, delicious yard-long beans. Look at this, a basket full of yard-long beans.