Tag Archives: sterilization

Blog, Grow, Learn, Mushroom Growing, Social Distancing Series

Social Distancing Series-How to prepare your substrate

Posted on by Betty Dumanski
wheat straw, oyster mushrooms, substrate
03
Apr

Welcome back for the second installment of our #SocialDistancing Series in response to Covid-19. This week’s Social Distancing lesson is going to be about sterilizing substrates. A crucial step in growing a successful crop, sterilizing and preparing your substrate is the very first step in getting growing. Step 1: Choose your substrate As stated in […]

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Blog, Laboratory Equipment, Learn

Pressure Cookers vs. Steam Sterilizers–what you need to know

Posted on by Betty Dumanski
pressure cooker vs steam sterilizer
28
Jan

Pressure Cookers vs. Steam Sterilizers The world of sterilization can sometimes be a confusing and unsure place. While some beginners choose to boil their substrates/equipment, most professional and amateur growers prefer to use either a pressure cooker or a steam sterilizer (autoclave) for sterilization. But how do you know what method is best? What product […]

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