Mushroom Grow Bag All In One

Over 20 years and hundreds of variables tested, our Blue Caterpillar all in one mushroom grow bags are put together with yield and high alkaloid contents in mind.   Our bags are made to flush multiple times with an average of 4 flushes per bag.  At 4 lbs it contains individually hydrated grains, organic wheat straw and Super Moon Substrate.   

Each one of our bags are meticulously put together from start to finish.  It all starts before we even put our ingredients in the bag.  Each type of grain is hydrated independently with a proprietary nutrient broth which results in a spawn that has even hydration throughout and packed full of nutrients.  This increases the success of the spores or liquid culture to take during inoculation and supports a robust and faster colonization time.  

Organic wheat straw separates the grain spawn from the substate.  The wheat straw is pre hydrated to field capacity and cut in 1-3 inch pieces.  The wheat straw serves many different functions including larger flushes as it breaks down on flush 2 and 3 (most customers say the second  or third is the largest) The wheat straw also acts as a super highway after the break and shake.  With wheat straw being hollow the mycelium travels up through the hollow center quickly and colonizes the material at the other end.

On top is our Super Moon Substrate.   Our super moon substrate is like black gold in the mycology world.   With a rich black color it's easy to tell this contains much more than coco coir, vermiculite and gypsum.  Super Moon contains a manure blend that is sifted of any large material and evenly mixed through out the coco coir and vermiculite and hydrated with our proprietary nutrients blend that encourages rapid rhizomorphic and tomentose growth.  

The bag gets maximum air exchange with our high pass through .5 micro filter.  Most mushroom grow bags on the market come with a .2 micron filter patch.  Yes a .2 micro filter patch does provide a little lesser chance of contamination but it does drastically affect the size of your flushes due to its restrictive air flow.  Our bags are outfitted with a specialty .5 micron filter patch that provides better protection than a standard .5 micron patch but also allows for maximum air transfer resulting in large bountiful flushes.  

How to use an all in one grow bag

Embarking on your mushroom cultivation odyssey with an all-in-one grow bag is a straightforward endeavor. Begin by placing the bag on a clean surface, ideally under the gentle flow of a laminar flow hood if available. Prior to inoculation, meticulously sanitize the injection port using an alcohol wipe or a paper towel soaked in isopropyl alcohol to ensure optimal sterility. Inject the grow bag with spores or liquid culture, ranging from 5 to 20cc, depending on your desired inoculation density.

Subsequently, nestle the bag in a dark, secluded area such as a closet or beneath your kitchen cabinet, adjacent to the dishwasher for added warmth. Maintaining an ambient temperature of 76-78 degrees Fahrenheit with a humidity level of 70% fosters optimal colonization conditions, expediting the mycelial growth process. Once the bag achieves 25-30% colonization, gently agitate its contents to evenly disperse the mycelium, stimulating further growth without compromising the bag's integrity.

Upon achieving full colonization, transition the bag to indirect sunlight or your preferred light source to initiate the fruiting phase. Within a span of 7-14 days, discernible pinning will emerge, swiftly maturing into plump, delectable mushrooms. To harvest, carefully slice open the bag just below the seal line, allowing for easy access to the bountiful harvest within.

Post-harvest, replenish the bag's moisture levels by submerging the block in distilled water for 24 hours, ensuring thorough hydration. After this rejuvenating soak, pour out the excess water, reseal the bag, and resume the pinning-to-harvest cycle until the bag exhausts its flush potential. Remarkably, our esteemed customers have reported achieving up to seven flushes from a single bag, with an average yield ranging from three to four flushes.

How much does a mushroom grow bag yield? 

Our mushroom grow bags yield up to 4 dried ounces per bag.  Our bags are made to have multiple flushes with an average of 4.  Most of our customers report the largest flushes occurring on flush two and three.  It is important to take proper sterilization processes to prevent contamination including cleaning the surface you are working on, sterilized knife and scissors and trying not to damage the block as much as possible when removing the fruit bodies.  It is much more difficult for contaminates to infect a grow bag after its fully colonized  but it does happen time to time if proper sanitation is not implemented.  

How efficient are mushroom grow bags?

Are mushroom grow bags truly a game-changer in the realm of mushroom cultivation? The resounding answer: Yes. These convenient, self-contained marvels offer a hassle-free approach to mushroom cultivation, significantly reducing the risk of contamination compared to traditional methods like monotubs. Moreover, they boast the added advantage of yielding substantially higher harvests in comparison to the venerable PF Tek method. From inoculation to harvest, mushroom grow bags provide a predominantly self-sustaining environment, simplifying the cultivation journey for enthusiasts of all levels.

How long do all in one mushroom grow bags take to grow? 

There are many variables when growing mushrooms including genetics, heat, humidity, CO2 levels, light and air flow to name a few.  The short answer is 30-60 days as a rule of thumb.  Spore syringes typically take one week to 10 days longer than a standard liquid culture and an isolated culture grows the fastest.  For the fastest colonization time keep the grow bag at 76-78 degrees, a room humidity level at 70%, and constant air movement.  These parameters are typically hard to reach without using a grow tent but if met full colonization can be as fast as fourteen days and full fruits in 30 days.  For those without a grow tent and hobby mycologist we recommend placing the grow bags in a closet or under sink kitchen cabinet next to your dishwasher.  For fruiting the bag place in indirect sunlight or preferred light source (salt water aquarium lights work awesome)  

How to fruit an all in one mushroom grow bag?

Once the bag is fully colonized place the bag in indirect sunlight or your preferred light source.  When using indirect sunlight as your source we recommend using a non south facing window and placing the bag directly against the wall under the window preventing any direct light to shine on the colonized block. If you plan on using a light source we recommend a full spectrum light that is heavy on purple and blue.  This can normally be found with salt water aquarium lights because most living coral need blue and purple light to survive!  If wanting to go the economy route a simple florescent light or a screw in LED mushroom grow bulb would be the next best options.  Once the bag is placed in its light source you should start noticing pins in 10-14 days.  Once pinset occurs mature mushrooms will form in 6-10 days.  If your bag is slow to fruit a trick is to put an oscillating fan on it for a few days to get better air flow.  

How long do mushroom grow bags last?

Addressing concerns about the longevity of mushroom grow bags, rest assured that our meticulously crafted bags are designed to endure. An uninjected bag, when stored at room temperature with adequate humidity, boasts a shelf life of six months or more. From the moment of injecting the bag until the final harvest, expect a cultivation journey spanning four to six months, brimming with potential and promise.

In essence, all-in-one mushroom grow bags epitomize convenience and efficiency, empowering enthusiasts to embark on their mushroom cultivation journey with confidence and ease. With our meticulously crafted grow bags, cultivating a bountiful harvest of premium-quality mushrooms becomes an attainable reality, ushering in a new era of homegrown abundance.

Complete Instructions for all in one grow bag

1. Clean a hard surface or countertop with bleach or isopropyl alcohol.
2. Remove the syringe from the packaging and shake syringe for 10-15 seconds. Inside you will
find a needle with cap, the spore syringe and alcohol wipe.
3. Unscrew the luer lock tip from the liquid culture syringe.
4. Remove the needle from the packaging and screw it onto the tip of the liquid culture syringe.
5. Take a lighter and hold the flame to the tip of the needle till it turns bright red.
6. While the needle cools (15 seconds) take the alcohol wipe out of the packaging and thoroughly
wipe the injection port.
7. Insert the needle into the grow bag while moving the needle from left to right in the grain, inject
half to one full syringe per 4lb bag and 1-2 Syringes in a 6lb bag.
8. Place bag in a dark area at 70-75 degrees.
9. In 7-10 days, you will notice white mycelium start to grow.
10. In 14-21 days, the mycelium should be about the size of a racket ball to baseball sized. Gently
kneed the bag together mixing the grain with the soil mix completely. This will spread the
mycelium throughout the bag and start new growth.
11. In 21-30 days, your bag hopefully is fully colonized and all white (some strains take longer so
don’t get discouraged)
12. Take your fully colonized bag and place it in a light source. You can also cut your bag open and
transfer to your terrarium so all sides of the substrate can produce fruiting bodies.
13. 7-14 days you will start to notice brown dots forming and baby mushrooms.
14. Once mushrooms are fully mature cut open the very top of the bag and remove the mushrooms
as close as possible to the substrate.
15. Pour water inside the bag to fully submerge the block. Fold top part of bag over and close with a
paper clip, or tape shut for 24hrs.
16. Pour water out and tape bag shut, your bag will fruit 2-4 more times before it will produce no
more.
Optimum temperature for colonization is 78-80F and for Fruiting 68-72F.