This is a unique substrate which has the most highly and balanced nutritional content ever composed in a spawn substrate.
Alien Substrate Formula
This is a unique substrate which has the most highly and balanced nutritional content ever composed in a spawn substrate. This formula produces a very airy, spongy and evenly wet substrate which colonizes very quickly and is very easy to work with when casing. I have found through tests done with several of the more popular substrates that this substrate produces a slightly more potent mushroom, averaging about 10-15% more in potency.
Important Note: Do not substitute for anything in this recipe. The 2 grains (Quinoa and Brown Rice) must be whole and not ground or powdered. The formula presented below will produce this awesome substrate, but if it’s altered it may be a disaster. Please follow the instructions very closely.
Alien Substrate Formula
• 1 1/4 cup of quinoa (health food store) • 1 1/4 cup long grain brown rice (grocery store) • 2 1/2 cups vermiculite (Wal-Mart) • 3 1/2 cups spring water • 1/4 cup millet (measured before grinding) • 1/4 cup flax seed (measured before grinding)
1. Cook the quinoa and rice (use the whole grains, not ground) by bringing it to a boil with 3 cups of spring water, then turn the heat down to a simmer, cover the pot with lid and set a timer for 20 mins. 2. Important!! -- Be sure to cover the pot with the lid, otherwise water will be lost from evaporation. 3. While this is cooking, measure out your millet and flax seed, then grind them up in a coffee grinder or similar. 4. Mix the ground seeds with the vermiculite; stir the cooking grains occasionally so as not to burn them. 5. When the grains are all done, turn off the heat and allow them to cool for a minute or so. 6. Now dump them and the water that is still in the pot (do not strain) all in with the dry mix previously prepared. 7. Mix this carefully with a fork (no hands) so it remains light and fluffy. 8. Cover and let it cool for about 15 minutes before spooning into jars. I use the vermiculite topping like PF and this has helped a lot to eliminate contaminants. 9. Don't pack the substrate when loading; try to keep it fluffy and pressure cook at 15 p.s.i. for 35 minutes. 10. If you use the PF style jars with the holes in the lids, then cap the jars with aluminum foil. This substrate is very airy and makes any good cubensis grow very rhizomorphic.
Alien Casing Formula This casing formula is based on my past experiences and tests done with different mixes. I have come to the conclusion of adding all of the most popular casing materials, and the best brand of hydrated lime. Also I add a mix of oyster shells to help maintain the pH and create aeration in the long run of the life of the casing. Alien Casing Formula • 3 ½ cups Coco Coir • 3 ½ cups Peat Moss • 3 ½ cups Vermiculite • 3/4 cup Oyster Shell • 1/8 cup Hydrated Lime (Hi Yield Brand) 1. Mix in distilled water until field capacity is reached. (Lightly hand squeeze till drops roll out). 2. Spread on cookie sheets and cover with foil. 3. Bake in oven at 200 deg for 1 hour, then turn oven off and let cool down in oven.
Water is cut way back, have to add after cooking to eye for perfect moisture.
