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Microwave Sterilization
A technique you can use if you don't have access to a stove and a big pot to boil the jars.
Thanks to this innovative technique, sterilization of pf suubstrate in a pot may be
a thing of the past. Here
it is:
- You will need to use PLASTIC containers (i.e Tupperware). Punch holes
on the lids as per PF method. Pre-sterilize the containers by placing them
in a tray of water a few millimeters deep. Set the microwave for 8 minutes
and verify that the power is on "high".
- Carefully remove the containers and add the substrate.
- Once again, place the containers back on the trays. Make sure that you
have some water in the tray (just a few millimeters deep is enough). Set the microwave for ~10 minutes
and verify that the power is on "high". Don't
forget that you need to have the inoculation holes punched even before
sterilization (otherwise you'll have a messy microwave to clean up when
the substrate heats up).
- Thats it! Let cool until the jars are cool to touch(for a few hours at least, better over night). Inoculate in the usual manner. The individual who brought this technique to life claims to have employed it succesfully....and I have no reason to doubt.
