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How to know if my Rye Grain spawn bags are still viable?
    #26593008 - 04/11/20 08:59 AM (3 years, 10 months ago)

Hey everyone,
    I am just about to try my hand at growing mushrooms for the first time. I have several spore syringes ordered and I already bought some 1 pound bags of rye grain. The problem is the rye grain is already here and I haven't received any spores yet.
    I know one of my spore syringes will be here this week, but the other is delayed for another week. I've already had the Rye bags for about 5 days. I'm keeping them wrapped tight in a cool, dry area but I'm worried that by the time I get the last of the spores, the grain will be garbage. How can I tell if the grain is still viable before I inoculate them?
  I apologize if this question and answer are already posted somewhere. Just learning this site as well.
Much appreciation for any help. Thanks.


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Re: How to know if my Rye Grain spawn bags are still viable? [Re: RedWolf77]
    #26595508 - 04/12/20 10:57 AM (3 years, 9 months ago)

You really can't tell unless there is something growing in them.  Putting them in the fridge will help keep them good for longer.  Think about getting a pressure cooker and making your own grains.  Its not hard, a lot cheaper, and you can make them when you are ready.


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Re: How to know if my Rye Grain spawn bags are still viable? [Re: rickyswamps]
    #26595707 - 04/12/20 12:45 PM (3 years, 9 months ago)

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If they are sealed right and were sterilized right? They should be fine. I have kept grain bags for months without a problem. It is always best to use them as soon as possible.


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Re: How to know if my Rye Grain spawn bags are still viable? [Re: SHROOMSISAY01]
    #26596233 - 04/12/20 05:23 PM (3 years, 9 months ago)

Spores or liquid culture syringes? Spores aren't usually used for gourmet mushrooms. More for active species due to legal reasons, you might be in the wrong sub forum then.

And adding spores directly to grain is a bad idea because they're usually not clean, and can result in contamination easily. Going to agar first would be better, but more work.


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