V-Tek

simply oats and grass seed in a twist loc

To prepare one dozen, 1 pint twist loc containers

  • bring 5 quarts water to a boil
  • lower heat to medium
  • add 7-1/2 cups whole oats
  • cook 15 minutes at slow boil
  • add 2 cups grass seed
  • cook 10 minutes
  • strain and cool
  • load 1 pint twist locs with 1-2/3 cup grain mix
  • PC 90 minutes

innoculate

  • your choice: agar, g2g, lc

colonize

  • keep twist loc lids on (loose fit)
  • MS – expect some growth at 5-7 days
  • at 15-25% colonization, break it, shake it, and allow to continue
  • wait for full colonization on all containers

case the tubs

  • use pasteurized substrate
  • remove twist loc lids
  • apply 1/2 inch casing layer as evenly as possible
  • place pint containers in a mono tub, close lid
  • set aside until 25-30% of the casing is colonized

fruiting

  • patch the casing if needed
  • bottom water
  • provide FAE

harvest

  • harvest when veils break on majority of fruits
    – large spore drops will cause contamination
    – better to harvest early

re-hydrate

  • bottom water after each harvest and as needed due to drying

repeat

  • back to fruiting conditions
  • expect next flush within a week or so