![]() ![]() Step 4: Chill, Fill, and Kill (contaminants)īefore loading our seeds in to our spawn vessel jars we need to dry the excess moisture off. Once the water reaches a consistence rolling simmer, remove the pot from the heat and pour out the seeds into a strainer to dry off. Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Hydrates dormant contaminants (mold, bacteria, etc.), which makes them easier to kill during the sterilization process.Īfter such a long soak, it’s really not necessary to boil, however, some growers use this step as an additional measure to kill contaminates.įor this tek we will bring the water to a simmer and then immediately remove as to avoid overhydration.To soften the grain and allow for adequate moisture absorption.Place a lid on your container and set aside so that your seed can soak for 24 hours. Once your seeds are clean you will fill your container back up, submerging the seed in 1-2 inches of water. Make sure to pour out the dirty water over a strainer to catch any good seed that happens to pour out when draining the water. Next we will be pouring out the dirty water and repeating the process until our water runs clear and there are no more floaters. Remove the floaters with a strainer or using a slotted spoon. You will notice at first that the water is very dirty and that some seeds will float to the top we will be removing this top layer of “floaters”. The amount you use will vary based on your needs, but for this article we will be filling quart mason jars and will use 1/2 a quart jar of dry seed for each hydrated spawn jar we will be making.įill your container with tap water until your seeds are a few inches below the surface of the water. Open your seed and pour a desired amount into a large pot or container for cleaning. Now that we have our birdseed, its time to clean it and remove the impurities. You can find a 10 pound bag at Walmart for less than $8. With that said, the cheaper the bird seed the better. These additives will not help our mission. The higher quality seed will often contain additives such as vitamins and minerals to keep our feathery friends plump and healthy. Well, not exactly not all birdseed is created equal and for this to work you will want to use a simple, no frills birdseed. I know what you’re thinking… “Isn’t birdseed, birdseed?”. Container for soaking/cleaning/boiling – 5 gallon bucket or large pot.What you will need to make wild birdseed mushroom spawn: In this tutorial, we will be taking you through the process of preparing wild bird seed for use in spawn jars or mushroom spawn bags. While this substrate is fairly straight forward, there is some preparation involved. You betcha! Due to its ease of use, low cost, and overall EFFECTIVENESS, it’s no wonder Wild Bird Seed (WBS) is a popular mushroom spawn among home growers and HOBBYISTs. Can you really use Wild Bird Seed as a mushroom spawning substrate? ![]()
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