Grooved Beech Dowel Pins 1000 pcs.

🔩 GROOVED BEECH TOURILLON DOGS: Lot of +-1000 pieces, size 8*30mm, ideal for growing mushrooms and carpentry.
🌳 NATURAL MATERIAL: Made from beech, a hard and resistant wood, suitable for most varieties of cultivated mushrooms.
💪 VERSATILE USE: Used in myciculture to inoculate logs with mycelium, and in carpentry for robust and durable assemblies.
📦 EASY TO USE: The grooves ensure better distribution of the mycelium or glue, guaranteeing optimal adhesion and effective inoculation.

€15,90

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Dimensions : 8 x 30 mm

Weight : 1 kg (about 1000 dowels)

Beech dowels are ideal for cultivating many varieties of mushrooms.

Use in Carpentry: Beech dowels are perfect for furniture assembly and mounting. Their strength and precision ensure durable and robust joints.

Use in Mushroom Cultivation: In mushroom cultivation, these dowels are essential for inoculating wood logs with mushroom spores. Thanks to their groove, they allow better spore retention, thus optimizing mushroom growth.

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Instructions for use

To use grooved beech dowels in mushroom cultivation, here is a step-by-step guide:

Necessary materials:

Grooved beech dowels
Mycelium on grain or sawdust
Wood logs (preferably hardwoods like oak, beech, or maple)
Drill and 8-9 mm bit
Hammer
Protective wax (optional: soy wax, beeswax, paraffin, or green clay)

Inoculation Steps:

Plug Preparation:
- Soak the plugs in water for 24 to 48 hours.
- Boil the plugs for 30 minutes to sterilize them.
- Drain them then place them in a jar or a Unicorn 3T bag.
- Inoculate the plugs with grain or sawdust mycelium.
- Incubate the plugs at a temperature of 20 to 25°C for 2 to 3 weeks, until the mycelium fully colonizes the plugs.
Log Preparation:
- Choose freshly cut logs (maximum 3 months). Avoid softwoods.
- Drill holes in the logs using a drill and an 8-9 mm bit. The holes should be slightly deeper than the height of the plugs and spaced about 5 cm apart.
Log Inoculation:
- Insert the inoculated plugs into the holes using a hammer. Make sure the plugs do not protrude from the holes.
- Cover the holes with protective wax to prevent contamination and drying out. You can use soy wax, beeswax, paraffin, or green clay.
Incubation:
- Place the inoculated logs in a shaded area protected from the wind. Avoid direct contact with the ground to prevent insect infestations.
- Keep the logs moist by watering them occasionally, especially during hot periods.
Fruiting:
- After an incubation period of 12 to 18 months, your logs will start producing mushrooms.
- A well inoculated log can produce mushrooms for 3 to 5 years.