Beech Dowels 1000 p.

Dimensions : 8 x 30 mm

Weight: 1 kg (approximately 1000 pegs)

Beech dowels are ideal for growing many varieties of mushrooms.

Use in Carpentry: Beech dowels are perfect for assembling and assembling furniture. Their strength and precision guarantee durable and robust joints.

Use in Myciculture: In myciculture, these pegs are essential for inoculating wooden logs with mushroom spores. Thanks to their groove, they allow better retention of spores, thus optimizing the growth of mushrooms.

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

Necessary materials:

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

Inoculation steps:

1. Preparation of the Anchors :

   • Submerge the ankles in water for 24 to 48 hours.
   • Boil the dowels for 30 minutes to sterilize them.
   • Drain them then place them in a jar or a 3T Unicorn bag.
   • Inoculate the ankles with mycelium on grain or sawdust.
   • Incubate the pegs at a temperature of 20 to 25°C for 2 to 3 weeks, until the mycelium completely colonizes the pegs.

2. Preparation of the Logs :

   • Choose freshly cut logs (maximum 3 months). Avoid softwoods.
   • Drill holes in the logs using the drill and an 8-9mm drill bit. The holes should be slightly deeper than the height of the dowels and spaced about 5cm apart.

3. Inoculation of Logs :

   • Insert the inoculated dowels into the holes using a hammer. Make sure the dowels do not stick out of the holes.
   • Cover the holes with protective wax to prevent contamination and drying out. You can use soy wax, beeswax, paraffin or green clay.

4. Incubation :

   • Place the inoculated logs in a shaded area sheltered from the winds. Avoid direct contact with the ground to prevent insect infestations.
   • Keep the logs moist by watering them occasionally, especially in hot weather.

5. Fruiting :

   • After an incubation period of 12 to 18 months, your logs will begin to produce mushrooms.
   • A properly inoculated log can produce mushrooms for 3 to 5 years.

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