{"product_id":"mycobois-bio","title":"Sterilized Organic Substrates","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduce your wood-growing mushrooms with our sterilized substrate bags, whenever you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsable in Organic Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Our \"Optimal\" substrate is made of wood sawdust (without glues or treatments) and cereal residues of organic origin. We are inspected and certified by Certisys (BE-BIO-01).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProductivity.\u003c\/strong\u003e We have studied the composition of the different ingredients to provide the grain spawn with an optimal substrate in terms of carbon\/nitrogen ratio, sugars, and minerals. Made from a base of beech sawdust, this substrate is suitable for wood-decomposing mushrooms: oyster mushrooms, eryngis, namekos, lion's manes, reishi, as well as shiitakes which are generally more demanding in terms of substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The bags can be kept for \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e in a cool and clean room. However, for best results, we recommend using them quickly after receipt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e: approximately 5 kg of substrate included in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamycosphere.com\/products\/sacs-autoclavable-microfiltre-unicorn-xlsb\" alt=\"Optimal substrate\"\u003emicrofilter bag (Unicorn XLS-A)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo inoculate them, we recommend using our \u003ca title=\"Grain spawn\" href=\"https:\/\/lamycosphere.com\/collections\/myceliums-sur-grains\"\u003egrain spawn\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are sterilized and then sealed in the laboratory to guarantee sterility during transport. They can be stored for several weeks before use, but for safety, we advise using them sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegal notice for Belgium: \"Organic cultivation substrate: Pasteurized mushroom farm substrate not inoculated\" (Exemption No. EM470.J)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe advise opening the bags and working in the cleanest possible place, preferably with a laminar flow hood, glove box, or with a blowtorch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the outside of the bag, especially where you will open it at the top, with 70% alcohol or 10% bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean a sharp blade, and if possible, heat it with a flame first. Use it to open the bag just below the seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInoculate with 5 to 10% of \u003ca title=\"Grain spawn\" href=\"https:\/\/lamycosphere.com\/collections\/myceliums-sur-grains\"\u003egrain spawn\u003c\/a\u003e. That is 250 to 500 g of grain spawn per bag. If your sterility conditions are good, you can try reducing the percentage of spawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReseal the bag using a sealer, clips, or adhesive tape. Leave as much air as possible inside the bag and ensure the filter remains clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the substrate to distribute the grains throughout the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the bag in incubation at a temperature of 20-24°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e: Opening the bag in a non-sterile environment is more likely to cause contamination.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf your inoculation area is not sterile, we recommend another method: simply pour between 250 and 500 g of grain spawn on the surface of the substrate and close the bag without mixing. This way, if bacteria or molds happen to enter the bags, they will compete directly with the grain spawn, which has the advantage of greater vigor. The incubation time will be a bit longer, but you will significantly reduce the risk of contamination.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTransport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the volume and weight of the substrates, we can only put \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e4 bales per parcel\u003c\/span\u003e: it is therefore better to choose a multiple of 4. Sometimes our site does not correctly calculate the number of parcels needed if you order a large number of bags or several products at once. In this case, we reserve the right to reduce product quantities or increase the necessary shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can also send up to 80 bales per pallet. Shipping costs vary depending on the destination. Transport can be handled by you or by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring transport, condensation may appear on the plastics, which is due to temperature changes. This is not problematic in itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll warranty claims must be submitted with the bags still sealed within 10 days of receipt. Claims must be made by \u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/lamycosphere.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eemail\u003c\/a\u003e with detailed photos of the problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganic Certification\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eAll our products are guaranteed \u003cstrong\u003eBE-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e by Certisys Belgium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"78\" width=\"112\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" alt=\"Organic\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6214\/4149\/files\/bio_160x160.png?v=1607763837\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Mycosphère","offers":[{"title":"5.2 kg","offer_id":48869518410061,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6214\/4149\/files\/substratavantage.png?v=1716408662","url":"https:\/\/lamycosphere.com\/en-int\/products\/mycobois-bio","provider":"La Mycosphère","version":"1.0","type":"link"}