Grooved beech dowels, 1,000 pcs.

Dimensions: 8 x 30 mm

Weight: 1 kg (approximately 1,000 pegs)

Beech logs are ideal for growing many varieties of mushrooms.

Use in Carpentry: Beech dowels are ideal for joining and assembling furniture. Their strength and precision ensure durable and sturdy joints.

Use in Mushroom Cultivation: In mushroom cultivation, these pegs are essential for inoculating logs with mushroom spores. Thanks to their grooves, they provide better spore retention, thereby optimizing mushroom growth.

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Instructions for Use

Here is a step-by-step guide to using beech dowels in mushroom cultivation:

Materials needed:

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

Inoculation steps:

1. Preparing the Anchor Bolts:

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

2. Preparing the Yule Logs:

   • Choose freshly cut firewood (no more than 3 months old). Avoid softwood.
   • Drill holes in the logs using a drill and an 8–9 mm drill bit. The holes should be slightly deeper than the height of the dowels and spaced about 5 cm apart.

3. Inoculation of Logs:

   • Use a hammer to drive the treated dowels into the holes. Make sure the dowels 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.

4. Incubation:

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