Sterilized Mushroom Substrate Beech Bran 1-2kg | Ready Inoculate Field Capacity Italy

🍄 Hardwood substrate pressure-sterilized and hydrated to field capacity — open, inoculate, incubate. Handcrafted in Italy in small controlled batches for maximum yield on gourmet and functional species.

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✅ WHAT'S INSIDE
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• 1 heat-sealed bag (choose 1kg or 2kg / 2.2–4.4 lb at checkout)
• Balanced blend: beech pellets + organic bran + vermiculite + pasteurized straw + gypsum
• 0.22 micron filter patch for sterile gas exchange
• Perfect 65% hydration — no soaking or prep required
• Pressure sterilized 2.5h at 15 PSI (121°C) in certified autoclave
• pH calibrated 6.5–7.0 for rapid colonization

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🌟 WHY FUNGAIA
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• Made in Italy — fast 24-48h shipping across Europe, no customs delays
• Small-batch artisan production = consistent quality, full traceability, guaranteed freshness
• Direct grower support — 24h reply on inoculation, incubation, and troubleshooting
• Field capacity scientifically calibrated for maximum colonization and yield
• Compatible with all grain spawn: rye, millet, oats, sorghum, wheat
• Food-grade polypropylene bag with 0.22µm filter — zero contamination

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📋 INOCULATION INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Sanitize hands with 70% alcohol and cut bag corner in clean workspace (in front of flame or inside flow hood)
2. Mix in 10–20% colonized grain spawn directly into substrate (e.g. 3.5–7 oz spawn per 2.2 lb substrate)
3. Reseal immediately with micropore tape or sterile clip
4. Incubate at 68–75°F in dark environment until fully colonized (7–21 days)
5. Transfer to fruiting chamber or open bag for direct fruiting

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🔬 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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• Moisture: ~65% (optimal field capacity — moist but not dripping)
• pH: 6.5–7.0 (adjusted with gypsum for stability)
• Sterility: autoclave 121°C, 15 PSI, 2.5h — zero contaminant spores
• Packaging: food-grade polypropylene with 0.22µm filter patch
• Storage: up to 6 months in cool, dry place if unopened

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❓ SPECIES COMPATIBILITY
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Ideal for gourmet and functional hardwood species: Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster), Pleurotus eryngii (king oyster), Pleurotus djamor (pink oyster), Hericium erinaceus (lion's mane), Ganoderma lucidum (reishi), Lentinula edodes (shiitake), Agrocybe aegerita (pioppino), Hypsizygus ulmarius (elm oyster).

Questions about compatibility, techniques, or troubleshooting? Message us before ordering — we love talking mushrooms! 🍄