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I mixed my fully colonized corn into one of the spawn bags I'd prepared. Now it will sit in the windowsill where the air is a bit cooler, and (hopefully) the mycelia will spread throughout the substrate.

The bird seed jars I inoculated several days ago don't show any sign of growth, but it can sometimes take a while.

More info for @[muppeth](/people/546e4f10007a013328636d735253f2ba) and other interested parties:

The spawn bag contains maple sawdust mixed with some used coffee grounds, which I then sealed up and sterilized in a pressure cooker. There is a hole in the bag covered with a Tyvek patch to allow it to breathe. However, I used high temp silicone to attach the Tyvek and it doesn't adhere well, so I had to use tape to hold it on. Next time I'll have to try a different adhesive, or a different patch material.

What I did this morning was cut open the bag, dump in the jar of corn, then taped it back up. I used my hands to break the corn up into individual kernels and then shook it to distribute them throughout. In a week or two, this will hopefully turn into a solid block as the mycelia spreads through the sawdust substrate. Then, I can slice the bag open and put the block in my fruiting chamber to let the mushrooms grow. I've never grown shittake before, so this may turn into a major fail. I'll continue to post updates.

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