Home Mushroom Growing Supplies List

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🧫 Culture and Agar Supplies

• Sterile Agar Plates 100mm: https://amzn.to/4f8DKRm and condiment cups https://amzn.to/4pqAKTN

• Slants/Vials: Depends on exact size but I like 5mL: https://amzn.to/4flWagw or these 30mL https://amzn.to/4fEhPBD

• Pre-poured Agar Plates: Shameless plug : https://www.swampfoxfungi.com/store/p/mya-pre-poured-agar-dishes

• Sterile Swabs: https://www.swampfoxfungi.com/store/p/mya-pre-poured-agar-dishes

• Agar Powder: for ease and quick pickup; Telephone brand. FInd it at local Asian markets as well. Not for bulk but shes consistent: https://amzn.to/4hj7TyJ

• Malt Extract: I love to use a Malt Syrup for even mixing: https://amzn.to/4wRkpu8 or for powder: https://amzn.to/3T5Zvc3

• Yeast Extract: Can use regular bakers yeast or nutritional yeast: https://amzn.to/3T0Ann3 and Yeast extract for extra clarity: https://amzn.to/4vxc4dG

• Peptone: https://amzn.to/4bsVjcy

• Activated Charcoal: used for color or to help bacteria suppression https://amzn.to/4hhZ7B8

• Media Bottles: I prefer the use the name brand. When it comes to boiling hot liquid around expensive equipment and my body, I want the proven brand. Pyrex: I like 1000mLhttps://amzn.to/4yi5mLk or smaller 250mL for lab uses like distilled water or solutions: https://amzn.to/4ywLxAi

• Grafting Tape: I have tried numerous brands and parafilm. Nothing wraps as well as these https://amzn.to/4587nfK

• Laptop Stands: These make greaty sturdy and adjustable stands for labwork. I keep them to keep my FFU work elevated. https://amzn.to/4b1GEoF

🌾 Grain Spawn Supplies

• Whole Oats: Find Locally! Check Farm/Feed/animal stores. Bird seeds, animal feeds suppliers, Tractor Supply, etc.

• Millet: Find Locally!

• Milo (Sorghum): Find Locally!

• Rye Berries: Find Locally!

• Corn: Find Locally!

• Brown Rice: Find Locally!

Containers

• Mason Jars: Find Locally, Walmart, hardware stores, etc

• Blank Plastic Lids: https://amzn.to/4w4nu9Z

• Jar Air Filters: Microppose has the best by far https://microppose.com/collections/supplies-tools/products/adherable-lid-filters-for-plant-mushroom-tissue-culture-22-micron-fits-1-4-hole

• Filter Patch Bags: Unicorn bags through a smaller outlet: Pegasus: https://pegasusbags.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooKrDhDUZY5LhHaw0EuKiRpN3mODCoY6z6d0T_92gcwF5n2naM-

🌳 Fruiting Substrate Ingredients

Wood Lovers

• Hardwood Fuel Pellets: Find Locally

• Soy Hull Pellets: Locally or https://mushroommediaonline.com/soy-hull-pellets/

• Wheat Bran: Find Locally or https://amzn.to/4vCD63B

Outdoor Growing

• Straw: Find Locally

• Wood Chips: Find Locally, Can use BBQ Chips

• Sawdust: Hard wood fuel pellets or BBQ pellets, find locally.

• Blank Wood Plugs: https://amzn.to/4pnuxYS

🔥 Sterilization Equipment

• Pressure Cooker: Ol faithful 23qt presto is the best place to start! https://amzn.to/4vvMtSv

• Cadco Burner: I use this to heat up my 41qt All American Canner https://amzn.to/4573h7z

• Impulse Sealer: https://amzn.to/455Jllx

🧼 Sterile Technique

• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol: Find at RiteAID, CVS, Walmart, etc. 70% for lab use; needs enough water to soak. DONT USE 90%.:

  1 Gallon here:https://amzn.to/4w1uDIa

• Spray Bottle: Good spray bottle makes a difference! https://amzn.to/3SVoL4N

• Nitrile Gloves https://amzn.to/4fk12Tf

• Micropore Tape Available in a few different sizes, stick to the paper tapes. https://amzn.to/3T67Jkr

• Permanent Marker: FINE POINT SHARPIES DON”T FADE EASY USE THEM. https://amzn.to/4poQDub

🌬 Clean Air Equipment

Beginner

• Still Air Box (SAB): https://amzn.to/4gINva5 These are great to have around if you have contaminated work you don’t want to open in the Flow hood and blow spores around. OR For a cheap start to clean work!!

• OR Broke Boi FFU: Using a Box Fan + 2 air filters. Merv 7 Pre filter and Merv 13 Front Filter

  • https://amzn.to/3SVoL4N 20×20 BoxFan

Advanced

• Laminar Flow Hood: Flocube Has a GREAT and affordable FFU for home growers and mushroom farmers: https://flocube.com/product/flocube-proflow-24-2x4ft-laminar-flow-hood/?srsltid=AfmBOopAj6cQqwAAxxPpQ0SFrtSyu1VVxKGZGyM1D1A6uMqRL6B7En16 I use the 3×2 for space but I want the 4×2

🍄 Fruiting Equipment

• Mushroom Grow Tent: Gorilla Grow tents are expesnvie, but I PROMISE. These are the BEST grow tents on the market. https://www.gorillagrowtent.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqAcxVuzCzT8Vpg7SJ1hOctLBYgniyQRM9OrqLPqLxxhkMePgEc

• Martha Tent: I have so many of these around the house. Cheap, Great for seeds too! https://amzn.to/4ffnBZe

• Shelving Rack: Good racks and shelves are crucial! Find good cheaps at home depot, lowes, or breweries/kitchens as well.

• Plastic Storage Totes: from 5qt to 20qt to different shapes and sizes you will find yourself accumulating bins for storage or growing. Find them at walmart, target, hardware stores etc. I love the 5-6qt shoeboxes for small grows and agar storage. Add holes for fresh air and filter patchers where needed.

💨 Humidity & Fresh Air

• Ultrasonic Fogger: House of Hydro has the best! https://thehouseofhydro.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq9VpEuVGJ7Su2krb5tw8pY-mbucbWncTQJoTcKBB74fr858ph8

• Inline Fan: https://amzn.to/4yqeH3F 4 inch inline fan

• Computer Fans: These are great for tubs, small tents or small spaces : https://amzn.to/3T4zoCo 120mm Fan

• Flexible Ducting https://amzn.to/4wLBSnx

• Air Pump: https://amzn.to/4wc0JRE

🌡 Environmental Controls

• Hygrometer https://amzn.to/3RG01Np These Temp pros are super accurate and resilient

• Inkbird Humidity Controller: Crucial for tent controls! https://amzn.to/44uR8cx

• Inkbird Temperature Controller Crucial for tent controls! and Pasteurization projects! https://amzn.to/4fBzCtj

• Outlet Timer simple and all you need! https://amzn.to/4yokxTc

💡 Lighting

• 6500K LED Light: I use one of these lamps in the lab for Flowhood Work https://amzn.to/4wNEZeS

• LED Strip Lights: these are great for shelves/ grow rooms: https://amzn.to/4wNoaAC

💉 Liquid Culture Supplies

• Mason Jars: Find Locally

• Injection Ports https://amzn.to/3TFIt4y

• Syringe Filters https://amzn.to/4w5vTKp

• Magnetic Stir Bars https://amzn.to/4w8yfbf

• Magnetic Stir Plate https://amzn.to/4fmOQ47

• Sterile Syringes https://amzn.to/3T6UOyG

• Sterile Needles https://amzn.to/4gKGRAk

• Luer Lock Caps https://amzn.to/4wdGFhQ

🍽 Harvest & Storage

• Food Dehydrator: Scout options and deals, Ive bought and had many fail on me. Using this one for about 18 months so far! https://amzn.to/4ppccuq

• Vacuum Sealer https://amzn.to/4bzLhq7

• Mylar Bags https://amzn.to/4aTWnWQ

• Silica Gel Packs https://amzn.to/44BHzII

If there is anything I missed that you can’t find for you work, reach out. Maybe I can help find it!