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Equipment & Lab Setup

Pressure cookers, flow hoods, Martha tents, and everything for a home mycology lab.

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Pressure Cookers & Autoclaves

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  • Do you need a pressure cooker to grow mushrooms?
  • What is the difference between a pressure cooker and an autoclave?
  • Presto vs All American pressure cooker — which is better for mushroom growing?
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Clean Air — Flow Hoods & SABs

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  • Why is clean air the most important factor in mushroom cultivation?
  • What is a laminar flow hood and how does it work?
  • How do you build a DIY laminar flow hood?
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Fruiting Equipment

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  • How do you set up a Martha tent for mushroom fruiting?
  • Can you use a cannabis grow tent for growing mushrooms?
  • What type of humidifier is best for mushroom growing?
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Other Essential Equipment

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  • What dehydrator should you use for drying gourmet mushrooms?
  • What impulse sealer do you need for mushroom spawn bags?
  • Do you need a magnetic stir plate for liquid culture?
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Budget & DIY Equipment

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  • How do you build a mushroom grow room for under $200?
  • What is the cheapest way to start growing mushrooms?
  • Can you use a stock pot instead of a pressure cooker?
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