How to Use the Trailblazer's Grain Bag

The Trailblazer’s Grain Bag helps expand your mycelium culture, giving it the strength to colonize its final substrate. Equipped with an injection port for easy inoculation, this bag makes the cultivation process straightforward.

Needed Materials

• Trailblazer’s Grain Bag – Pre-sterilized grain bag with an injection port for inoculation.
• Liquid Culture Syringe – Choose from Black Forest Mushrooms’ gourmet strains, such as Lion’s Mane, Blue Oyster, or Chestnut.
• Isopropyl Alcohol (70% or higher) – For sterilizing tools, gloves, and the injection port.
• Gloves – To maintain sterility.
• Scissors or a Sharp Knife – For cutting and trimming when transferring grain to the Forest Floor Substrate Bag.
• Forest Floor Substrate Bag – To combine with the Trailblazer’s colonized grain for final incubation.
• Incubator or Clean Storage Space – Maintain stable temperatures (70°F ideal).

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Your Workspace

   • Wipe down your table with isopropyl alcohol. Clean every step of the way to avoid contamination.
     
     

2. Prepare Yourself

   • Put on gloves and sanitize with isopropyl alcohol.
     
     

3. Prepare Your Liquid Culture Syringe

   • Shake the syringe to disperse the mycelium evenly.
   • Attach the needle to the syringe.
     
     

4. Inoculate the Trailblazer’s Grain Bag

   • Sanitize the injection port with isopropyl alcohol.
   • Insert the needle and inject 1-2 ml into the grain.
     
     

5. Incubate the Bag

   • Store the bag in a dark, clean space like a closet. Keep temperatures between 55-75°F, ideally at 70°F.
     
     

6. Monitor Colonization (7-14 Days)

   • Once the grain is fully white with mycelium, it’s ready to be combined with the Forest Floor Substrate Bag for the next phase.

Using the Trailblazer’s Grain Bag sets a strong foundation for your grow. Pair it with the Forest Floor Substrate for a robust and productive mycelium network. 🌲🍄

Disclaimer

The Trailblazer's Grain Bag is intended for gourmet mushroom cultivation only. Using the Trailblazer’s Grain Bag involves sharp tools and sterilization processes that require care. Always handle scissors, knives, and syringes with caution to prevent injury. Follow strict sterile practices when inoculating to reduce the risk of contamination.