Sawdust Production Blocks for Mushroom Cultivation | Southwest Mushrooms

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  • Опубліковано 21 бер 2021
  • Another look at our process for making the sawdust production blocks that we use for growing gourmet mushrooms.
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    ▶ Cultivating fresh gourmet mushrooms at our urban grow farm. Mushrooms with amazing flavor and full of beneficial nutrients. Our passion is to offer every customer the freshest product in the market. Owner "Mushroom Mike" enjoys sharing the science of mycology while serving top chefs, everyday cooks, and those who enjoy a healthy lifestyle with premium mushrooms.
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  • @lunkerjunkie
    @lunkerjunkie 3 роки тому +60

    Again,
    Just cool to see people who take pride in what they do.

  • @curiositeconstante404
    @curiositeconstante404 3 роки тому +63

    That's seem to be a guys who know how to manage a team well, good vibe coming out of this video

  • @neilhowes4215
    @neilhowes4215 3 роки тому +71

    Your passion for mushrooms is inspiring

    • @andrewwhite1576
      @andrewwhite1576 3 роки тому +1

      His passion for money. If crack was legal to sell you would see the same passion

    • @elontusks8702
      @elontusks8702 2 роки тому

      @@andrewwhite1576 it's plant to, Crack ain't

    • @guccipitts
      @guccipitts 2 роки тому +2

      @@andrewwhite1576 you're weird lol

    • @andrewwhite1576
      @andrewwhite1576 2 роки тому

      @@guccipitts coming from a guy named guccipitts

    • @guccipitts
      @guccipitts 2 роки тому +1

      @@andrewwhite1576 you're too serious my guy 😂😂

  • @SethxTricky
    @SethxTricky 3 роки тому +22

    I like hearing the stories of what worked and what didn't. Those are very helpful. Great video.

  • @Aquavidify
    @Aquavidify 3 роки тому +8

    Mike you made that bag folding look a lot easier than it is!

  • @markspath
    @markspath 3 роки тому +27

    You know these videos will be good to teach the new staffs.
    Good content as always!

    • @rashoietolan3047
      @rashoietolan3047 2 роки тому +2

      These videos serve well as promo, public education, and employee training 🤝

  • @romainarnoux
    @romainarnoux 3 роки тому +2

    Good to see you with your staff around. Love your vids. Thank you

  • @macrosense
    @macrosense 3 роки тому +7

    The photo montage at the end is a nice touch

  • @sonpham8761
    @sonpham8761 3 роки тому +5

    Great to see more of the crew behind the scenes of the mushroom magic!

  • @SaraRae2Yu
    @SaraRae2Yu 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos. I do so enjoy seeing all that goes into producing the beautiful mushrooms you grow there. Also, you do a wonderful job in explaining all that goes on in the different processes. Thanks again!

  • @Australien8
    @Australien8 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome video!! Would love to see more of you're whole crew working together! So wholesome.

  • @ry12095
    @ry12095 3 роки тому +3

    I love your channel so much. The clarity that goes into breaking down the whole process is amazing!

  • @7thwondergamin
    @7thwondergamin 3 роки тому +1

    I’m glad his work and passion, what he has established is being recognized.

  • @Frankiebonez337
    @Frankiebonez337 3 роки тому +13

    Looking good mushroom Mike! I like seeing your personality come out bro don't hold back

  • @hungarianmushroomfarmer3670
    @hungarianmushroomfarmer3670 3 роки тому +1

    I finally saw you really smile. This video was full of life. Thank you h uploaded, it was really good to see.

  • @ikaros235
    @ikaros235 3 роки тому +37

    I want to be a mushroom man one day 🍄

  • @RuthlynWills
    @RuthlynWills 3 роки тому +5

    I just love watching your videos, thanks for sharing your life's passion... I was never into mushrooms (don't like the texture in my mouth) but you caught me GOOD when in a video you mentioned putting them into bread... I'm deeply into making sourdough bread and I'm ALWAYS on the hunt for variations to recipes for my clients or just to try out something new 🤗... again thanks soooooo much and lots of love from Trinidad and Tobago 🥰

  • @themyceliumnetwork
    @themyceliumnetwork 3 роки тому +1

    good to see you have help with all that this time !!

  • @brendanmahoney9908
    @brendanmahoney9908 2 роки тому

    Dude, your videos are amazing. Very detailed and direct. Much appreciation from someone on the path towards having a lab! much love bro!

  • @gardnzr
    @gardnzr 3 роки тому

    Thanks for posting all these videos. Really inspiring.

  • @sistagaia
    @sistagaia 3 роки тому

    Love watching the process!

  • @GratefulGrove
    @GratefulGrove 2 роки тому

    I love these videos so much. You have inspired me Mike! I hope to one day build up to an operation like this. So cool seeing how things work there. Thank you!

  • @dertythegrower
    @dertythegrower 3 роки тому

    You rock. Tight work!
    Super appreciate sharing your POV, respect

  • @giganteslife7967
    @giganteslife7967 3 роки тому +2

    OMG. Just watching from germany and love the spirit of all da dies.

  • @yddishmcsquidish3904
    @yddishmcsquidish3904 3 роки тому +2

    Giving me hope to be able to start a business someday. Thanks for the content homie!

  • @edhog
    @edhog 3 роки тому

    Stoked on your vids mate.
    Keep them up.
    Love from Australia

  • @triple_gem_shining
    @triple_gem_shining 2 роки тому

    Rad to see this part of the process. Learning mycologist here 🙏

  • @pissoutmyassable
    @pissoutmyassable 3 роки тому +9

    We are currently starting a mushroom farm in Denmark and we really love your videos! Now looking for a cement mixer!

  • @scottadkin541
    @scottadkin541 3 роки тому

    Keep making the videos. We just like to see you do your thing. Thanks for the content brother

  • @blakebartolomucci1610
    @blakebartolomucci1610 3 роки тому

    Very inspiring. Hope to be in your position one day! Thanks for sharing your success!

  • @joeyricefried9621
    @joeyricefried9621 2 роки тому

    What an awesome work environment!!

  • @SO-ro5gr
    @SO-ro5gr 3 роки тому

    I just started some gourmet. I think watching these vids helped.

  • @TheFarmacySeedsNetwork
    @TheFarmacySeedsNetwork 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tour... I used to have a cement mixer for mixing soils... sold it when I moved... Now I have another reason to get a new one.. lol :) cheers!

  • @yearofthegarden
    @yearofthegarden 3 роки тому +1

    ha I always like to see how other people do the mundane parts of mushroom production. makes me appreciate my mixer and bagger, and makes me want to do a batch for once in my life, thought I'm jelly you have access to soyhulls

  • @goatrock123
    @goatrock123 2 роки тому

    Just my opinion. This is best shroom education anywhere.

  • @saumel164
    @saumel164 Рік тому

    i love you guys, yall are truly inspiring

  • @Paintingtube
    @Paintingtube 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome team work 👍🏼

  • @senadeva8457
    @senadeva8457 3 роки тому +2

    Very interesting to see this process

  • @samb4733
    @samb4733 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the humble knowledge

  • @meh4748
    @meh4748 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like your living your dreams man hopefully one day I can be as big as you and we can all prosper in this community 🤙🤙

  • @Abundnce10
    @Abundnce10 2 роки тому +2

    I love hearing about your original process before moving into a warehouse. Did you use a normal pressure cooker to sterilize the 10lb plastic bags? How much did it cost to upgrade to the industrial sterilizer that you're using now??

  • @johnburns2510
    @johnburns2510 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed your video
    Blessings To All Worthy Of Being Blessed

  • @simon_der_erdling
    @simon_der_erdling 3 роки тому +1

    Very wholesome team :)

  • @CTEM
    @CTEM 3 роки тому

    Mush thanks for all the videos

  • @nee3029
    @nee3029 6 місяців тому +1

    For anyone who is wondering what they use as a funnel when bottling.
    You have to look for a suction hood, which you can find at Ventilation accessories or welding accessories.
    There are different sizes and shapes.

    • @jcims
      @jcims 2 місяці тому +1

      Just look for duct reducers at Home Depot or Lowes. Most will be round at top but they may have some 'transition' pieces as well to go from square to round. Self tapping screw into some pvc and you're set.

  • @simyager2566
    @simyager2566 3 роки тому

    I love your work style, good luck with

  • @KnightofKnots
    @KnightofKnots 3 роки тому

    Omg I love these videos!

  • @a1moshe
    @a1moshe 3 роки тому

    Inspiring!

  • @Allis1isAll
    @Allis1isAll 3 роки тому

    I am making one of my own thanks brother , goals

  • @nielvanzyl
    @nielvanzyl 3 роки тому

    Loving all the videos that you-guys are sharing, thank you!! What is the exact size of the bags that you use?

  • @rogerknight8092
    @rogerknight8092 3 роки тому

    And I thought it was all about keeping them in the dark and feeding them bulls**t 🤣🤣🤣
    I love these videos and the way Mike describes the processes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @MycoTrophic
    @MycoTrophic 3 роки тому +1

    I’d give up everything to move to AZ and work with this team.

  • @mike_lives
    @mike_lives Рік тому

    Love that bag filling rig! Where do you get the triple elbows at? I've never seen them at H.D.

  • @XroorX
    @XroorX 2 місяці тому

    @3:50 mark, you need 36” clearance for the “knife” or breaker disconnect for the sawdust/water mixer, mounted on the wall. The table and scale presently located there will prohibit an emergency shut off.

  • @mud3455
    @mud3455 3 роки тому

    you are the man.

  • @papasmurf3529
    @papasmurf3529 3 роки тому

    Cool stuff!
    Do you think magnets would help keep the rim of the bags lined up with the metal chute while filling? Nice use of air duct metal and PVC XD

  • @daliborbjelic3176
    @daliborbjelic3176 3 роки тому

    Great work! Do you use that horizontal autoclave (model STS-1) 6:00 and is it worth it?

  • @brendans.9515
    @brendans.9515 2 роки тому

    Bro idk if you’ll ever see this comment but you used to come into my place of work for Cheese Veggie sandwiches all the time.. I’m a blonde dude with glasses. I was just scrolling through my UA-cam feed and recognized you immediately. Stoked to see you’re killin it bro!

  • @kylewalter6714
    @kylewalter6714 2 роки тому

    Awesome video! Are you sterilizing your substrate and not pasteurizing? If so why or why not?

  • @akselakesson9796
    @akselakesson9796 3 роки тому +1

    Could you link where you get your growbags from? 😊

  • @nos3575
    @nos3575 2 роки тому +1

    Ya'll should add some sort of guard to the top of mixer or a emergency shut off thats close by in case someone gets pulled into the machine

  • @omkarbabuk9511
    @omkarbabuk9511 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Mike.. Really a good job Man. Planning to start one on small scale in India. Do you supply spawn?

  • @NMarsh8899
    @NMarsh8899 3 роки тому

    The HVAC with the PVC as funnels, is genius

  • @catshannon7196
    @catshannon7196 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video but I have a question. What do you do with those bags when they are already harvested? Do you just throw them away or recycle?

  • @jamesedwards6416
    @jamesedwards6416 3 роки тому

    Very knowledgeable .. with your knowledge what can you tell some of us about morel mushrooms .. and if you've ever talked about them can you point me towards the video .. please and thanks ..

  • @llllllllllilillii
    @llllllllllilillii 6 місяців тому

    What a nice boss

  • @topfeedcoco
    @topfeedcoco 2 роки тому +1

    I really dig your setup and everything brother. I would advise some extra precautions be paid with your mixing situation however. Homie with the long hair there or anyone with loose clothing or just hands and arms could easily get caught in the agitator and have real issues in fractions of a second. A lid with a trough in it for filling kind of thing might save an arm or a life.

  • @lomigreen
    @lomigreen 2 роки тому

    Michael, please give a shout out to your hard working crew. They are dedicated, or so it seems.

  • @ns8158
    @ns8158 3 роки тому

    I live in Michigan but this lowkey makes me want to move, lol. Looks like a great place to work/great team! I'll be working on starting some lion's mane on my own soon at least - thanks in large part to these videos too I might add!

  • @shanespores1027
    @shanespores1027 3 роки тому

    Amazing work! Where do you source your soybean hulls? I can't seem to find any vendors in the Southwest.

  • @joshuafreeman6720
    @joshuafreeman6720 Рік тому

    What size bags are those for the 10 pound blocks

  • @bigmomma9371
    @bigmomma9371 3 роки тому

    I've been researching and looking to see how many,if anyone grows in my area. No-one close. So what tips would you give me to get started? I'm so interested in starting my own business

  • @cybertones942
    @cybertones942 3 роки тому +1

    Moved the mixer I think. just got done watching video of the mixing you did solo

  • @danstankiewicz8222
    @danstankiewicz8222 Рік тому

    I would be interested to learn if you can recycle your substrate after the the final blooms? In other words, what happens to the substrate after it is used?

  • @gigimikabadze8296
    @gigimikabadze8296 2 роки тому

    Can you tell more about humidifer machine? How to assemble a similar one?

  • @daved2403
    @daved2403 3 роки тому +1

    I was doing some research on moisture content and some web sites say it should be 50% to 70%, which seems like a large range. I did a batch recently where it was close to 70% and I still couldn't squeeze any water out. Does it matter the type of substrate in terms of what field capacity might be? Also do certain mushrooms like more or less moisture? Thanks

  • @ranjanty
    @ranjanty 2 роки тому

    I just found out about the medicinal use of lions mane mushrooms. I want start growing some for my personal use. Can I use oak substrate blocks to grow them or another hardwood?
    I found a Lions mane growing in the woods on a dead tree. Can I take it and use to start growing on a block?

  • @Green-Dean
    @Green-Dean 2 роки тому

    where do you buy your block foliage bags?

  • @petepan9696
    @petepan9696 3 роки тому

    Sweet

  • @harryallen4222
    @harryallen4222 2 роки тому

    anyone know where to find the metal part of the funnel used to make scooping into bags easier? UK based

  • @millieloves2
    @millieloves2 3 роки тому +1

    I would love to work here

  • @danijellovrinovic2162
    @danijellovrinovic2162 3 роки тому

    2 views 5 comments hm anyway - blessings from Chicago - great spirit and video

  • @donhynes7630
    @donhynes7630 3 роки тому

    Is there a reason you don't seal the bags before sterilization?

  • @67healthwellness9
    @67healthwellness9 3 роки тому

    What is the brand of the sterilizer you use?

  • @cakopinolo
    @cakopinolo 3 роки тому

    Bro that metal pice u use in your bagfuller wht its is???

  • @anjarautnig1944
    @anjarautnig1944 2 роки тому

    Which bags do you use?

  • @alihardani8347
    @alihardani8347 3 роки тому +1

    How many blocks fit in sterilizer?

  • @seanshiels153
    @seanshiels153 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Mike from Ireland. I'm a big fan of your videos. I am hoping to ask you a question about the hydro tents you use. Do you have water run onto the floor from condensation on the walls of the tent due to the high humidity environment? Or are the tent floors also waterproof and not just reliant on the WP floor insert that usually comes with hydro tents? Thanks for all your inspirational videos

    • @siliuksas2533
      @siliuksas2533 3 роки тому

      It seems I have the same issue in Ireland, with condensation.

    • @alexnoman1498
      @alexnoman1498 3 роки тому

      In his cleaning video he references how, why and humidity of the tents, the brand is Gorilla Grow afaik.

  • @bandanahanna
    @bandanahanna 3 роки тому +1

    Wholesome A F!

  • @adeptuspsyconautica
    @adeptuspsyconautica Рік тому

    Hey Michael, I am in Brazil, we do not have Oak, birchwood, or any of the woods you guys use. We have eucalyptus, hay and soybean hulls as waste, what do you know about eucalyptus sawdust?

  • @mike_lives
    @mike_lives Рік тому

    Whats the hvac duct piece for filling bags called? I tried finding it at the home depot and no luck

  • @mariemosier9805
    @mariemosier9805 Рік тому

    Where do I find Oak pellets? I cannot find them

  • @themyceliumnetwork
    @themyceliumnetwork 3 роки тому

    where can I get the specs for the substrate filling stands ?

  • @olufesoabdulbaqiyi4118
    @olufesoabdulbaqiyi4118 2 роки тому

    When did you apply your spawn seed into Sawdust blocks?

  • @bobbyhockey93
    @bobbyhockey93 Рік тому

    how do you source your wood? i almost want to run micro trees, to plane them, the give the microbes to the spot to break down the dense roots. at least you know its a clean as your standards are before you autoclave or pressure cook whatever, i do want reshi.

  • @johnxu6448
    @johnxu6448 Рік тому

    Good

  • @alistairmccairnhill1729
    @alistairmccairnhill1729 3 роки тому

    Wish you were my neighbour. I would take that mushroomcompost right of you hand 😍

  • @andrew1717xx
    @andrew1717xx 3 роки тому

    I come for the A-1 mushroom content.

  • @zacharyswain7034
    @zacharyswain7034 2 роки тому

    Anyone know the size of the ice scoop he’s using?

  • @bobbyhockey93
    @bobbyhockey93 Рік тому

    are you dude that did militaris first? how do you do your militaris?