Wendell Smith
Straw Log
Okay, actually, I used hay. Straw is better, as hay is more likely to contaminate with bacteria and molds. A straw log is made by stuffing pasteurized straw into a plastic tube, along with alternating layers of grain or sawdust spawn. The ends are tied, and holes are cut into the plastic at regular intervals to allow the mycelium to breathe. If you look closely, you can see primordia forming at the spots where the holes are.
Straw Log
Okay, actually, I used hay. Straw is better, as hay is more likely to contaminate with bacteria and molds. A straw log is made by stuffing pasteurized straw into a plastic tube, along with alternating layers of grain or sawdust spawn. The ends are tied, and holes are cut into the plastic at regular intervals to allow the mycelium to breathe. If you look closely, you can see primordia forming at the spots where the holes are.