Flushing?

[Zeus]

What is flushing and do you need to do it, what are the benefits?

[Nitro72]

Flushing is when the mycelium starts to pin and form mushrooms.

[Zeus]

oh i was thinking of another kind of flush. so it happens anyways huh
? thanks nitro72

[Nitro72]

No prob. Colonized substrate can flush several times, producing mushrooms.

[Zeus]

oh ok thanks dude

[alv]

does the colonized substrate needs light to grow?

[Zeus]

i was wondering the same thing if so how much?

[Nitro72]

Unlike plants mushrooms don't need light for growth, but mycelium needs light and fresh air to tell it it had reached the top and it is time to pin. When it is ready to pin, it would need about 8 hours of light every day. Any light, artificial light would be fine. Excuse my English.

[Zeus]

strong light or just a regular light bulb in a room?

[Nitro72]

A regular light bulb is fine. Mushrooms don't need a lot of light.

[DJFool1011]

Nitro is correct, but i suggest that you dunk and roll every time you harvest and get ready for another flush

[Zeus]

whats dunk and roll?

[Geckoguykc]

Soak in water overnight and roll in verm.

[Zeus]

thanks guys i really appreciate the help

[Nitro72]

No problem! Growing mushrooms takes a lot of patience, time and dedication. There will be many failures. Hang in there.