Description
THE CULT CLASSIC METHOD FOR GROWING MUSHROOMS IN BULK
The Monotub is one of the most popular mushroom growing methods, particularly for its ability to produce very large yields. We take this cult classic and turn it into a simple, effective, ready-to-use system.
You don’t need any expensive lab equipment to get started with this kit. We do all the hard work by pre-preparing everything you need – from sterilised grain spawn, premium CVG bulk substrate, a Martian MonoTub and essential supplies. This kit allows for a more advanced cultivation process, giving you greater control over each stage of growth while still reducing the risk of contamination. Perfect for growers ready to take their cultivation skills to the next level and harvest their biggest yields yet.
THE BENEFITS
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Ideal choice for those looking for a bulk mushroom growing kit
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Grow large yields of up to 1.5kg of fresh mushrooms
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Our versatile CVG substrate is perfect for exotic and dung loving species
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Guaranteed to produce mushrooms or we’ll replace your kit free of charge
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Save money by growing your own mushrooms at home
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Little space required to grow & is discreet with no smells
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Grow fresh, delicious mushrooms you can't find in the shops
HOW TO USE
The process is simple:
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Inoculation: Start by injecting the sterilised grain spawn bag with your chosen mushroom spores or culture (available separately).
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Colonisation: Allow the substrate to colonise. Once at around 30% mycelium coverage, mix the bag fully. Our optimally hydrated millet and milo blend is superior to many other grains like rye as it colonises more rapidly and resists contamination.
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Spawning: Once fully colonised, mix the grain spawn with the included bulk substrate bag (for a perfect 1.5:1 ratio) and transfer it to the MonoTub container.
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Fruiting: Maintain the ideal conditions, and soon you’ll see mushrooms begin to fruit right before your eyes!
Gone are the days of having to trawl through decade-old forum posts to figure out the fascinating but often confusing science that is growing mushrooms. Our step-by-step, easy-to-follow guide ensures a successful harvest, eliminating guesswork and making the whole process a breeze.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Temperature:
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Colonisation: Mycelium (the vegetative part of the fungus) colonises the substrate best at around 75-80°F (24-27°C).
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Fruiting: For the fruiting stage when mushrooms begin to develop, slightly cooler temperatures (about 70-75°F, or 21-24°C) are recommended.
Humidity: High humidity (over 90-95%) is essential for healthy, large fruits. Use misting, humidifiers, or a fruiting chamber to maintain humidity.
Light:
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Colonisation: Complete darkness is preferred for rapid colonisation.
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Fruiting: Indirect sunlight or ambient light is sufficient.
Fresh Air Exchange (FAE): Proper ventilation is necessary to provide the growing mushrooms with fresh air and prevent the buildup of carbon dioxide, which can inhibit growth.
Sterility: Maintaining a clean and sterile environment is paramount to prevent contamination from other fungi or bacteria, which can compete with the mycelium and hinder its growth.
INGREDIENTS
Good ingredients make for excellent grow kits. That is why we only use 100% natural and organic CVG substrate and proprietary millet and milo grain blend in our kits. We only use the high-quality, natural ingredients for our products, specifically selected to support the optimal growth of mushrooms.
Our Bulk Substrate - CVG Mix is a premium blend of coco coir, vermiculite, and gypsum, optimised for high nutrient availability and moisture retention. This substrate has been designed to support impressive yields while reducing contamination risks.
We pair this with our optimally hydrated millet and milo blend. These small, nutrient dense grains are ideal for spawn production because they colonise quickly and resist contamination better than many other grains, including rye. We first soak and then cook our grain, carefully hydrating it to around 50% water content before sterilising the bags in a computer-controlled steam autoclave for 2 hours at 121°C.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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1kg Blank Grain Spawn Bag
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1.5kg Bulk Substrate - CVG Mix
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Martian MonoTub
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Ultra Fine Mister
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Sterility Kit
WE DO NOT INCLUDE
Spore or liquid culture syringe: Liquid cultures for gourmet varieties are available here.
Physical copy of the growing guide: You can find our online step-by-step mushroom growing guide here, as well as some of our own tips and tricks for optimising your grow. We highly recommend reading it before purchasing!
STORAGE
Please aim to use your MonoTub soon after receiving it. If you are not using right away, store the grain and bulk substrate bags in the fridge. Stored this way, your kit should last at least 3 months.
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EASY TO USE
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MASSIVE YIELDS
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SET & FORGET
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SAVE MONEY
What people are saying
MUSHROOM GROWING MADE EASY
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INJECT BAG
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HARVEST MUSHROOMS
MARTIAN MUSHROOMS
- Can grow multiple mushrooms
- QC lab tested for contaminants
- Easy to use with help from our mycologists
- Lifetime guarantee protected
- Monster yield MS-4 substrate blend
- Turbo colonisation times
- AutoGrow Tek set & forget growing
- Fun step by step guided process
GENERIC GROW KITS
- Only grows a few species
- Untested for contamination
- Difficult to use without any on hand help
- Not protected if something goes wrong
- Lower yielding substrate
- Slow colonising weak genetics
- Lots of steps to get mushrooms
- Frustrating to use with long process