Day: March 4, 2026

Why a laminar flow hood is a necessityWhy a laminar flow hood is a necessity

March 4, 2026| 177ushroom| 0 Comment| 7:59 am

While many growers start with a Still Air Box (SAB), transitioning to a Laminar Flow Hood is often considered the “graduation” into serious mycology. It isn’t just a luxury; for certain advanced techniques, it

Why use 70% alcohol for sterilization?Why use 70% alcohol for sterilization?

March 4, 2026| 177ushroom| 0 Comment| 7:55 am

In mushroom cultivation, it might seem logical to assume that higher concentrations of alcohol (like 91% or 99%) would be more effective at killing contaminants. However, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is the