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# HomeMyco
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A [homebrewer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebrewing)'s take on practical home cultivation of [mycelium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycelium) and their [mushrooms](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushroom).
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You don't have to follow every step in this guide but you should because it's fun.
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Mycelium are kind of like a mushroom's roots but this is not an exact analogy.
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The sole purpose of a mushroom is to release spores as far away from the colony as it can reach.
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[Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0](LICENSE)
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# Always a Risk of Contamination
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# There is Always a Risk of Contamination
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Contamination occurs when other microorganisms take advantage of the gratuity you provide for your mycelium.
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There is always a risk that bacteria and mold will invade, competing with your precious mushroom makers.
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Saving a control will help you test for contamination introduced through your technique.
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If all fares well you can always end up using it.
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`Spawn medium` refers to any nutrient rich growing surface, such as seed grain or simple sugar.
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# Finding Samples
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- [ ] mycelium sample
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- [ ] star san, sanitizer
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The critical time to practice good sanitation is when opening any of your containers and interacting with the spawn medium inside.
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`Spawn medium` refers to any nutrient rich growing surface, such as seed grain or simple sugar.
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Clean yourself and work area before working with a mycelium sample or spawn medium.
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All surfaces and tools should be wiped clean then sprayed with a sanitizing solution to soak for at least 2 minute prior to working.
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