mush-O-sphere - QUICKSTART
This quickstart guide may be all you need to get going!
…However, there are more detailed sections on each step if you need them :)
Here’s what should come with your mush-O-sphere kit ↑↑↑↑
It’s useful to know that the cable-ties are reusable/re-releasable. Push the lever in the direction of the arrow shown while simultaneously pulling the cable out to release it.
The frame is mostly assembled, however, 2 of the vertices need to be attached with the cable-ties. A completed one is shown above. For more detailed steps → HERE
Hang the mycelium block up through the washer and slide it to the middle of the frame as shown here.
If you wish, the mycelium block's height inside the frame can be adjusted by partially unscrewing and lightly cinching or loosening the cable. For detailed steps of this → HERE
It's up to you how you want to make cuts. many smaller cuts will make a lot of small clusters of mush. fewer cuts will create bigger clusters. I like to make 3 cuts along the edges of the tetrahedron to try and make sure there's enough room for growth inside the frame.
For hanging, slightly loosen the re-releasable zip-tie and thread the hanging cable like this. The process should be fairly intuitive, though you may want to check out THIS SECTION to check out the hanging hardware or adjusting the length of the hanging cable.
Velcro tabs fasten the tent to the frame. the green-colored sections can be opened for more airflow as the mush starts growing. More specifics about the humidity tent can be found HERE
If you're screwing into sheetrock/plaster to hang the kit, you can use a 3/16" drill bit for the drywall anchor. If you're screwing into wood, you can use a 1/16" pilot hole and screw the hook straight in… The last few slides of this section will break down the details.