Day 54. Reishi bulk colonization update by Shroomok

Fruiting bags mycelium colonization progress and start of pinning. Image from forum thread Day-to-day Reishi growing diary post #34 #4

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  Day 54. Fruiting bag colonization updateAntler Reishi fruiting blocks — 34 days since Spawn to Bulk.As you might remember (from previous post), I had to leave all the bags completely unattended while I was away from home. And here’s the update — 10 days later, and wow, what a change!The blocks have turned rock-solid, like real bricks.When you touch them, they’re actually warm, which means mycelium really produce heat. However, the bottom parts are still catching up — they’re not fully colonized yet and are moving a bit slower.One bag still has a bald area, but the bottom part is almost ready — it just used its energy in a different direction.And here’s the best surprise! One of the pins grew so much while I was gone — it’s now almost a full-sized fruiting body!Really looks like an antler.Even better — another bag formed pins right on the air filter!Mushrooms always find a way! ;)So, two bags are already fruiting!I still need to give them another 3–5 days for the bottoms to fully colonize. Which gives me the perfect window to start setting up the fruiting chamber (grow tent) and get everything ready.Super excited for the next phase! Stay tuned!

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