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Micropore Tape

Micropore Tape

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🍄 Add-on item. Ships for $7 when purchased alone or free on orders over $18.

A Simple Tool for Oyster Mushroom Bucket Growing

Micropore tape is one of those inexpensive little supplies that makes oyster mushroom bucket cultivation easier and cleaner.

After filling your drilled bucket with pasteurized substrate and oyster mushroom spawn, place micropore tape over the fruiting holes during colonization. The breathable tape helps reduce exposure to contaminants while still allowing gas exchange as the mycelium grows through the substrate.

Once the bucket is fully colonized and ready to fruit, remove the tape from the holes and let your oyster mushrooms find their way out!

🍄 Perfect for Bucket Cultivation

Micropore tape is especially useful for:

  • Oyster mushroom bucket grows
  • Covering drilled fruiting holes during colonization
  • Indoor or outdoor bucket cultivation
  • Beginner mushroom growing projects
  • Growing on pasteurized straw and similar substrates

How to Use

  1. Drill fruiting holes in your bucket.
  2. Cover each hole with a small piece of micropore tape.
  3. Fill the bucket with your prepared substrate and oyster mushroom spawn.
  4. Allow the substrate to colonize.
  5. Once fully colonized and ready to fruit, remove the tape from the holes.
  6. Maintain proper humidity and watch for mushrooms!

How Much Do You Need?

One roll contains enough tape to cover the fruiting holes on approximately 30+ five-gallon buckets, depending on your hole size and spacing.

What's Included

1 roll of micropore tape

Shipping Note

Add-on item: Ships for $7 when purchased alone or free on orders over $18.

What is micropore tape used for in mushroom growing?
Micropore tape can be placed over fruiting holes in oyster mushroom buckets during colonization. It helps reduce exposure to contaminants while still allowing gas exchange.
Does micropore tape allow the mycelium to breathe?
Yes. Micropore tape is breathable and allows gas exchange during colonization.
When should I put the tape on my bucket?
Cover the drilled fruiting holes before or when filling your bucket with substrate and spawn so the holes remain covered throughout colonization.
When do I remove the micropore tape?
Remove the tape when the substrate is fully colonized and the bucket is ready to enter fruiting conditions.
Will oyster mushrooms grow through the tape?
We recommend removing the tape when the bucket is ready to fruit so mushrooms have unobstructed access to the fruiting holes.
Can I use this for oyster mushroom bucket cultivation?
Yes. That is the primary use we recommend for this product.
Can I use micropore tape outdoors?
Yes. It can be used for both indoor and outdoor oyster mushroom bucket grows during colonization.
How many buckets will one roll cover?
One roll contains enough tape for approximately 30+ five-gallon mushroom buckets, depending on the number and size of holes.
What substrate should I use in my oyster mushroom bucket?
Oyster mushrooms can be grown on suitable pasteurized substrates such as straw. Pair the prepared substrate with oyster mushroom spawn before filling your bucket.
What is included?
One roll of micropore tape is included.
How much is shipping?
This is an add-on item. It ships for $7 when purchased alone or free on orders over $18.
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