Mycelium, 11 days

This shows the mycelium progress in the rye eleven days after inoculation. The white stuff is the fungus colony. In a few days I should be able to transfer it into its "fruiting" environment, which consists of sterilized straw, casing soil, and casing starter.

Mycelium developing

Some mycelium is beginning to develop in the rye grain jar. It isn't very impressive yet and it's been delayed due to cool weather, but it's coming along. It looks like little fluffs of cotton wool. I will add pictures when it develops a bit more.

Inoculation, day 4

No mycelium yet on the rye grains. I added another 2cc of spore solution to the mix.

In the meantime, my outdoor test box is growing mycelium like mad after all the early autumn rain, but it isn't producing much fruit.

Patience.