Substrate & Preparation Tools

Essential calculators for substrate mixing, hydration, and sterilization processes

Substrate Ratio Calculator

Calculate perfect coir, vermiculite, gypsum, and grain spawn ratios for optimal substrate composition.

Beginner Essential
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Field Capacity Calculator

Determine ideal substrate moisture levels using the squeeze test method for perfect hydration.

Beginner Critical
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Pasteurization Calculator

Calculate time and water requirements for heat pasteurization of bulk substrates.

Intermediate
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Sterilization Time Calculator

Pressure cooker and autoclave timing calculator for grain spawn sterilization.

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pH Adjustment Calculator

Calculate lime and gypsum requirements to achieve optimal substrate pH levels.

Advanced
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Grain Spawn to Substrate Calculator

Determine ideal spawn-to-substrate ratios for healthy, fast colonization.

Beginner Essential
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Liquid Culture Dilution Calculator

Create consistent liquid culture mixes with proper sugar and nutrient ratios.

Intermediate
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Agar Recipe Calculator

Calculate precise agar media recipes (MEA, PDA, LME) for mushroom tissue culture and isolation work.

Intermediate Lab
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Spore Syringe Dilution

Calculate water amounts for diluting spore syringes to desired concentrations.

Beginner
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Spawn Expansion (G2G) Calculator

Calculate grain-to-grain transfer ratios for exponential spawn expansion.

Intermediate
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Water Activity (aw) Estimator

Predict contamination risk based on substrate moisture and water activity levels.

Advanced
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Growth Conditions & Environment Tools

Optimize temperature, humidity, airflow, and environmental parameters

Monotub Calculator

Calculate substrate depth, hole placement, and airflow requirements for monotub setups.

Beginner Popular
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Fruiting Conditions Planner

Optimize humidity, temperature, FAE, and lighting schedules for fruiting chambers.

Intermediate
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Colonization Timeline Calculator

Estimate colonization time based on mushroom strain and temperature conditions.

Beginner
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CO₂ & FAE Calculator

Calculate fresh air exchange requirements and CO₂ levels for optimal fruiting.

Advanced
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Humidifier Output Calculator

Determine required humidifier mist output for your growing space volume.

Intermediate
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Grow Tent Ventilation Calculator

Calculate fan size and airflow (CFM) requirements for grow tent setups.

Intermediate
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Temp & Humidity Stability Calculator

Analyze environmental fluctuations and stability for consistent growing conditions.

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Contamination Risk Estimator

Assess contamination probability based on environmental and procedural factors.

Advanced
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Electricity Cost Calculator

Calculate monthly electricity costs for grow lights, fans, and environmental controls.

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Drying Time & Weight Loss Calculator

Estimate dehydration time and fresh-to-dry weight conversion for harvested mushrooms.

Beginner
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Yield, Cost & Economics Tools

Plan profitability, estimate yields, and track growing expenses

Yield Estimator (BE%)

Predict biological efficiency and total crop output based on substrate weight and strain.

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Oyster Mushroom Yield Predictor

Strain-specific yield forecasting for oyster mushroom varieties and substrates.

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Growing Cost Calculator

Calculate total batch costs including substrate, spawn, utilities, and supplies.

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Profit Calculator

Calculate ROI, profit margins, and micro-farm profitability analysis.

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Cost per Batch Calculator

Track consumables and cycle-based expenses for accurate batch costing.

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LC → Syringe Volume Calculator

Plan liquid culture to syringe conversions for consumable inventory management.

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