What are the best practices for maintaining substrate health for lion's mane mushrooms?
As I delve deeper into cultivating lion's mane mushrooms, I've noticed substrate health significantly impacts the yield and quality of the fruits. I’ve been using a mix of hardwood sawdust and wheat bran, and while the mycelium colonization appears strong, I’m concerned about contamination and nutrient depletion over time. My garden setup includes a sterilization procedure before inoculation, but I still worry about maintaining substrate integrity throughout the growth cycle. Are there best practices or biological methods I can employ to ensure the substrate remains healthy and productive? Any shared experiences or techniques would be immensely helpful as I navigate this aspect!