Traditional cultivation methods utilizing solid substrates have significant limitations: ● Uneven nutrient diffusion in traditional substrates results in uneven crop yields and inconsistency in quality of products. ● Substrates must be completely replaced at significant expense after only a few grow cycles and creating these substrates require numerous intermediate steps that are energy, resource, and time-demanding. ● Traditional cultivation methods typically use large plastic bags or buckets to store and sterilize substrate and as a medium to provide nutrients to the mushrooms. These are expensive, disposable, and create a significant environmental impact.
