Monotub Tekk Setup

Workflow

1. 1

   Prepare Substrate

   30 minutes

   Mix and pasteurize bulk substrate, prepare monotub with liner and air exchange holes.

   Grow Tent Ventilation CFM

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2. 2

   Calculate FAE and Humidity

   45 minutes

   Calculate fresh air exchange frequency, relative humidity targets, and colonization timeline per stage.

   Grow Tent Ventilation CFMClone Humidity Dome Sizing

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3. 3

   Inoculate Monotub

   2-4 hours

   Mix colonized grain spawn into bulk substrate, level surface, and seal with filtered lid.

   Grow Tent Ventilation CFMClone Humidity Dome SizingPPFD to DLI Converter

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4. 4

   Monitor Colonization

   1 hour

   Track colonization progress, introduce FAE to trigger pinning, and maintain fruiting conditions.

   Clone Humidity Dome SizingHydroponic Yield Estimator

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Tools Used

• Grow Tent Ventilation CFM
  Primary

  Size fan airflow for monotub fresh air exchange during pinning and fruiting.

• Clone Humidity Dome Sizing
  Primary

  Calculate humidity dome or tub cover dimensions for target RH.

• PPFD to DLI Converter
  Supporting

  Set indirect light cycle duration for fruiting body development.

• Hydroponic Yield Estimator
  Reference

  Estimate flush yield from bulk substrate volume.

Reference Materials

• Legal First

  Verify local laws before acquiring spores or spawn — penalties vary widely by jurisdiction.

• Patience on FAE

  Introducing fresh air too early before full colonization invites contamination through exposed substrate.

• Reuse Liners

  Disposable tub liners cost pennies and eliminate scrubbing between flushes.

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