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HOW TO USE IT
How to adjust Mella's settings:
The basics
Mushrooms need four things to thrive: light, humidity, fresh air and proper temperature.
Expect to tweak your settings based on mushroom variety and location. Keep an eye on your
mushrooms, and don't hesitate to adjust the settings as your mushrooms grow. The humidity,
fresh air, and light intensity can all be individually controlled through the knobs on the top of
the unit. This guide will help you get started.
Lights
Starting point: Setting 4-6
Mushrooms need at least a small amount of light for proper growth and color development.
We recommend that you have your lights on for at least 12 hours each day. Pick a light level
that suits the space—but turn up the lights if you notice pale mushrooms.
Humidity
Starting point: Setting 7-9
Mushrooms like humidity levels between 70-90%, though the specific level depends on the
mushroom variety. Mella can maintain relative humidity levels between approximately 60%
(setting 1) to approximately 90% (setting 10). Refer to the instructions from your fruiting block
supplier for specific guidance. If your mushrooms are dry or cracking, increase the humidity.
Fresh air
Starting point: Setting 4-6
Mella's fan will automatically cycle on to bring fresh air into the chamber. This decreases
the CO2 concentration that naturally rises as mushrooms grow. If your mushrooms have
skinny stems or fruiting bodies, or their growth resembles coral, increase the fresh air. If
Mella's fresh air is already set to 10, then you may want to decrease the amount of mushroom
substrate you have inside Mella. Try and keep the fresh air to the minimum amount that allows
your mushrooms to grow properly - too much fresh air can dry out your mushrooms.
Temperature
Mella's temperature is dependent on the room where it's located. Refer to your fruiting block
supplier for guidance on the temperature you should maintain.
Share your settings!
Join the community of Mella and mushroom enthusiasts on Facebook (search "Mella
Mushroom Fruiting Chamber Owners Group"), and share your pics and settings!
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