This application relates to a method for growing aerial mycelium with a defined growth pattern and products of aerial mycelium materials with defined growth patterns based on controlled inoculation and either pasteurization or sterilization of a substrate in situ at the same select physical location. For example, a defined growth pattern can include a homogeneous growth topology or a geometrically regular pattern of bulbous forms, prompted by a defined geometrically regular inoculation of pasteurized or sterilized substrate from which the aerial mycelium is grown.

This application relates to a method for growing aerial mycelium with a defined growth pattern and products of aerial mycelium materials with defined growth patterns based on controlled inoculation and either pasteurization or sterilization of a substrate in situ at the same select physical location. For example, a defined growth pattern can include a homogeneous growth topology or a geometrically regular pattern of bulbous forms, prompted by a defined geometrically regular inoculation of pasteurized or sterilized substrate from which the aerial mycelium is grown.

Example mixers and methods for using mixers for cultivating mushrooms are disclosed. An example single stage mixer for cultivating mushrooms includes a mixing container defining an internal mixing chamber, a lid coupled to the mixing container, the lid configured to shift between a sealed configuration and an open configuration. The mixing container also includes a rotatable agitator coupled to the mixing container, a water supply member positioned within the internal mixing chamber and a heating element attached to the mixing container.

Example mixers and methods for using mixers for cultivating mushrooms are disclosed. An example single stage mixer for cultivating mushrooms includes a mixing container defining an internal mixing chamber, a lid coupled to the mixing container, the lid configured to shift between a sealed configuration and an open configuration. The mixing container also includes a rotatable agitator coupled to the mixing container, a water supply member positioned within the internal mixing chamber and a heating element attached to the mixing container.