A common problem that many new growers run into is that their mushrooms sometimes outgrow their containers and smash into the top of the tub. The primary benefit of the dub tub is the extra vertical height that you gain from the second tub. They are typically used when growing with smaller containers such as shoebox totes or in locations with extremely low humidity. Okay, so the dub tub is a little more interesting and is nothing more than two containers stacked on top of each other to create one larger container. But to be honest, increasing the volume of your environment is the easier path. You can mitigate this drawback by modifying your tub with FAE holes to help self-regulate your growing environment. It can also cause other issues, such as fuzzy feet. Monotubs can provide an excellent climate for mushrooms to thrive, however, because there is less space in a single tub, you’re growing environments -such as humidity and fresh air exchange- take more effort and attention to control.įailing to balance these environmental variables can cause your mushroom’s growth to slow or even abort-stop growing completely. However, the greater concern is your growing climate. This can be a problem when using smaller containers as your mushrooms might not have the vertical space required to grow before smashing into the lid of your container. Because the monotub is half the size of the dub tub, it also has half the volume. This is nice when you’re setting up your grow area in a small space such as a closet or tiny room. The second benefit is that the monotub takes up less space and is stackable. Plastic totes can sometimes be expensive so if you’re on a budget the monotub might be your huckleberry. ![]() With a monotub, you are only using one container with a lid, while a dub tub requires two containers-naturally costing twice the price. There are a couple of pretty cool benefits that the monotub has over the dub tub. They can also be easily created using any container you wish, however, the popular choice are large plastic totes-such as the Sterilite 80 Qt. It’s a self-regulating environment that can be used to grow a variety of mushrooms, including Oyster, Reishi, and Shaggy Mane. It’s cheap, effective, and doesn’t require a ton of space nor special humidity or ventilation equipment. The monotub is one of the most popular fruiting chambers used by indoor mushroom cultivators today.
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