Fruiting Chamber Calculator

For cultivators graduating beyond their first grow kit.

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Master's mix supplemented block weight

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Tent 1
Blue Oyster
Pleurotus ostreatus var. columbinus
Incubation: 12-14 days @ 21-24°C (70-75°F) Fruiting: 10-14°C (50-57°F) Pinning: 3-5 days from cutting Harvest: 5-7 days from pins
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Lion's Mane
Hericium erinaceus
Incubation: 14-21 days @ 21-24°C (70-75°F) Fruiting: 15-18°C (59-65°F) Pinning: 5-7 days from cutting Harvest: 7-10 days from pins
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Chestnut
Pholiota adiposa
Incubation: 14-21 days @ 21-24°C (70-75°F) Fruiting: 15-18°C (59-65°F) Pinning: 7-10 days from cutting Harvest: 5-7 days from pins
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Pioppino
Cyclocybe aegerita
Incubation: 21-28 days @ 21-24°C (70-75°F) Fruiting: 15-18°C (59-65°F) Pinning: 10-14 days from cutting Harvest: 7-10 days from pins
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Shiitake
Lentinula edodes
Incubation: 60-90 days @ 21-24°C (70-75°F) Fruiting: 10-16°C (50-60°F) Pinning: 7-14 days from cold shock Harvest: 5-8 days from pins
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King Oyster
Pleurotus eryngii
Incubation: 14-21 days @ 21-24°C (70-75°F) Fruiting: 12-16°C (54-60°F) Pinning: 5-7 days from cutting Harvest: 7-10 days from pins
40 kg/month
~10 kg/week equivalent
ℹ️ Single Batch System

This calculator models a single-batch workflow where all substrate blocks are inoculated and fruited together. For staggered or continuous production systems, calculations would differ.

70% BE
Est. yield: 0.64 kg/block

Chamber Layout

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4' × 4' × 6.5' (1.2m × 1.2m × 2.0m)
Tent
Shelving
Blocks
Fruiting
ℹ️ Layout Note

The tent layouts shown are approximations to give you a general idea. They are not optimized nor recommended placements.

BATCH SETUP

40 kg/month avg
Blocks per Batch
19
all in, all out
Chamber Size
16 ft³
2' × 2' × 4' tent
FAE Required
1.3 CFM
80mm fan on low
Fogger Size
1-disc
~7% duty cycle
Sizing Calculations 📝

1. Chamber Size

Your chamber needs to fit all your substrate blocks with room for air circulation. Each block needs space on at least one face for mushrooms to fruit.

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2. Fresh Air Exchange (FAE)

Mushrooms release CO2 as they grow and need fresh oxygen. We recommend 6-8 complete air exchanges per hour to keep CO2 levels low and provide adequate oxygen.

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Note: Fans lose 50-70% of their rated airflow due to ducting resistance, so we size the fan 2.5× larger than the target CFM.

3. Humidity Replacement (Fogger Sizing)

When fresh air exits your chamber, it carries away moisture. We need to calculate how much water is lost and replace it with the fogger.

Psychrometric data: At typical growing temperatures (18-21°C / 65-70°F):

  • Chamber air at 85% RH holds approximately 14.7 g of water per cubic meter (0.00092 lb/ft³)
  • Fresh air at 50% RH holds approximately 8.6 g of water per cubic meter (0.00054 lb/ft³)
  • Each air exchange loses about 6.1 g/m³ (0.00038 lb/ft³) of moisture
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We size the fogger so it runs at most 50% duty cycle, extending disc life and providing headroom for humid days.

⚠️ Estimator Only

This tool provides estimates and may contain errors. Always verify calculations independently before making purchasing or business decisions.

Full Spec Sheet

Properties of the System

Target (avg) 40 kg/month
Species 1
Block size 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Biological efficiency 70%
Yield per block 0.64 kg
Blocks per batch 62
Production weeks ~13 kg/wk for 3 weeks
Temperature 18-21°C

Supplies

Item Qty Est. Cost
Grow tent (4'×4'×6.5') 1 $200
Metal shelving rack 1 $60
Inline fan (4", 205 CFM) 1 $110
Humidity controller - Inkbird IHC-200 1 $60
Ultrasonic fogger - House of Hydro 1-disc 1 $45
Estimated Total $475 CAD

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