Articles
Longer pieces where I properly nerd out on something. Protocol changes, side-by-side tests, gear reviews. Updated whenever I learn something worth sharing.
Why Rye Beats Every Other Grain Substrate (And When It Doesn't)
A side-by-side comparison of rye, wheat, oats, milo, and wild bird seed. Colonization speed, contamination resistance, and yield data from 80+ bags across five species.
The Complete Guide to Moisture Content in Rye Grain Spawn
How to measure MC without a meter, the squeeze test myth, and why 52% is the magic number for most Psilocybe and Gourmet species on rye.
Pressure Cooker Buyer's Guide for Grain Sterilization
23qt Presto vs All American 921 vs 941. Capacity math, gasket maintenance schedules, and the mod that adds 40% more bag capacity.
Seasonal Adjustments: Your Rye Protocol Needs to Change with the Weather
Summer and winter demand different soak times, different incubation strategies, and different contamination vigilance. Here's the adjustment chart I use year-round.
More Resources
These articles complement the step-by-step protocols in The Rye Bible. If you're looking for the core process, start there. Come back here when you want to go deeper on a specific topic.