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When cultivating mushrooms, grain serves as the main food source for mushrooms to grow. As with all living organisms, mushrooms must attain nutrients in order to grow. Grains are an ideal nutrient source due to multiple factors:   Their composition makes it easy for mycelium to break down and absorb nutrients.  Grains tend to be small, providing unmatched surface area, which in turn creates exponentially more inoculation points than other food sources, increasing growth speed.  Grains easily absorb and retain moisture, providing an ideal environment for mushrooms to thrive.    When using grain as a fuel source, there is a wide...