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[โ€“] cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[โ€“] remotelove@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

To reduce the chances of contaminating the substrate. The mycelium is a little more vulnerable just after a harvest, it seems.

TBH, gloves and a quick spray of isopropyl is just my habit when doing any mushroom work.