Psycho-Platy’s WBS Madness

Psycho-Platy’s WBS Madness

Psycho-Platy’s WBS Madness  

Alright, listen up, mycelial maniacs! When it comes to grain prep, I don’t mess around. WBS (Wild Bird Seed) is my go-to fuel for monstrous mycelium,

Anything labeled for robins tends to work well—probably because those little guys know what’s up. Here’s what’s in it:

- Cereals  

- Seeds  

- Invert sugar  

- Oils & fats  

- Minerals  

- EC-permitted colorant (whatever that means, it works)  

The Ritual  

Step 1: Purge the Junk


  • Dump the WBS into a pressure cooker (PC) pot and rinse the hell out of it.  


  • Fill with water, let those pesky sunflower seeds float up, then skim ‘em off.  


- Swirl the rest around with your hand to shake loose any stubborn ones, strain, and rinse again.  

Step 2: Sweeten the Deal

  

  • Fill the pot with water **an inch above** the seed line.  


  • Add honey (trust me, it feeds the mycelium like a dream).  


- Stir that golden nectar in by hand—channel the chaos.  


Step 3: The First Cook


  • PC the seeds for **10-15 minutes** (starting at **10 minutes** for a test batch).  


  • The goal? Slightly sticky, NOT burst.  


  • If they’re too firm, cook longer next round. If they’re exploding, dial it back.  


- When they’re right, they should stick to your hand like nature’s glue.  

Step 4: The Drying Zone

  

  • Spread them out on a **tea towel** to dry while you clean up


  • Portion into **1.5-2kg bags**, then **tuck, fold, roll**—nice and tight.  


Step 5: The Final Sterilisation  


  • PC the sealed bags for **1 hour 20 minutes** (adjust for your PSI).  


  • My PC fits two 2kg bags at a time - double trouble.  


- Let them cool completely before inoculating.  


Optional Platy Chaos Enhancers:

  • Add coffee grounds to the soak water for a caffeine kick to your myc.
  • Throw in crushed eggshells or calcium carbonate for pH balance and grit.
  • A single drop of molasses? Forbidden sweetness.

Signs of Perfect WBS Prep

  • Glistens like gold in moonlight
  • No burst or mushy grains
  • Passes the napkin test
  • Doesn’t stick together
  • Slightly flexible when squeezed, but firm
  • Your soul feels a subtle hum of pride

Platy’s Madness Tips

  • Gypsum = better shake, fewer clumps.
  • Always sniff your grain before PCing - bad WBS smells sour, good seed smells like an offering.

Final Blessing

"Prepped right, wbs can feed a thousand tubs. But screw it up, and you’ll summon the green gods of doom. Respect the process, and the seed will return your favour in fat, funky flushes."

—Psycho Platy


 

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