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Sounds like you need to do a bit more research on the process. Pasturizing substrate (like straw) usually requires sustained temps of around 160 degrees F. This book http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Guide-Cultivating-Mushrooms-Techniques-ebook/dp/B00GU2RIRA/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1418061133&sr=1-4&keywords=mushroom+cultivation has an interesting way of doing it with a carpet steamer and storage tote. There's also just boiling it in a large stock pot. For reishi, you'll need saw dust and wood chips which is a little more complicated without a pressure cooker and special bags. Good luck! Start with this book, or Tradd Cotter's http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Mushroom-Farming-Mycoremediation-Experimental/dp/1603584552/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418061323&sr=8-1&keywords=mushroom+cultivation These are much more accessible and updated than Paul Stamet's.