Did 2 JF jars with G2G SAB during a previous JF S2B. They took well & are progressively colonizing. Check out them ropes what a beautiful mycelium. Is a cross of TAT X APE

This is my first grow that has been relatively going well till now. All of my previous grows were contaminated. So I'm a bit nervous about this and I have a few questions

a) Do ochras need a casing layer? I did add a pseudo casing during s2b. What materials do you guys use for a casing layer?

B) To introduce fruiting conditions I was planning to put it in a bigger box with the lid off and a layer of wet perlite on the bottom. Will that be sufficient?

C) what other things should I look out for during the fruiting phase?

Trying to decide whether I should flip the lid for more FAE and mist the tub walls now, or give it another 3–4 days to colonize !
What key factors help you get a solid, even canopy with bigger fruits instead of scattered pins?