Drowning-Man
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Im gonna do this method some time in the future
https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/1303334/fpart/1/vc/1
https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/1303334/fpart/1/vc/1
a mediocre shroom garden thread
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Tankado78
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Hey everyone!
I haven’t posted in a couple of days n just wanted to share my success. I’ve just completed my 1st flush on both of my monotubs. I can’t remember which is which, since I have both GT n Ecuador in the same tub, just one layered after the other. I oven dried a quick batch, since I was anxious to try them n gobbled up 3 grams. I honestly didn’t feel much, but possibly an occasional giggle. Was pretty stoned on pot as well, so maybe it had something to do with it. Still, I’m quite interested in what the Pan cyan strain will have to offer, since I’ve recently noc’d up. With that being said, I was wondering if you guys n gals could recommend a strain or var of shrooms that’ll take the trip/experience to the next level. I’m looking for something somewhat visual n auditory if possible. More visual would definitely be pleasing! Lol. I know as some strains gain strength, so do the process in which it takes to achieve fruiting, but I have nothing but time n patience! Also, I was wondering what would be more or most trusted in search of these strains.... prints or spores? I’m just trying my hand at different differculty levels of grow, that way I’m prepared n well versed in all. Not 2 mention, I’d like to trip balls! Lol
I believe this to be the GT that I’m drying out. They released spores immediately after I noticed them spread n open n it covered the top of the others quickly. Not sure how many grams it was wet, but will have a number for when it’s dry.
These I believe to be the Ecuador, but I’m honestly not certain due to the mix n match of the berries in the tub when I laid them down in the tubs with the sub. Gonna better Mark or label next time n keep each strain or var separate. As you can see in the 2nd pic, the veils have broken, but I didn’t see any of the spores atop of the lower caps as if none were dropped. Is that even possible?
I haven’t posted in a couple of days n just wanted to share my success. I’ve just completed my 1st flush on both of my monotubs. I can’t remember which is which, since I have both GT n Ecuador in the same tub, just one layered after the other. I oven dried a quick batch, since I was anxious to try them n gobbled up 3 grams. I honestly didn’t feel much, but possibly an occasional giggle. Was pretty stoned on pot as well, so maybe it had something to do with it. Still, I’m quite interested in what the Pan cyan strain will have to offer, since I’ve recently noc’d up. With that being said, I was wondering if you guys n gals could recommend a strain or var of shrooms that’ll take the trip/experience to the next level. I’m looking for something somewhat visual n auditory if possible. More visual would definitely be pleasing! Lol. I know as some strains gain strength, so do the process in which it takes to achieve fruiting, but I have nothing but time n patience! Also, I was wondering what would be more or most trusted in search of these strains.... prints or spores? I’m just trying my hand at different differculty levels of grow, that way I’m prepared n well versed in all. Not 2 mention, I’d like to trip balls! Lol
I believe this to be the GT that I’m drying out. They released spores immediately after I noticed them spread n open n it covered the top of the others quickly. Not sure how many grams it was wet, but will have a number for when it’s dry. These I believe to be the Ecuador, but I’m honestly not certain due to the mix n match of the berries in the tub when I laid them down in the tubs with the sub. Gonna better Mark or label next time n keep each strain or var separate. As you can see in the 2nd pic, the veils have broken, but I didn’t see any of the spores atop of the lower caps as if none were dropped. Is that even possible?
DesertHydro
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second pic def looks like ecuadors. i could post up pics that would invoke jealousy but instead, i will just put up my lion's mane progress lol. these are doing fantastic on uncased popcorn and wood chips. next round with them will be grain spawned to straw and rice seed hulls if i can find them. they are fruiting abundantly at room temp here(7
and just misting and fanning occasionally throughout the day as i think about it. the oysters have stalled out and new pins are forming off the old. i dont think they like uncased grain lol. they are straw lovers. many lessons learned. i need to order king oysters and brown beech mushroom spawn and then i will have my collection on point for the market this year.
my plan is to convert a 20" reefer shipping container to a small legit mushroom farm with a mini split, LEDs and humidification system. we shall see if i make it that far or stick to a tent in the spare bedroom lol
and just misting and fanning occasionally throughout the day as i think about it. the oysters have stalled out and new pins are forming off the old. i dont think they like uncased grain lol. they are straw lovers. many lessons learned. i need to order king oysters and brown beech mushroom spawn and then i will have my collection on point for the market this year. my plan is to convert a 20" reefer shipping container to a small legit mushroom farm with a mini split, LEDs and humidification system. we shall see if i make it that far or stick to a tent in the spare bedroom lol
Tankado78
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Looking very awesome there @DesertHydro!second pic def looks like ecuadors. i could post up pics that would invoke jealousy but instead, i will just put up my lion's mane progress lol. these are doing fantastic on uncased popcorn and wood chips. next round with them will be grain spawned to straw and rice seed hulls if i can find them. they are fruiting abundantly at room temp here(7
my plan is to convert a 20" reefer shipping container to a small legit mushroom farm with a mini split, LEDs and humidification system. we shall see if i make it that far or stick to a tent in the spare bedroom lolView attachment 4029028
I doubt any pics you post would invoke jealousy, at least not from me! This was my very 1st attempt at cultivating, so I’m just getting into it. Would love to see pics regardless cause I’m very interested in everyone’s grows n different cultivating teks from whatever is used to noc up n colonize, to whatever substrate is used 2 fruit. I haven’t had many varieties of edibles in my day n looking to learn on that end as well. So plz, do share @DesertHydro! Hopefully I can learn things from ya n put them 2 use in getting this whole Mycology thing down pact. Definitely looking forward to your success, so keep posting n I’ll keep reading n learning!
gNOME42
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Guys i found a great torrent with 95% about other mushrooms but there is a bit on magic mushrooms its great information either way just search for radical mycology its a 2.4gb download and it has field guides for identifying mushrooms it has cultivation, history, medical, remediation and biology
DesertHydro
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when you get into it a little more get yourself some filter patch bags and a 20$ sealer off ebay. if you want truly set it and forget it style you can layer your spawn on the bottom of the bag and then do a thick layer of verm coir poo up top and them them unmixed. inject into the bottom where your spaw is and once the spawn is fully colonized massage the bag to get everything mixed properly. from there you just expose to light and let it fruit in the bag or birth the whole thing once fully colonized.
hope that makes sense. either way, the best thing we ever did was stop using jars and move to bags if you wanna go bigger and better. the same techniques can be applied to most of the gourmet we are doing today.
the picture i was referring to is a LARGE suitcase packed to the brim with dried cubes
psychedelicdaddi
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3T lab grade activated carbon powder in 3.5 pints BRF substrate. Here's two of the jars. Looks kinda cool on black.
Activated carbon is used in electrical components and some dietary supplements and filtration. It is really conductive and can be made into a conductive paint. My hope is that this property will increase fruit size. Now, i already know the typical fruit size with this strain and this is a clone of something i have been growing.
and when all is said and done, the carbon can go into my soil.
Activated carbon is used in electrical components and some dietary supplements and filtration. It is really conductive and can be made into a conductive paint. My hope is that this property will increase fruit size. Now, i already know the typical fruit size with this strain and this is a clone of something i have been growing.
and when all is said and done, the carbon can go into my soil.
Tankado78
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This is definitely gonna be interesting. I’ve used active carbon in my homemade air scrubber for cannabis n I’ve also used it as filtration in aquatic setting.. Not 2 mention I have active carbon tablets that my in law was taking that I believe was for digestion. If the properties in the active carbon allows for bigger fruiting or even a higher yield, I think you’ll be on 2 setting a new standard as well a developing a new tek or at least 1 I haven’t heard of yet. Rock on @psychedelicdaddi! Definitely more than 1 way 2 skin a cat... Love the out the box thinking... Can’t wait 2 contribute on that side of things
Tankado78
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Hey everyone!
So, I woke up this am n seen that the Ecuador strain has fruit nicely! What do y’all say? Do you think they look ready to pluck? Also, I’ve decided instead of beating up this same log over n over, I’m gonna start a grow/agar log. It’ll be my 1st time cooking up n messing with agar, but I have a lost of test I wanna run in my brain, but mainly to isolate good genetics n hopefully high yielding shrooms. Nice fatties will also be welcome’d! Lol. So, I hope you guys/gals tune in 2 moro n check for my log. I’ll be sharing the agar tek for other noobs out there like myself. Here are some pics of the Ecuador... Hope their ready!
Also, this is my pan-jam ms LC.. I was wondering if those solid white chunks in there was a form of mycelium or some form of tam? It looks pretty white in color, but I’ve never seen anything so solid b4 when looking at mycelium growth. Well, I’ve seen sclerotia n truffles, but I know it’s not in a pan-jam LC. If anyone knows what it is, I would definitely love to be enlightened! Thank you in advance as always
So, I woke up this am n seen that the Ecuador strain has fruit nicely! What do y’all say? Do you think they look ready to pluck? Also, I’ve decided instead of beating up this same log over n over, I’m gonna start a grow/agar log. It’ll be my 1st time cooking up n messing with agar, but I have a lost of test I wanna run in my brain, but mainly to isolate good genetics n hopefully high yielding shrooms. Nice fatties will also be welcome’d! Lol. So, I hope you guys/gals tune in 2 moro n check for my log. I’ll be sharing the agar tek for other noobs out there like myself. Here are some pics of the Ecuador... Hope their ready!
Also, this is my pan-jam ms LC.. I was wondering if those solid white chunks in there was a form of mycelium or some form of tam? It looks pretty white in color, but I’ve never seen anything so solid b4 when looking at mycelium growth. Well, I’ve seen sclerotia n truffles, but I know it’s not in a pan-jam LC. If anyone knows what it is, I would definitely love to be enlightened! Thank you in advance as always
psychedelicdaddi
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probably mycelium knots. Those are ready to pick also. Usually you pick when the connecting skin from the cap to the stem breaks open or just before it does. In other words, right before the cap opens up flat.
farmerfischer
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three half pints 100% colonized 
this last jar is of crack corn.. the first jar I already got going the other day.. gave it a 24 dunk , this one I'm not casing just to so I compair when I case the next cake.. the crack core cake I'm up in the air on, was thinking about using it for a bulk run..
this last jar is of crack corn.. the first jar I already got going the other day.. gave it a 24 dunk , this one I'm not casing just to so I compair when I case the next cake.. the crack core cake I'm up in the air on, was thinking about using it for a bulk run..Attachments
Tankado78
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Kool! I had went ahead n picked the fruits. I know you would want to grab right as the veil breaks if you want to print, but I was curious as to when is the right time, since everyone has different opinions. I’m with you, I will pick right b4 the spores drop or b4 the caps turn completely flatten’d out. As far as the Pan-jam jars, Thankx 4 the info! I never knew that mycelium grew in knots. You definitely taught me something new 4 the day. Would you happen to know as to why it forms like that? Looks very interesting! So, this morning I received a chicon nindo spore print I ordered n last nite I made blue n red agar plates to start isolating some genes n hopefully some strong characteristics outta whatever strain I use. I’m also trying to store cultures as well
Tankado78
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Your definitely looking awesome there @farmerfischer! I’ve seen a few crack’d corn spawns, but yours look mighty healthy. If you don’t mind me asking, how long have you been growing it out? I truly can’t wait to see when you add to sub. Which brings me to my next question, what sub are you planning to use?
farmerfischer
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thanks. I started it on the 4th, so 18 days it took.. I was considering using brf mixed with rabbit poo for the sub, not sure yet..
Tankado78
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Your truly kicking ass for 18 days! I also love the 4oz lil jars, but never seen a tek on how to use them as far as brf or berries. Never thought of the corn. I remember you mentioning rabbit poo earlier in this thread I believe. Gotta see how that turns out. I’m sure the brf with will only enhance, since they naturally eat that stuff up. Well, whatever ya choose, I’m here with ya til the end!
farmerfischer
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I'm opting for straw I think.. seems easy enough..lol.. I've got a couple jars of the rabbit poo and brf mixed together.. they just started colonizing . the first jar I made with crack corn and rabbit poo was doing really well then the corn turned to slime, so it's gone now.. I'm going to wait to see how these jars do before using the mix for bulk.
Tankado78
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Totally understand. I’m trying to read up on different subs n better yet, which one would be more acceptable to the Pan-jam strain. Most likely will have to buy more coir soon, cause it’s basically the only thing I don’t have in abundance. I had popcorn kernels that I was trying to sprout to grind n feed my soil in the cannabis plants, but for some strange reason, the brand that claims to be all natural n organic, wouldn’t sprout n made a stinky white slime, so I feel ya pain with the corn. Funny, but the knock off brand sprouted in like 2-3 days. Maybe change brand of corn? It really looked like the mycelium was loving the corn, so I wonder what happened? I was thinking that I need to make my own brf since I have a few gallons of verm left. Wanna do a few jars of the chicon, Pan-jam, n the pan cyan India (tropicalis) which is all mutispore. I hope the jars turn out well 4 ya n can’t wait to see ya bulk.
zmb187
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Hey guys ... I'm here on my way on my first shroomy grow....BTW nice work so far tankado......... I have 2 1/2 pint BRF jars I started 5 weeks ago today ......They have been in a cabinet doing there thing and trying to be patient but they are taking longer than expected .... I used a syringe per jar......the one farther along which is 75 percent completely white is PES Hawaiian and other is less than 50 percent done Pink buffalo is more concerning.... should I be worried it may be 6 to 7 weeks to get to 100 percent on my Hawaiian ??even longer on the pink buffalo ......I only introduced light starting yesterday for fear of early pinning ......just would like to feel comfortable being patient....birthing chamber all ready to go
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Tankado78
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Hey zmb187!
Thankx for saying nice work so far, cause I’m truly trying to do the damn thing n I’m always scared I’m gonna do something wrong. So, I’m not trying to scare you, cause I’m a huge ass noob myself, but how much spore solution did you put in each jar? I’m sure everyone has their own preference on how much should go into a jar, but I was told that a qt size jar gets 2-3 ccs, where as a pint jar gets 1- 1.5cc. I hope someone with more experience chimes in n corrects me or just give their opinion on the subject. I also think doing more may cause the mycelium to stall out. As far as the 6-7 weeks, I myself had brf jars that took about that long 2 fully colonize, so I personally wouldn’t worry 2 much. I would just leave it alone n not even look at it for another week or so. I have read where ppl have left their jars for months on end either colonizing or already fully colonized n still allowed it to go longer than it should. My guess is the longer ya leave it, the more aggressive the myc will be once birth’d, but once again, I could be wrong! Honestly, the best thing you can do is be patient. 4 a dude like myself, it’s definitely hell having to have patient n waiting, but I had 2 learn real quick, cause there’s nothing that can be done to push mycelium along or make it go faster. Not 4 nothing, you’ll realize the best thing for them is time n you’ll notice more activity happening in the jars when you do leave’em alone n this is coming from a dude who knows nothing about patience! Lol. Regardless, keep doing what your doing zmb187 n give your cakes more n pure, unadulterated time. Lol.. Trust me, in the end, you’ll be truly satisfied! I just received a new spore print in the mail 2 day n although I’m dying to start noc’n up jars, I haven’t mentally figured out all that I plan on doing. I also made some Petri dishes with agar so I can take n make some cultures to do g2g, LC, n 2 attempt to isolate good genetics. We’ll see what’s the future holds, but in the meantime, continue with your work n remember to take pics whenever possible, that way we can live n share your experience! Lol
psychedelicdaddi
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Very cool color direction for your agar. The mycelium will consume tie color, its pretty neat. The knots form as strands of mycelium meet and curl around each other, i think.