First Attempt at Growing Shrooms. Is this a good start?...

Stimpy and Ren

Stimpy and Ren

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http://www.magic-mushrooms.net/mmg4dummies/index.html


I've done a bit of research. I've found many tutorials, (many of which are similar to this one), and this one seems more appropriate for a beginner such as myself.

I think what makes this growing guide so attractive to me is that it's very easy to understand, (even though there are no pics), and the cost is very low, (about $40).

What are your thoughts on my choice? Do you guys think this is an adequate guide for me to use for my first ever grow?
 
Kushcrosser

Kushcrosser

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Yes, but its cheaper and easier if you go this route. Just go to a health food store and get some unbleached brown rice flour ($2.50 lb) then go to a Lowe's and get a bag of vermiculite $5 bucks)..then go to Spores101 and get a syringe for $16 bucks. If you have a pressure cooker, thats all you need. I take that back, you will need perlite too...$4 or $5 bucks at Walmart. Just look up "PF Tek" and you will find everything you need to know. I just wouldent suggest growing from whole grain till you get the operation down pat.
 
Stimpy and Ren

Stimpy and Ren

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Cheaper than $40? Wouldn't a pressure cooker alone cost about $40?

And I thought the PF Tek was similar to the guide I have.
 
Kushcrosser

Kushcrosser

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If you want to grow mushrooms, you need a PC to sterilize your substrate. I have heard of ppl not using them and claiming to have success, but I wont take that chance. ! I like to be sure I am not going to have any problems.
 
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a dog named chico

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Kushcrosser said:
If you want to grow mushrooms, you need a PC to sterilize your substrate. I have heard of ppl not using them and claiming to have success, but I wont take that chance. ! I like to be sure I am not going to have any problems.
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you can boil your jars too, its basicly like a half-assed PC.
 
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a dog named chico

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Grizzdude said:
Not even close, a PC will bring the jars up to sterilization temps, boiling WILL NOT.
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Effects of Temperature on Bacteria Commercial canning temperatures (can only be obtained under pressure)
250°F Food products essentially sterile. C. botulinum spores destroyed. S. aureus toxin not inactivated at these temperatures.

212°F Water boils at sea level Spores of C. botulinum and C. perfringens can survive for hours. Toxin of C. botulinum inactivated.

165°F Most bacteria die; some spore-forming bacteria survive.

140°F No bacteria growth; some survive.

Danger zone 139°F Hottest temperature hands can endure
125°F Some bacterial growth; many survive. Body temperature
98.6°F Greatest bacterial growth and toxin production by some. Room temperature
70°F Rapid bacterial growth and toxin production by some.
Keep food safe: 140°F or above OR 45°F or below
46°F 45°F Some bacterial growth.

Water freezes
32°F No bacterial growth; many survive. 0°F Slow death for many bacteria; some survive.

http://www.foodsafetysite.com/educators/competencies/general/bacteria/bac4.html

Close enough for me :)
 
Stimpy and Ren

Stimpy and Ren

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Yeah, the method I was planning on using uses boiling instead of a PC.

But if I can find a PC for a reasonable price, I may just spring for a PC to be safe.
 
Stimpy and Ren

Stimpy and Ren

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I might go looking for a PC today.

And also, could anybody please link me to a complete guide on how to grow maybe with pics included. I already have a bunch of guides I saved in my bookmarks, but I just wanna see what you guys would recommend.

And please don't tell me to go to shroomery.org. I've been many times, and I have to say it's just an un-organized pile of articles. No offense. :(
 
Kushcrosser

Kushcrosser

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All it takes for your jars to get cantaminated in 1 skin cell, or 1 mold spore! Do you want to risk that? Anyway, just trying to help, hope it works out for you!
 
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