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 Lennybernadino
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 Re: Pf tek done right TEK  [Re: Shea25]
#11592451 - 12/05/09 09:44 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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Any substitute for calcium sulfate ?
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 Shea25
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Nope not really just go buy a cheap plain piece of dry wall and smash it up then powder it and there ya go.
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Lennybernadino
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Re: Pf tek done right TEK [Re: Shea25]
#11598643 - 12/06/09 09:31 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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right forgot about that.
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komodo
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so if gas exchange is needed how can your self healing lids allow the jars to colonize
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Shea25
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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: komodo]
#11604630 - 12/07/09 06:13 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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because they have a big hole(bigger 1/4 inch) that has a breathable filter for GE
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komodo
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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Shea25]
#11616481 - 12/09/09 01:55 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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is there a thread that explains how to make it? if so please point me in the direction
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Scruffy404
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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: komodo]
#11623129 - 12/10/09 02:39 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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this would be that thread.
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ImaginingEmotions
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Wow, this is a great PF tek thread!
the only question i have is... How much gypsum would one use in the vermiculite?
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Cyanesense
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1 tsp per 1/2 pint cake is what Ive read on here,
and I just used 12 tsp in a mix for 12 1/2 pint jars 
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Shea25
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1 tablespoon for 5 jars is perfect
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RogerRabbit
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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Shea25]
#11624595 - 12/10/09 06:34 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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Gypsum is probably the biggest single improvement to the tek, providing a substantial boost in production. I use a tablespoon for five jars, but a teaspoon per jar should be fine too, although I'm not sure there's much benefit from the extra amount.
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ImaginingEmotions
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So i'm guessing i can get some Gypsum at the same place i would Vermiculite, or at least a gardening store.
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Quote:
ImaginingEmotions said:
So i'm guessing i can get some Gypsum at the same place i would Vermiculite, or at least a gardening store.
Yeah. Even grocery store gardening centers (like fred meyers) carry it. It is very easy to find.
If the nursery you shop at doesn't carry it than call around, and if you still can't find it than ask a hardware/gardening center to order a box/bag in for you. ~P~
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Coco-Coir (and/or local Horse Manure), Vermiculite, Gypsum (calcium sulfate), Composted Chicken Manure (3%-5%).
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http://www.growery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/489978
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Dragonaut
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just punch a hole in your wall and place the cake directly in the cavity. mist several times daily. it will create a nice micro-climate that the fungi will love.
Then, you can brag to your friends that you got so many shrooms that "they're comin outta the walls!" 
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lewiscp
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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Dragonaut]
#11663396 - 12/16/09 06:45 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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i have inoculated a jar with psi cubes 9 days ago and notice condensation inside the jar.Is that ok or will that contam the jar?the temp that there at is 75 to 85.
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Dionili
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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Dragonaut]
#11663647 - 12/16/09 07:19 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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Quote:
Dragonaut said:
just punch a hole in your wall and place the cake directly in the cavity. mist several times daily. it will create a nice micro-climate that the fungi will love.
Then, you can brag to your friends that you got so many shrooms that "they're comin outta the walls!"
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growguru
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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: lewiscp]
#11664160 - 12/16/09 08:33 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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condensation in the jar is completely normal. I just finished birthing a bunch of jars, and they all had condensation and my cakes are starting to pin up nicely. I am by no means a pro, but i can safely say that it is normal.
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feelfunny
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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: growguru]
#11664287 - 12/16/09 08:50 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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yes it is. but go on the dry side next time. it never hurts and extra water can be a problem
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Shea25
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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: feelfunny]
#11670240 - 12/17/09 07:30 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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I personally add around 28 Ml of extra verm after I hydrate the initial verm, just enough to soak up a little bit of the pooling water. I find a slightly dryer cake will colonize fast, less chances of contams and less chance of it stalling
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lewiscp
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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Shea25]
#11761263 - 01/03/10 10:45 PM (3 years, 4 months ago) |
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trying to birth a cake.if i put my terrarium under a 600 watt metal halide in the corner of my small room for 18 hours on, a day.would that be ok or is that overkill???
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