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Cinimod
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what to do about contamination?

#7614112 - 11/09/07 08:33 AM (16 years, 5 months ago)

I've started cultivating, and am amazed how quickly the mycelium has spread. I think that one of the containers I'm using is contaminated. What can be done about it (if anything)? I decided to put a small amount of salt on the mould, in the hope that it will dry and then kill it. I don't really think it is gonna work, but I thought that I might as well try it and then just wait a couple of days to see what happens. Would it be best just to throw the substrate away now, rather than wait?

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Re: what to do about contamination?

[Re: Cinimod]
#7614467 - 11/09/07 10:31 AM (16 years, 5 months ago)

If you know it's contaminated without doubt toss it.

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Re: what to do about contamination?

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#7616917 - 11/09/07 09:21 PM (16 years, 5 months ago)

depends on the contaminant. If you have cobweb mould, then spray 3% peroxide directly onto the area, and reapply once a day for 3 days.
If it is any other type of mould or bacterial contaminant, throw it out now before it sporulates, jeopardizing future projects.

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