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 MackJack
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 Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? 
#9060268 - 10/10/08 06:22 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Its quite impossible over here to find vermiculite anywhere (south texas), whether it may be pure or just mixed in with peatmoss/soil. Checked walmart, home depot, HEB, what not and found nothing. I know there are some sites where one can purchase Vermiculite but I just need something less than 15 bucks, or an alternative way to grow mushrooms without vermiculite. All the equipment I have is set, just need that last item to start cultivating.
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: MackJack]
#9060287 - 10/10/08 06:28 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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use grains and spawn to straw and hpoo or straight coir or another bulk subatrate.
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MackJack
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: seven]
#9060309 - 10/10/08 06:31 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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I already got the brown rice though. I was wondering if I could mix it with something else that imitates vermiculite or something just as good, just to balance the 250ml jar ratio.
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nastea
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: MackJack]
#9060320 - 10/10/08 06:35 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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There are many ways to grow mushrooms. I have some Agaricus Bisporus growing on pasteurized compost and manure and cased with peat/calcium carbonate.
Dealing with finding vermiculite, if you cannot find it in town, order it online. Mycosupply has it. http://www.mycosupply.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=VERM01
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MackJack
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: nastea]
#9060331 - 10/10/08 06:38 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Wow thanks, does Myco supply do free shipping?
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: MackJack]
#9060567 - 10/10/08 07:35 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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you need to learn to search
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nastea
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: MackJack]
#9060575 - 10/10/08 07:37 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
MackJack said:
Wow thanks, does Myco supply do free shipping?
I don't think so, but then again I do not own them or work with them  You could contact them and ask them about shipping times/rates, they are a sponsor on the board.
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nastea
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: McMoney]
#9060578 - 10/10/08 07:38 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
McMoney said:
you need to learn to search
So do 95% of people on this board....Although that number may be higher.
Also to OG poster you might try here:
https://www.shroomery.org/4/Grow-Mushrooms
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MackJack
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: McMoney]
#9060593 - 10/10/08 07:42 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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I did. I'm just not an accurate reader i guess 
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MackJack
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: nastea]
#9060598 - 10/10/08 07:44 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Nastea, many thanks for the help. 
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: MackJack]
#9060627 - 10/10/08 07:53 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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with the Brown rice you could always try the Alien TEK... its based on whole rice as the substrate
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: P.Menace]
#9061148 - 10/10/08 10:40 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Vermiculite and Perlite can be found at nearly any plant nursery or hydroponics store. Hardware stores also carry it. Boycott walmart.
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#9061260 - 10/10/08 11:13 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Not so. The only place in my town with vermiculite is an ACE but this is the first year i've ever seen it there. Always had to go to the city to find some before, coir too. This place is like russia.
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: T2K_Rusty]
#9061290 - 10/10/08 11:24 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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I highly doubt that there's no vermiculite where you live. Try yellowpages.com, and search keyword "garden". You'll get a list of small garden businesses you never knew existed. Support your local garden centres; places like Home Depot, Walmart, just kill local businesses 
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: iamsmooth]
#9061302 - 10/10/08 11:28 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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T2K do you have a pet store close to you?
if so ask them to order you some coir
the one near me doesnt carry it but they order it when i need it
btw i also use coir for my lizards(bearded bragons) as a bedding
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 Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: noobieshroomie]
#9061441 - 10/11/08 12:24 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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I would have to agree with Iamsmooth, the only place I found vermiculite was in a small nursery and I live in AK.
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: TsalagiSpirit]
#9061459 - 10/11/08 12:29 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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P.Menace
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: TsalagiSpirit]
#9061461 - 10/11/08 12:31 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Funny, where i live its on the shelf of every walmart with a garden section, Hardware stores, ace, true value, nurseries, mom and pops stores... everywhere. and cheap too. actually way back when I made a trade with a member who took it on his own accord to send me a bag of verm... little bag... price tag on it was $6.99... i can get the same exact bag here for $3.97
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: P.Menace]
#9061607 - 10/11/08 01:27 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Search for a pet store that has stuff for lizards, frogs...
Vermiculite is used as a bedding for reptile eggs I also had trouble finding it anywhere else.
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Re: Is there another way to grow shrooms without Vermiculite? [Re: pontus]
#9062028 - 10/11/08 05:38 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Ialso have no verm but that hasn't stopped me. First time i used straight grain as a substrate cased with pasteurized potting soil . Next i moved to straw/cow shit and a lil straw log. They both worked and i used potting soil to case the straw/shit mix. Hope this helps
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