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abitavenger
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thinking about adding straw to sub, will pasteurization be the same?
#12567251 - 05/15/10 12:49 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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Basically all I do now is use coir/verm/spent coffee grounds. The way I pasteurize is loading 4 quart jars full of sub at field capacity, cover with aluminum foil, then put it in the pc with no lid and water 3/4 of the way up the jars. I then put a meat thermometer inside one jar closest to the middle of the jar as possible and heat the water until that jar reaches 160-180 for an hour. I let them cool down and use them a day later.
What my question is, would it be good to go get some straw and shred it up really well and add it to my sub? Worth the benefits? Will my pasteurization method be okay? ( not sure why it would change but just wondering). Main reason why I don't wanna change my method is because it's really easy lol but if I have to I will
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bw86
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Re: thinking about adding straw to sub, will pasteurization be the same? [Re: abitavenger]
#12567364 - 05/15/10 01:26 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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i dint read your post but to answer your title question yes.
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abitavenger
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Re: thinking about adding straw to sub, will pasteurization be the same? [Re: bw86]
#12567599 - 05/15/10 02:31 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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Is there a noticeable benefit to adding straw or would it be a waste of time?
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bw86
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Re: thinking about adding straw to sub, will pasteurization be the same? [Re: abitavenger]
#12567624 - 05/15/10 02:39 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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i would say 100% yes but to each his own and it isnt like you need straw
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abitavenger
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Re: thinking about adding straw to sub, will pasteurization be the same? [Re: bw86]
#12567659 - 05/15/10 02:48 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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I know I don't need it but I wanna add something to my sub to benefit my yields and I haven't gotten into poo yet (even though I know its awesome)
I'm going to get a bale of straw from michaels now. thanks
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bw86
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Re: thinking about adding straw to sub, will pasteurization be the same? [Re: abitavenger]
#12567667 - 05/15/10 02:51 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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all im sayin is you will notice slightly faster colonization times your yield depends on numerous things and the diversity of your spawn might not need to be changed at all.
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abitavenger
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Re: thinking about adding straw to sub, will pasteurization be the same? [Re: bw86]
#12567738 - 05/15/10 03:09 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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So I won't notice a difference in yield by adding straw? My trays already colonize in a week and that's fine for me I don't need to speed up colonization.
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abitavenger
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Re: thinking about adding straw to sub, will pasteurization be the same? [Re: abitavenger]
#12568463 - 05/15/10 05:33 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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Anyone else have some input before I run out to the store?
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Re: thinking about adding straw to sub, will pasteurization be the same? [Re: abitavenger]
#12570138 - 05/15/10 10:47 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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That method of pasteurizing coffee, coir, manure, compost, etc., in jars is sound, but I'd lower the temp a bit. Try to keep it under 160F for best results.
Straw is easier to pasteurize right in the water. Just drop the shredded straw into a pot of water and heat it to within 140F to 160F for sixty to ninety minutes. RR
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abitavenger
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Re: thinking about adding straw to sub, will pasteurization be the same? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#12583066 - 05/18/10 12:22 AM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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Is it worth it to add to my sub if I won't notice a difference in yield, just colonization times?
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