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Noob Questions
    #14014188 - 02/23/11 02:53 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

Hello everyone :smile:

Just ordered  shiitake and oyster culture syringes.
I have the majority of equipment needed for brf tek.
All I need now is a glove box and 1/2 pint jars.
I'm using brf tek because it's simple, and I figure it's good to learn with before I "graduate" to more complex procedures and having to buy some of the more expensive equipment. I will be experimenting for the next 8 months to get a grasp on things.

My average house temp is an average of 66 F.
Where i plan on growing (finished basement)is an average of 57-60 F.
it will be warmer come spring/summer of course

Are these temps to cold for colonization and fruiting?
If so What are some good ways to heat. I don't have a space heater.
Will a fishtank heater suffice if using two tubs, one inside the other? I have one that is 50 watts.

I plan on doing a few "test runs" to make sure My sgfc can maintain a descent temp and RH. (if successful with colonization,(1- 1 1/2 months?) the average temp should be higher by 5-8 degrees at this time)

If temps are still to cold, how would I go about heating my sgfc?

The brf tek is brf, verm and water. I've been reading that you can add a small amount of gypsum to the mix to help with the fruiting stage. Will this work with the two species of mushroom I've ordered?
(shiitake, oyster) I've also heard that adding spent coffee grounds or using half strength coffee also helps with certain things. Will this also work with these species?

Questions for future reference:

What's a good size pressure cooker to use? Take into consideration that in the future I hope to move to bulk grow for farmers markets in my local. $150 is really the most i would spend.

I will also be looking at flow hoods. Something in the range of (W)3ft. (H)2ft. roughly. How much should I be expecting to spend?

Any other equipment I should be looking into?

My over all goal is build a 10ft x 16ft shed to use as a lab and grow room. I would like to be able to turn this hobby into a business :smile:

Thank you for your time!


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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Mushroom_J]
    #14014210 - 02/23/11 02:55 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

I'd spend money on a PC vs a flowhood. Glovebox works ok, if a bit clunky.
Oysters will grow on PF cakes, but I think you'll need sawdust for shiitakes.


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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Doc_T]
    #14014256 - 02/23/11 03:01 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

I'm interested in the flow hood for maneuverability. The glove box seems ok for small projects.


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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Mushroom_J]
    #14014296 - 02/23/11 03:04 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

Correct, maneuverability is the difference. And money.


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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Mushroom_J]
    #14014373 - 02/23/11 03:14 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

So how much would I be looking at for a 3 x 2 unit? (this is just for future reference so I know how much money to put away each week :P )

Also, at the end of the 4th brf vid the guy has some shiitakes growing on cakes so I assume it's possible for learning purposes.

anywhere to get a "culture kit" (petri dishes, slants, scalpels, ect. ect.)


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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Mushroom_J]
    #14014392 - 02/23/11 03:16 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

If you want a kit, I'd buy from SporeWorks probably, but better to get your supplies locally.
Agar and malt are easy. Petris are harder, you'll probably order those shipped.

Flowhood will cost $500ish. Or more maybe, depending.


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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Doc_T]
    #14014442 - 02/23/11 03:22 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

Thanks. I'll start saving now.
How often do the hepa filters need to be replaced?

Are the temps I'll be working in at this time of year ok?


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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Mushroom_J]
    #14014459 - 02/23/11 03:25 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

Is there a reference on this site for all the abbreviations used?
Would be handy. I sometimes am not sure or completely clueless as to what people are talking about haha.


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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Mushroom_J]
    #14014465 - 02/23/11 03:26 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

I don't know, but I'm sure the search engine does.
From the main search page: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/search.php you can choose one result per thread, and sort by date.

Hospital pharmacy flowhoods get filters changed every six months, you probably don't need anything close to that.


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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Doc_T]
    #14014700 - 02/23/11 04:04 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

So are the temps in my soon to be grow room ok?


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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Doc_T]
    #14014822 - 02/23/11 04:28 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

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So are the temps in my soon to be grow room ok?




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I don't know, but I'm sure the search engine does.




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Re: Noob Questions [Re: Doc_T]
    #14015088 - 02/23/11 05:15 PM (13 years, 10 days ago)

I thought you were referring to abbreviations. my bad. searching now and thank you for your help thus far!


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