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**UPDATE 4-4-11 G2G and Spawn Prep*** planning semi-bulk....
    #14212321 - 03/30/11 10:08 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

:amanita2::amanita2::amanita2:UPDATE 04-04-11:amanita2::amanita2::amanita2:

So! I did some G2G Transfers last night. Took (1) half pint for each of the 4 strains and knocked up 20 jars...(3) pints, (16) halfies.

Not sure how it's going to go. It's kind of an experiment at this point with these new jars. I PC'd them a little over a week ago, and they sat in the PC for 4 days... I kinda forgot about them..haha

and when I took them out, a majority of them had bottoms with compounded WBS...AND, one of my pint jars - forgot to put a ring on. DUH. so that was wide open. Just with tinfoil and the flat lid on it.

So, I don't really have too much faith in these jars, and I won't be disappointed if they fail; a least I will know what the limits are...

So, when I did the G2G transfers last night, I tried some different things...little experiments to get my own technique down:

:mushroom2: If the jar had compounded WBS at the bottom, I stuck a long spoon in it and tried to break it up...then transferred colonized grain over.

:mushroom2: For each strain, I tried different ways to get the colonized grain in the new jars. Some, I would just placed the colonized grain on top, then shake a little. The others, I tried to gently push the colonized grain to different areas of the new jar with the spoon.


:mushroom2: I didn't do super crazy sterilizing techniques. :rolleyes:
Like I said, my faith in these jars isn't high up there. So, I kinda wanted to see if my house is clean enough to be able to use the sterile techniques I used last night. I keep a pretty clean house...so I might not have to take all the extra steps I used to think I did.

:mushroom2: Just used some antibacterial kitchen cleaner to wipe down my area really good, took a shower, wore clean clothes, brushed teeth/mouthwashed, and sprayed the jars/area with lysol throughout the G2G transfers. Cleaned my spoon with antibacterial dish soap between strains...and re-wiped counter and laid down a fresh papertowel sprayed with lysol to work on.

I didn't wipe each individual jar down with alcohol. That's probably the only step I skipped.


:mushroom2: Now I've got the new jars incubating in a bin upstairs in a closet. I want to see how much faster/slower these conditions will result in.


IN OTHER NEWS!

Ordered some Zoo manure "Composted elephant, rhinoceros, zebra, and hippopotamus dung mixed with premium bulk substrates"...off ebay...

I know it's not from our sponsors...DON'T HATE! It was cheaper per lb with shipping and everything. It came out to $3.20 per lb with shipping. If it sucks and my shit gets fucked, I will have learned my lesson.

It should be here today, and I will be pasteurizing my coir/verm this evening while preparing my bins...annnnd after it cools down I will be spawning!

I will be using Prof_P's Bulk Poo Tek

NEED ADVICE***
I think for the slower colonizing strains (Brazilian and BHT), Im going to put a cover layer of substrate mixture over the spawn...and with the faster ones, I'm just going to leave it uncovered.

I figured, because they take longer, they will need that added protection/moisture of a top casing layer...

This is me assuming. Please stop me if I'm wrong!!





OK! I will post pics tonight or tomorrow morning to log my progress. Any and all advice would be great!! Thank you mucho.

:peace:




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Heylo!

So...I've got some imaginary WBS jars going right now...4 different
strains, 2 different sized jars. All in my head. =)

I'm using 1/2 pints and pint jars...because that's what I had from a
previous grow. Each strain has 2 pint jars and 1 or 2 1/2 pints. I'm
planning on using a couple 1/2 pints for G2G transfers. I know it's not much for a bulk grow...but my bins/monotub aren't super big. I plan on upgrading once I get things going...but anyways!

The colonization time is different for each...I may as well make a
note of this for reference:

All inoculated on 3/20/11:
Z - 80-90% (Shaken @ 20-30% on 3/26/11)
African Transkei - 70-80% (Shaken @ 20% on 3/26/11)
Ban Hua Thanon - 40-50% (Shaken @ 15% on 3/27/11)
Brazilian - 20% (Rolled gently @ 10% on 3/27 - because they were
pissing me off :evil:)


(Top row, Z Strain (left 4), African (right 4, Bottom row, BHT (left 3), Braz ( right 4)

Pictures don't do justice. I promise they aren't contaminated. I just couldn't get the flash and lighting right for closeups...and the jars are still a little hazy on the outside from the PC.


They've been incubating at 75-80 F.


So, I'm almost ready. But I'm doing things way different than I planned to. I *planned* to go pick up some hpoo and do exactly what I did the last time (5 years ago...yikes)...

But, time's running out, haven't gotten the hpoo like I planned on. And, I kind of made a last minute decision to do things different after looking back at pictures and being a little disappointed in my last grow...I told myself "I can do better..."

Just because I know you freaks love pictures...here's my last grow from 2006:






uneven pinset...small flush...I'm ready to do better.

look how nice my nails were. ahhh FOCUS!

I recently got a sweet hookup on supplies...my best friend started working at a hydroponic grow store. (shawing!) baby girl gets me 25% discount on coir/verm/tank heaters/etc.

SO! This is what I plan to do....

:hypno:  Spawn my grain to a bulk substrate consisting of coir/verm via monotub(maybe some other ingredients, but I will get to that in a min)

:hypno: I think I'm going to have to do the Tub-In-Tub set up for the substrate colonization period AND fruiting. (this is all going down in my 60-65 degree F basement) ***Need advice on this

:hypno: I have some 24" grow lights that I want to replace the bulbs, and apparently I'm retarded when it comes to electricity and I have absolutely no idea which bulbs would work best.

:hypno: I suck and my bins are opaque- so I'm going to have some of that clear plastic you put over windows in the winter over the top of the bins. They will be on a huge shelf with the lights right above. I know people say they don't need much light, but where they're going to be located, there is absolutely no sunlight exposure.

:hypno: Case? or not?

So, here's what I'm working with btw...

5kg Block of CocoCoir


Hydrated Lime


Perlite? Not sure if I can use this with anything...any suggestions are welcome...


Big ass bag of verm...


Used coffee grounds!


aaaaaaaannnd last but not least...a big lizard in my backyard. for sale. can't afford to feed him anymore.


hahaha all this serious stuff...had to throw the t-rex in there.

OK! So!

What are your wonderful suggestions to how I should go about my setup...

My main concerns are:
:hypno:  substrate ingredients:
:amanita2: coir/verm...of course. Coffee?? Hydrated lime? what should I use?!?! Ratios!!!?? I've looked up posts/teks/ etc on the site, but my findings were aged, and conflicting. So, I'm unsure. I'm also worried about this bale of coir and how the hell I'm going to figure out the equivalent to a "brick" or "block" that's used in all the teks. I've never worked with Coir before, so ANY AND ALL advice on that would be great

:hypno: temp control/monotub:
:amanita2: for one: I need to have a monotub. I am not available to fan/mist 6x a day...I wish I was.
For 2: I need to heat these guys somehow. I was thinking about using space heaters on a timer. But I don't think they would work good enough.
Is doing a tub-in-tub incubator type deal a bad idea?
I was thinking of using the bare minimum of water, with lots of bleach...
then, I could tape down plastic wrap to the bottom tub (above the water)
situate the monotub ON TOP of the plastic, THEN add all my goodies once the water is securely prevented from spillage, leakage, etc.
good? bad? been done before? lemme know.


lil' concerns....

:amanita2: Should I case?

:amanita2: 24" bulbs - what kind should I buy! (I have the fixtures, need bulbs)

:amanita2: can I use that perlite for anything?? I want to utilize everything I have. if i can.

:amanita2: pasteurizing the substrate...i've got a crock pot. It will work, right? That coir shit isn't going to like, make my porcelain bowl stink forever, will it? I gotta make meatballs in that thing. 


oooooooooooooooh kay then! I think that's about it! Thanks in advance for all the help. You guys are absolutely amazing.

:heart::peace::heart:





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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: cappsnstems]
    #14212393 - 03/30/11 10:24 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Should re-consider getting some hpoo, it rocks.

Can't use lime in large amount, so you're going to want to go get a bag of gypsum for calcium/sulphur.

Coir doesn't stink. Perlite isn't good for nething but making terrariums. It'd be wasteful to stick it in your substrate.

2 cents.

p.s. the jars look like they have green spots.


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: anonjon]
    #14212508 - 03/30/11 10:49 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Welp. I probably will, when I can... But for right now, I'm looking to try and utilize what I already have...

Mmk..no lime, no perlite. Check.

Annnnd which jars are you referring to? I can assure you, there's no green in those jars. You're probably seeing the spots where the myc got all clumped together and didn't reform back to jar shape. Plus, they're laying on their sides. But, if you can tell me which ones you think you might see something, I will go take another look with better lighting. I'll post pics tomorrow too, just for my own self reassurance.


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: cappsnstems]
    #14212584 - 03/30/11 11:07 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Its a lady  :phreaklove: Your nails look amazing.  Digging the Dead Milkmen reference, haven't heard them in forever. 

As for the lighting, 6500k is the recommended color temperature.  You can use CFL, Florescent, or LED. 

You look very organized and ready to go.  Good Luck...
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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: fbi365]
    #14212639 - 03/30/11 11:23 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

for starting out, i'd do a simple coir/verm substrate, with a bit of gypsum,

leave out the coffee unless you're going to do a proper pasteurization, not the bucket tek..


you shouldn't have to use a heater, I fruit my tub's in 65 degree temps and do just fine..

6500k daylight light

all coir is, is the inside 'fibers' of a coconut it doesn't stink at all..

females in this hobby are :homerdrool:

good luck and post plenty of pics :smile:


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: fbi365]
    #14212649 - 03/30/11 11:25 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

For heating I like to use a electric heater set at around 70f.
I would stay away from using the Tub-In-Tub during substrate colonization, the mycelium will already produce a little heat and if over heated contams can take over easier. Also lower you incubation temps 70f is plenty.

If you ever get a chance check into horse poo its some good stuff.

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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: cappsnstems]
    #14212832 - 03/31/11 12:36 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

5kg block is about 8 bricks. ~600g per. 10x9.5x4" or somewhere around there :mushroom2:

did you try craigslist.org for hpoo?  it's definitely worth it!:thumbup: and so is the gypsum

on casing, I see a lot of opinions for it and some that consider it unnecessary. I'm trying a tub with wax paper next week to see how that plays out. But if you do decide to do it, search 50/50+ casing. I think that's the one a lot of people prefer. And be sure you properly pasteurize if you use hpoo or the casing.

what size tub is in mind?

:smile2::peace:


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: fbi365]
    #14213751 - 03/31/11 08:29 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Quote:

fbi365 said:
Its a lady  :phreaklove: Your nails look amazing.  Digging the Dead Milkmen reference, haven't heard them in forever. 

As for the lighting, 6500k is the recommended color temperature.  You can use CFL, Florescent, or LED. 

You look very organized and ready to go.  Good Luck...
:hi:





thanks!! yeah, my nails looked amazing...when I was young and beautiful. haha

DM for life!!! I was listening to them whilst in my mothers womb. they are part of my DNA.

Yeah, the lights...I don't know if I wasn't looking hard enough or what, but I cannot find that information on the bulb boxes...at least for the type of bulbs I was looking at...I might go back up there today...not stoned...haha  :stoned:

this is the info that was on most of them...


where do i look for the color temp?? or am i just looking at the wrong store? maybe I should try home depot or something.


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: biologys]
    #14213801 - 03/31/11 08:45 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Quote:

biologys said:
for starting out, i'd do a simple coir/verm substrate, with a bit of gypsum,

leave out the coffee unless you're going to do a proper pasteurization, not the bucket tek..


you shouldn't have to use a heater, I fruit my tub's in 65 degree temps and do just fine..

6500k daylight light

all coir is, is the inside 'fibers' of a coconut it doesn't stink at all..

females in this hobby are :homerdrool:

good luck and post plenty of pics :smile:




Thanks Bio! Yeah, I'm planning to pasteurize using my crock pot...170 for 2 hours?? Is that about right? I have a meat thermometer I will use to check temps. I won't use the coffee if it's not recommended. It's just to balance nitrogen levels, right? I don't even have the capabilities to gauge or test that anyways. I may as well forget it.

just for homer...:boobs: hahaha


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: cappsnstems]
    #14213844 - 03/31/11 08:57 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Quote:

cappsnstems said:
where do i look for the color temp?? or am i just looking at the wrong store? maybe I should try home depot or something.




Some lights will print the color temp on the package if you don't see one then pick up a daylight (cool) color bulb.  65k,  6500K  (more blues)

don't get a warm bulb.(more reds)


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: Primal Call]
    #14213857 - 03/31/11 09:01 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Quote:

Ryath said:
5kg block is about 8 bricks. ~600g per. 10x9.5x4" or somewhere around there :mushroom2:

did you try craigslist.org for hpoo?  it's definitely worth it!:thumbup: and so is the gypsum

on casing, I see a lot of opinions for it and some that consider it unnecessary. I'm trying a tub with wax paper next week to see how that plays out. But if you do decide to do it, search 50/50+ casing. I think that's the one a lot of people prefer. And be sure you properly pasteurize if you use hpoo or the casing.

what size tub is in mind?

:smile2::peace:





Awesome...that gives me a better idea of how much to use when I make my shhhtuff.

yeah yeah yeah...I looked on craigslist just now...I do not see anything in regards to horse shit. There are some stables not too far...I think I might call up to see if I can pick some up.

The reason I was trying to steer away from hpoo was because I was planning on acquiring it myself this time, and the weather is still pretty cold where I'm at. And it's going to be too hard to do the leaching/drying right now with this shitty weather we're having.

I think I'm going to have to stick with coir/verm for now, at least until summer.

I've got 10 Gal. bins. not that big, but I think they're the right size for the amount of grain spawn that I have.

I planned on starting out on a smaller scale to get rolling for now, and once summer hits, I will have more free time to kick it up a notch with the poo and such.


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: chainsaw1298]
    #14213873 - 03/31/11 09:06 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Quote:

chainsaw1298 said:
For heating I like to use a electric heater set at around 70f.
I would stay away from using the Tub-In-Tub during substrate colonization, the mycelium will already produce a little heat and if over heated contams can take over easier. Also lower you incubation temps 70f is plenty.

If you ever get a chance check into horse poo its some good stuff.

some porn for you time :smile:






Thanks for the tip on the temp control. I'm going to have to do some test runs for a few days to make sure i can get the temp to stay where I need it, especially overnight. I have some space heaters, but the ol' man is a freak when it comes to leaving shit on like that, unattended.

Yeah, i used poo for my last grow. I bought it from high mountain...great stuff. But expensive. I was trying to keep costs down for right now...

thanks for the porn! looks good!


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: RogueTrippeR]
    #14213879 - 03/31/11 09:08 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Quote:

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Quote:

cappsnstems said:
where do i look for the color temp?? or am i just looking at the wrong store? maybe I should try home depot or something.




Some lights will print the color temp on the package if you don't see one then pick up a daylight (cool) color bulb.  65k,  6500K  (more blues)

don't get a warm bulb.(more reds)





Thanks!! :thumbup::thumbup:


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: cappsnstems]
    #14214552 - 03/31/11 12:14 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

I had a horrible time finding the right light bulbs.  Most lights don't have the color temp printed on them.  However, the 6500k ones often do.  Its a big selling point for marijuana and mushroom cultivators which is why they do it  :lol:  Otherwise, they usually call them "daylight."  Your best bet is to start at Home Depot or Lowes.  Ace in my area doesn't have them.  I actually ended up finding them at Albertson's (a grocery store). 

Here is the info others gave me about finding the proper lighting

My bulbs look like this


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: cappsnstems]
    #14215214 - 03/31/11 02:42 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

here's a link explaining how the hpoo doesn't have to be COMPLETELY leeched before using it. I had the same concern before I started using it, and it was ill-placed.

here's some hpoo (verm/gypsum) that was kinda stinky but pasteurized as described below and is getting ready for fruiting


on pasteurization, if you go up to 170F (185F is the point of no return), you only need to keep it there for an hour. I get mine up to about 145F and then lower the heat dramatically. check back in 10-20 min and make sure it's no more than 165F just to be safe. then set an hour timer. I'll end up checking it again and again because I'm still new to dialing it in, but it stays just at 160, which is where I want it! you just have to figure out that sweet spot on your range. if you are using an electric stove, you might want to turn off the heat completely and just let the residual carry your temp up to the 160 range. just be sure it doesn't go over 180F.

here is a post talking about lux to lumens or some crazy shit. I'm not sure how this relates to the 6500K we want, but I think you'd want two of those lights pictured.

hope this helps :peace:


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: Primal Call]
    #14218888 - 04/01/11 03:33 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

How much for that big lizard?

Still think you need to mist/fan a with a mono.  Not sure though.  Maybe someone with a little experience can chime in here because this would be interesting to know.  What is the best self sustaining bulk technique.  I.e. one that can supply the best moisture and fae without much misting or fanning?


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: fbi365]
    #14219095 - 04/01/11 05:14 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

monotub's can be set and forget...and produce well..

I myself do still mist and fan atleast once, sometimes twice a day, all depending on how my tub looks.


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: Primal Call]
    #14235401 - 04/04/11 09:50 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Quote:

Ryath said:
here's a link explaining how the hpoo doesn't have to be COMPLETELY leeched before using it. I had the same concern before I started using it, and it was ill-placed.

here's some hpoo (verm/gypsum) that was kinda stinky but pasteurized as described below and is getting ready for fruiting


on pasteurization, if you go up to 170F (185F is the point of no return), you only need to keep it there for an hour. I get mine up to about 145F and then lower the heat dramatically. check back in 10-20 min and make sure it's no more than 165F just to be safe. then set an hour timer. I'll end up checking it again and again because I'm still new to dialing it in, but it stays just at 160, which is where I want it! you just have to figure out that sweet spot on your range. if you are using an electric stove, you might want to turn off the heat completely and just let the residual carry your temp up to the 160 range. just be sure it doesn't go over 180F.

here is a post talking about lux to lumens or some crazy shit. I'm not sure how this relates to the 6500K we want, but I think you'd want two of those lights pictured.

hope this helps :peace:





THANK YOU!!! I actually gave in and bought some zoopoo. :tongue:

I feel bad I didn't go through the vendors...I wandered my way on to ebay from craigslist and just ordered it.

I fianlly found "FREE HORSE MANURE!" on craigslist, but when I called - they were like "so, when are you bringing your truck by?" haha they wouldn't let me fill a couple bins. it HAD to be enough to fill a truck bed. so lame.

I found some natural light bulbs, 5500k (i think) I wanted to get the 24in ones that fit into the little units i already have. they can be placed easily under the shelving unit, above the tub.

Thanks for the pasteurization tips!! I should have the (pre-pasteurized) zoopoo on my doorstep when I get home today...and I'm going to pasteurize my coir/verm/gypsum additives, and hopefully get onto spawning this evening!! WOOT! I'm going to use my crock pot with a meat thermometer sticking out. I've only got 4 settings...so I'm sure I'm going to be turning it off and on to keep the temp under 180...


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: fbi365]
    #14235415 - 04/04/11 09:55 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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fbi365 said:
How much for that big lizard?

Still think you need to mist/fan a with a mono.  Not sure though.  Maybe someone with a little experience can chime in here because this would be interesting to know.  What is the best self sustaining bulk technique.  I.e. one that can supply the best moisture and fae without much misting or fanning?




we can barter for Big Liz....haha


Yeah, all that i've read, i've been under the assumption that monotubs are virtually effortless. the holes in the side of the tub provide FAE, but since their filled with polyfill, the moisture still gets locked in.

I'm sure I will still do any necessary misting/fanning...but I just can't do it 6 times a day.


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Re: planning to spawn a semi-bulk grow...would like some input/advice... [Re: cappsnstems]
    #14237182 - 04/04/11 04:34 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

sorry about that photo edit... was cleaning out my pics in a meager attempt to lighten the bandwidth for our beloved shroomery.

I'd recommend mixing your substrate in its entirety and then pasteurizing the whole lot. The pre-pasteurized stuff might not be at the ideal water content... didn't read the specifics from the vendor. Even if it is perfectly proper, you want to spawn as fast as possible and mixing that in with the coir/verm/gypsum is only going to slow you down. :2cents:

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