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TempestDnB
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First time really cultivating mushrooms
#15840654 - 02/20/12 11:49 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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So, two years ago I became interested in this hobby. I ordered a syringe and fucked everything up due to being over eager to get things done. That is a long asinine story which i dont wish to elaborate on.. But now, I am going to do things correctly, and with the right materials. Today I made my BRF and vermiculite jars. The jars i got are a bit weird, half pint but with plastic lids. I made my four holes in the lids, (btw, half pint jars) and covered the jars with aluminum foil, then the lid. I then boiled them for 90 minutes, and i plan on boiling them again tomorrow for at least an hour, and store them while I wait for my spore syringe to arrive. Im just hoping for some tips and support from you guys on this grow
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15840669 - 02/20/12 11:51 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Sorry for repeating myself about jar size lol damn rum
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15840679 - 02/20/12 11:52 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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all i can say is good luck pal, your first time will be something u always remember lol
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15840694 - 02/20/12 11:57 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Hey will follow your progress the first grow is pretty amazing. Just remember "BE PATIENT".
It's more like growing than cooking...hehe
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15840697 - 02/20/12 11:57 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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just to make things clear you dont put the aluminum foil under the lid its on top of your jar and lid u only use it when u PC or steam the jars you take them off right before you inoculate the jars and keep them off for GE. Good luck ! im on my first grow too heres my jars so far--->http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/15831551/an//page//vc/1
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15840716 - 02/21/12 12:03 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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The only reason i put it under the lid is because the lid is really weird lol. Im planing on breaking through it with the syringe needle when i go through the holes. This shouldnt cause any problems right?
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15840724 - 02/21/12 12:06 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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I cant view your jars 3 posts and eleven days until i can do that
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: Rafiikii]
#15840769 - 02/21/12 12:22 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Rafiikii said: all i can say is good luck pal, your first time will be something u always remember lol
Thankyou good sir!
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15840858 - 02/21/12 12:54 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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I am right behind you, starting my first grow in a few days. Best of luck, hope to hear more about it!
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15842288 - 02/21/12 11:46 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Steaming my jars again
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15842303 - 02/21/12 11:50 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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I just recently started my first grow as well! Best of luck to yee!
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: AzureBlue92]
#15842321 - 02/21/12 11:53 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Good luck to you as well!
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15842395 - 02/21/12 12:12 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Like I asked before, breaking through the foil with the syringe needle isn't going to cause any problems is it?
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: Rafiikii]
#15842416 - 02/21/12 12:18 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Rafiikii said: all i can say is good luck pal, your first time will be something u always remember lol

AfreakingMEN!
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15842424 - 02/21/12 12:19 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Dont see how it would? You put foil on the outside of the lid too right? You should have used micro pore tape over the holes instead of foil under the lid because it might not let air exchange after you steam and cause a vacuum plus it probably will get moisture under the lid but on top of the foil and cause problems. But good luck to you my friend.
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: bubasti]
#15842435 - 02/21/12 12:21 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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funny thing, i just started my first grow also:) good luck to all yea!
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15842564 - 02/21/12 12:48 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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I dont have any micro pore tape, but that should be obtainable. You're right about that moisture gizmo. I can see that being a problem..
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15847394 - 02/22/12 01:06 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Im just remaking my jars. Too much risk of a contamination.
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15848799 - 02/22/12 06:00 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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TempestDnB said: I dont have any micro pore tape, but that should be obtainable. You're right about that moisture gizmo. I can see that being a problem.. 
If you still have time or for future reference. The Tyvek jars with silicone injector ports a a HUGE life saver. A PC is a must, I learned the hard way.
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: bubasti]
#15848849 - 02/22/12 06:08 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Good luck. Experiment and you will figure out what works for you. I have fucked up more times than I can remember. That's how you figure it out. I have never had good results with wild bird seed and always use rye. Each to their own. jars are fun to start with.
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: bubasti]
#15848861 - 02/22/12 06:08 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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bubasti said: If you still have time or for future reference. The Tyvek jars with silicone injector ports a a HUGE life saver. A PC is a must, I learned the hard way.
I have only ever used a pressure cooker, so I was curious. Last night i steamed 10 BRF jars. I am going to inoculate them, along side 2 that I did pressure cook. To see if i have a difference.
I steamed the 10 jars for 1hr30min. Pressure cooked 2 for 40mins.
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: downhome]
#15849917 - 02/22/12 09:46 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Pressure cooking isnt necessary for BRF jars, but its better. But thats just from what I have read and heard. Silicone injector ports.. How do the cakes breathe? Can they do their CO2 exchange? I forgot to wipe the lip of my jars, so that is why I am remaking them. I am also steaming them multiple times.. Just to be sure.
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: downhome]
#15849945 - 02/22/12 09:51 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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downhome said:
I have only ever used a pressure cooker, so I was curious. Last night i steamed 10 BRF jars. I am going to inoculate them, along side 2 that I did pressure cook. To see if i have a difference.
I steamed the 10 jars for 1hr30min. Pressure cooked 2 for 40mins.
I would love to find out what results you get! Keep me posted spoc
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15865887 - 02/26/12 12:20 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15920419 - 03/08/12 04:03 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Would it be possible to fruit in one of these? Like maybe 2 cakes?  Im talking about laying it on its side, like one of those bottles with model boats in em lol. And one end flattened a bit so it will stay that way. Maybe a few small holes on the top. Whata think?
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15921047 - 03/08/12 05:59 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Please?
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15921275 - 03/08/12 06:40 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Pleeeeeeeeaaaaaassseeeeee?
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: TempestDnB]
#15921457 - 03/08/12 07:13 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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I just started my first experiment and here is my advice Screw that pretzel bottle that shits ghetto. go buy a Rubbermaid and shot gun that shit. Also i said screw micro pore tape and just did a nice layer of dry verm on top of my jars which have 3 holes not 4. Also person ly i would take a small like 5 qt plastic tray and use some coir and make a tray. Just use one of your jars. Thats what i did and its 10 times cooler watching myc grow on a bulk substraight than a jar but i guess you have to wait till they colin ize for that. To each there own and good luck.
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Re: First time really cultivating mushrooms [Re: Woody02]
#15928044 - 03/10/12 01:47 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Nice brotha But im going to case that pretzel container. Its bigger than you think. The simpler, the better in my opinion. I only have four cakes, so im going to case two of them, and fruit the other two in small plastic containers like soda bottles, but thats just a plan They work out better than people give them credit for, but thats just what hours of research has showed me. I dont want to make a shotgun at this point brotha, just too much ya know? Ima start out with tiny cute terrariums that i can put on top of a dresser so i can watch the magic happen
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