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Mushroom size
    #15886996 - 03/01/12 06:04 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

Hey all,

Look at what I've been growing...



I kind of feel they are small. Since this is my first time, I can't tell by experience whether this size is normal or not.

Some lucky shrooms have grown to 2.5 inches. But most are really small, between 0.5-1.0 inches.

There's more than those in the pic.

So, is this okay? If not, what do you think could be the reason for these small size shrooms. Lack of humidity?

btw, I dunked the cakes in water.

Thanks in advance! :smile:

EDIT: I've been following the PF Tek.

Edited by SugarRaps (03/01/12 06:06 PM)

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Re: Mushroom size [Re: SugarRaps]
    #15887040 - 03/01/12 06:14 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

:congrats:


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Re: Mushroom size [Re: tripdawg420]
    #15887181 - 03/01/12 06:45 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

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So, is this okay? If not, what do you think could be the reason for these small size shrooms. Lack of humidity?



Low water content, early pinning, contamination, genetics. Low fresh air exchange will cause scrawny stems. Low light can cause small caps.


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Re: Mushroom size [Re: Kizzle]
    #15887191 - 03/01/12 06:47 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

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Low light can cause small caps.




I think that might be it. I will make sure it receives ~12 hours of fluorescent light.

Thanks. :smile:

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Re: Mushroom size [Re: SugarRaps]
    #15888260 - 03/01/12 10:31 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

what a treat


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Re: Mushroom size [Re: SugarRaps]
    #15888314 - 03/01/12 10:47 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

what strain, sir?


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Re: Mushroom size [Re: PEMMs]
    #15890806 - 03/02/12 02:52 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

Golden Teachers :smile:

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Re: Mushroom size [Re: SugarRaps]
    #15890837 - 03/02/12 02:58 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

Quote:

SugarRaps said:
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Kizzle said:
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Low light can cause small caps.




I think that might be it. I will make sure it receives ~12 hours of fluorescent light.

Thanks. :smile:




full spectrum range is important not just an ol fluor will do
find bulbs between 5000-7000k
also dont expect to much weight off cakes:goodluck:


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Re: Mushroom size [Re: Kizzle]
    #15890856 - 03/02/12 03:02 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

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Kizzle said:
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Low water content, early pinning, contamination, genetics. Low fresh air exchange will cause scrawny stems.



these are more important even still


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ROGERRABBIT: P cubensis will grow on stuffed animals, bibles, quarter pounds of weed, bras, etc.
In other words,it's hard to fuck up a cube grow.
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Re: Mushroom size [Re: cubes4cancer]
    #15890941 - 03/02/12 03:16 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

Heh, Mushrooms grown off pf cakes or even spawned to bulk never tend to get that big....



Those were the three largest mushrooms I got off of 50/50 coir/verm spawned by 2 250ml pf caks... They never get much bigger than that regardless of the substrate depth.

When I was using rye/millet and spawning to horse manure and straw I got four mushrooms the size of a billy bat all weighing between 20-28g's each..... If you want massive mushrooms grains to bulk is definitely what you want to do.


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Re: Mushroom size [Re: cubes4cancer]
    #15891092 - 03/02/12 03:49 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

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cubes4cancer said:

full spectrum range is important not just an ol fluor will do
find bulbs between 5000-7000k
also dont expect to much weight off cakes:goodluck:




Awesome! Got it a nice 6400k bulb. 12 hours a day should be good, right?

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Re: Mushroom size [Re: HybridprX]
    #15891103 - 03/02/12 03:51 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

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HybridprX said:
Heh, Mushrooms grown off pf cakes or even spawned to bulk never tend to get that big....



Those were the three largest mushrooms I got off of 50/50 coir/verm spawned by 2 250ml pf caks... They never get much bigger than that regardless of the substrate depth.

When I was using rye/millet and spawning to horse manure and straw I got four mushrooms the size of a billy bat all weighing between 20-28g's each..... If you want massive mushrooms grains to bulk is definitely what you want to do.




I'm definitely looking forward to grains to bulk. Thanks for the input! :smile:

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Re: Mushroom size [Re: SugarRaps]
    #15891152 - 03/02/12 03:59 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

if 6400k is easy for you to get your hands on use it,its fine
i personally use 7000k just cause i had em layin around
12-12 cycle is preferred around here,so yes


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ROGERRABBIT: P cubensis will grow on stuffed animals, bibles, quarter pounds of weed, bras, etc.
In other words,it's hard to fuck up a cube grow.
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Re: Mushroom size [Re: cubes4cancer]
    #15893730 - 03/03/12 07:53 AM (12 years, 10 months ago)

I dont mean to cutt up the people using grow lights but why pay extra on your hydro bill when fungus is non-photosynthesis

Sunlight is the best light.


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Re: Mushroom size [Re: HybridprX]
    #15893831 - 03/03/12 08:44 AM (12 years, 10 months ago)

mushrooms are photoreactant, a florescent bulb WILL do everything you need it to, and they just need at least 5 hrs of light a day


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Re: Mushroom size [Re: swampyAppleseed]
    #15910503 - 03/06/12 06:37 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

So, I corrected my method. Now I'm using a 6400k light and fanning and misting the FC frequently. The results are impressive!



Not too bad. :P

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Re: Mushroom size [Re: SugarRaps]
    #15914069 - 03/07/12 01:41 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

definitely improving man appreciate the update


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