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FrankHorrigan
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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18277719 - 05/17/13 07:39 AM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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keepsake said: So when I'm pasteurizing.. I need to keep lifting up the lid to check the temp of the substrate making sure it doesnt go over 160F, right? Unless I have a digital one with a beeper, of course.
You say to let them pasteurize for 60 OR 90 mins if I like. I start the timer when I turn the stove off when the substrate temp his 140F. I just leave them in the PC for 60 or 90 mins?
It doesn't hurt to lift the lid to check. Some folks don't even put a lid on the pot.
For my jars I let them hit 165F if they feel like it. Usually they don't. The idea is not to go over 160F for any extended amount of time during pasteurizing. But a little extra heat for 15 minutes or so hasn't caused me problems before.
I do 60 minutes 95% of the time. I haven't seen a noticeable difference in 60 or 90 minutes.
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keepsake


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Ok, so I got it all set up and ready. Now it says to wait 1-3 weeks for colonization of the tub. How do I know when it's fully colonized? Will the whole tub be white like it was in the jars?
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keepsake


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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18288676 - 05/19/13 05:02 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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Also, it says to tape all 6 holes since colonization doesn't need too much FAE and that there's enough provided by the lid.
But the lid doesnt have any holes?
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FrankHorrigan
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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18288741 - 05/19/13 05:15 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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More likely 1-2 weeks. When the surface is completely covered in white it is ready to fruit.
No fresh air exchange is given during colonizing. GE (gas exchange) is provided by the imperfect lid. It doesn't seal perfectly, and that is how it should be.
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keepsake


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Alright cool. Good lookin my G!
Now we play the waiting game...... again.
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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18289676 - 05/19/13 09:03 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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keep, I thought you were moving this weekend
But...that might be next weekend. Wish you well bro!
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keepsake


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Yes I am moving next Sunday, the 26th. Thanks for the well wishes. It's going to be a HUGE step towards a new life. I'm excited, anxious, but also a bit sad that I am leaving my mother behind. It's all for the better tho.
This monotub will be left behind for my older bro to care for.
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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18290075 - 05/19/13 10:16 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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Then you start a new monotub in the desert! 
Go to Area 51 for me...
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keepsake


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My room is always above 80F... it's usually floating around 82-85F during the day and drops to 77F at night. I hope this wont completely fuck up my grow lol.
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keepsake


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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18294784 - 05/20/13 08:34 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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Some good news tho. The mycelium colonized the exposed grains really fast overnight. They were yellow yesterday from breaking them up. Now they are white again.
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cronicr



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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18294902 - 05/20/13 08:57 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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looking good keep!
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itsaconspiracy
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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: cronicr]
#18295055 - 05/20/13 09:32 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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beautiful keepsake
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BovineScattologist


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Awesome bro!!! So friggen cool!
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keepsake


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keepsake


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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18310398 - 05/23/13 05:17 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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I think my holes are too small. They are only 1 inch in diameter.
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PussyFart
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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18310429 - 05/23/13 05:23 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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You're fine with 1" holes....
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THIS HOBBY IS NOT FOR THE IMPATIENT! PLEASE BE PATIENT, DON'T BE A PATIENT!
A Tale of 10 Isolates, GT Cluster Clone Monotubs, RR's Let's Grow Mushrooms DVD,
SGFC(Shotgun Fruiting Chamber), Monotub Tek, Damion5050's Coir Tek, TL's Tek List, Frank's Tek List,
EvilMushroom666's Pasteurization Tek, How It Should & Shouldn't Look - NEW CULTIVATORS GUIDE
*** *** AFGHAN KUSH GROW LOG *** ***
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keepsake


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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: PussyFart]
#18310649 - 05/23/13 06:12 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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Sweet. Thanks for the reassurance my man.
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keepsake


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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18322866 - 05/26/13 12:20 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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The last time I get to see my monotub in person. I hopped on the plane a few hours ago and am now in Denver transferring flights. I will be in Las Vegas in a few hours. I'm staying with my cuzzin for a few weeks until I find my own place. Cheers to the next chapter of my crazy life. I gotta start on a brand new monotub all over again lol.
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keepsake


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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18361685 - 06/03/13 08:56 AM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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What should I do about this green?

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PussyFart
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Re: Monotub Grow Log (1st attempt) [Re: keepsake]
#18361700 - 06/03/13 09:01 AM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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Toss the tub after the harvest.
Until then, use a salt paste to cover any exposed green spots.
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THIS HOBBY IS NOT FOR THE IMPATIENT! PLEASE BE PATIENT, DON'T BE A PATIENT!
A Tale of 10 Isolates, GT Cluster Clone Monotubs, RR's Let's Grow Mushrooms DVD,
SGFC(Shotgun Fruiting Chamber), Monotub Tek, Damion5050's Coir Tek, TL's Tek List, Frank's Tek List,
EvilMushroom666's Pasteurization Tek, How It Should & Shouldn't Look - NEW CULTIVATORS GUIDE
*** *** AFGHAN KUSH GROW LOG *** ***
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