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When do you know when your shrooms are ready to pick after you have birthed them in a terrarium with the perlite? I see some growth but do not want to pick until they are fully matured.

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The general rule of thumb is to harvest shortly before the veil breaks.

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Broken veil:


From: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/8585937#8585937

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Also, what is pinning and is it required? I see a lot of users talking about "pinning" your cakes but i am unsure of what it means or how to do it? What does it do? Is it neccessary for shroom growth?

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Pinning is when the mushrooms are small pins growing out of the cake. It is the cycle of life from the mushroom. If you have a shotgun fruiting chamber, you don't have to do anything except mist and fan. The mycelium will handle the rest. It is necessary and unavoidable if you are giving them the right conditions.

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From: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/15206790#15206790

I'm sure if you search the forum you'll find better answers to your questions.

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amfl226 said:
Thanks for the advice. I have the shotgun fruiting chamber so i guess i wont need to pin. How often should i fan+mist? I have been doing it about 5 times a day.

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