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DevilFromRs
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My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek *DELETED*
#18782586 - 08/31/13 07:25 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18782600 - 08/31/13 07:27 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Looks good to me take the tin foil off after pressure cooking. Once they cool down I'd get rid of that towel.
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Should have used tap water, not distilled water.
Only use distilled water for spore syringes.
The lids are fine, remove the foil now.
The foil comes off after sterilization and stays off.
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: PussyFart]
#18782650 - 08/31/13 07:39 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Notahacker420 said:
The foil comes off after sterilization and stays off.
 One thing though. Depends on how long after sterilization you wait to inoculate. If there is nothing covering the holes then leave the foil on until inoculation. Then ditch it. Otherwise you risk contamination by pushing the needle through a possibly contaminated verm layer.
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: The Psyentist]
#18782672 - 08/31/13 07:42 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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The Psyentist said:
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Notahacker420 said:
The foil comes off after sterilization and stays off.
 One thing though. Depends on how long after sterilization you wait to inoculate. If there is nothing covering the holes then leave the foil on until inoculation. Then ditch it. Otherwise you risk contamination by pushing the needle through a possibly contaminated verm layer.
No, you want to remove the foil after sterilization no matter what if there is a dry verm layer.
If you do not you risk the dry verm layer becoming moist, which is an invitation for contams.
If the dry verm layer stays dry, the cakes should be fine.
There should be little worry of pushing a contam all the way thru it.
Use the finest verm for the best protection.
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18782694 - 08/31/13 07:47 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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DevilFromRs said: Alright ladies and gents, in this thread I'm going to let you tag along on my first grow journey.  I'm mostly going to be asking a lot of question but will post a lot of updates. My b+ spore syringe arrived in the mail yesterday, so I took off work today to prepare everything.
So far I've made 5 half-pint jars (2 cups verm, 1 cup distilled water, 1 cup 100% organic rye flour, dry layer of verm) and put them in my pressure cooker at 15 psi for 60 mins. They've cooled down for about 5 hours now and I plan on inoculating them tonight.
First question of the thread; I put aluminum foil on all of the tops but it looks like moisture has gotten in or it may just be me, thoughts?

They are cooling in my closet ATM.

yeah either your a girl or you need to cut your nails. All jokes aside - take the foil, make a hat out of it, and enjoy the new headgear. Just please, please, please leave it off of your jars.
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: tbagtag]
#18782710 - 08/31/13 07:50 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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They've only been cooling for 5 hours. You guys are saying she should have taken it off 5 hours ago?
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: PussyFart]
#18782721 - 08/31/13 07:53 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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The foil tops have been removed and going to wait roughly another 2-2 1/2 hours until I start inoculation. Wipe gloves down real good with 70% alcohol and needle and flame until red hot, inoculate jar in each of the four holes with the needle touching the side of the glass, wipe with alcohol and flame tip in between each jar? Also how many cc's per hole? (4 holes on each lid). If everything goes smoothly with no contams and good healthy myc growth I will probably sterilize and inoc 5 more jars in a week or so..
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18782737 - 08/31/13 07:56 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Skip the wiping the needle part. Just flame sterilize. The more you add the more risk of contamination.
Also it can take up to 3 weeks to see growth just as a heads up.
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: tbagtag]
#18784444 - 09/01/13 08:49 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Inoculated all 5 jars last night. Somehow ended up using almost 2cc per jar.. Idek. Hoping that I see some strong growth in the next week or two with no contams or I might be ordering another syringe .
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18784453 - 09/01/13 08:52 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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DevilFromRs said: Inoculated all 5 jars last night. Somehow ended up using almost 2cc per jar.. Idek. Hoping that I see some strong growth in the next week or two with no contams or I might be ordering another syringe .
The first time i used too much too. Youll be fine, practice makes perfect. But please tell me you skipped the wipe?
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: tbagtag]
#18784456 - 09/01/13 08:56 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yep. Should I take the towel off or leave the jars on it? It's clean.
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18784471 - 09/01/13 09:01 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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its fine if you have your jars on it. Just dont have it under your SGFC unless you really want mold. And are you using lids or foil?
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18784504 - 09/01/13 09:12 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I have my sgfc on top of 4 small jars on each corner on a small glass table. Probably foil.
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18793583 - 09/03/13 09:39 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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My room temp is staying around a constant 72-75F. Is this okay or is it too cold?
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18793594 - 09/03/13 09:42 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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It's fine
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18793595 - 09/03/13 09:42 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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That is perfect
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: Stromrider]
#18793637 - 09/03/13 09:53 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Alright cool, thanks. I only have 1cc left in my syringe I plan on following this liquid culture guide hopefully all goes smooth http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/2321056
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18793656 - 09/03/13 10:00 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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You'd be better off using that 1cc to knock up a grain jar and once it was fully colonized do g2g transfers to increase your culture stock. Liquid culture is pretty sketch.
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: Stromrider]
#18793698 - 09/03/13 10:09 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Not really familiar with that can you link me a guide?
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: The Psyentist]
#18793711 - 09/03/13 10:11 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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The Psyentist said:
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Notahacker420 said:
The foil comes off after sterilization and stays off.
 One thing though. Depends on how long after sterilization you wait to inoculate. If there is nothing covering the holes then leave the foil on until inoculation. Then ditch it. Otherwise you risk contamination by pushing the needle through a possibly contaminated verm layer.
Incorrect.
Remove the foil immediately so the condensation/water under it can evaporate. If not, the verm layer gets saturated and becomes useless. Wet verm is fungi and other contaminant food and they'll colonize right through it. We use breathable micropore tape to prevent the verm layer from accumulating contaminants. Simply wipe the tape with alcohol and inject the red hot needle right through it. RR
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18793716 - 09/03/13 10:12 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I will when I get up. Got to work tonight. Going to bed. Good night
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: tbagtag]
#18793850 - 09/03/13 10:48 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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tbagtag said: It's fine
That's not fine, I sleep with fine and that is not it....
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Edited by PussyFart (09/03/13 10:48 AM)
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: PussyFart]
#18793986 - 09/03/13 11:36 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Notahacker420 said:
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tbagtag said: It's fine
That's not fine, I sleep with fine and that is not it....

It doesn't count if you have to pay for it. Also I think I might actually know you.....
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: tbagtag]
#18794136 - 09/03/13 12:21 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Anything is possible......
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18794814 - 09/03/13 03:21 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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DevilFromRs said: Not really familiar with that can you link me a guide?
Here is frankhorrigans tek list. Check it out. It has helped me a lot. Your need to read "How i prepare wbs" and "How I do grain to grain (g2g) in a SAB" http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/17897163#17897163
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: Stromrider]
#18794949 - 09/03/13 03:50 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Look up GLC in search bar
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: blueconfusion]
#18794959 - 09/03/13 03:52 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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You could also click the link for my grow along. Walks you through everything from start to finish. We just wrapped up g2g transfers.
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: tbagtag]
#18794978 - 09/03/13 03:55 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah tbag has a really write up ive been following along
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: blueconfusion]
#18807660 - 09/06/13 02:27 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Five days since inoculation no signs of growth or contams just waiting patiently for now..
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18844040 - 09/15/13 10:43 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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15 days since inocc no signs of growth???
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18844073 - 09/15/13 10:50 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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DevilFromRs said: 15 days since inocc no signs of growth???
Not a good sign my friend
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: Stromrider]
#18844631 - 09/15/13 01:46 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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My jars have a fruity smell coming out of them as well Idk where I could have messed up.
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18844642 - 09/15/13 01:49 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Should I just discard the jars I'm pretty sure they're contam'd; how should I go about cleaning them for another go?
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Re: My First Grow Attempt - B+ PF Tek [Re: DevilFromRs]
#18844796 - 09/15/13 02:34 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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It could've been the spores you used, depending on where you got them from. A lot of people here discard the jars completely, but if you're planning on saving them then boil them for like an hour to kill any mold/bacteria, and then dump them outside. Afterwards, clean them with dilute bleach solution to make sure everything is dead. Better luck next time, give it another shot
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I'll probably do that it's not a lot of work and I don't have to waste 12$+ but I have another additional 5 jars I plan on using for the next one anyways. How much water do you put at the bottom of the PC I might have messed up there.
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