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benjaminlong
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Question about perlite, and question about sgfc holes
#18866663 - 09/20/13 08:43 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I bought a bag of miracle grow perlite. When I opened it Is discovered they were smaller than I had expected. Most of them stay in the strainer, but if I shake the strainer they come through the holes. Should I buy a different bag of perlite? Where is a good place to buy it from? Ive looked everywhere. Perhaps there's a website to order a good bag of it.
And what size drill bit should I use to make the holes in my fruiting chamber? These holes are supposed to be 2" apart, right?
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Re: Question about perlite, and question about sgfc holes [Re: benjaminlong]
#18866681 - 09/20/13 08:48 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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http://www.shroomery.org/11432/Lets-Grow-Mushrooms-Pf-tek-videos Under the terrerium/fruiting chamber TEK. Also covered in video #3 of the BRF tek.
1/8inch bit every two inches all six sides.
Miracle grow perlite is good. You want to get rid of the dust and very fine particles anyway.
most garden centers will carry a huge bag of horticultural grade perlite in some non-descript white bag for maybe 7-10$ more than the miracle grow brands bag which is like 1/8th the size. However more cost effective most people cant fit a bag the size of a 12 year old anywhere.
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Re: Question about perlite, and question about sgfc holes [Re: bodhisatta]
#18866894 - 09/20/13 09:42 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Miracle grow perlite works, perlite from a nursery is usually larger and cheaper for the amount. And tends to work better. Larger perlite allows more air flow through the perlite which creates the desired humidity a lot easier. Miracle grow brand also has added plant food in it, which can sometimes cause the perlite to turn green(algae). You can avoid that by boiling the perlite prior to use. Damp perlite sticks together, not much should fall through the holes.
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benjaminlong
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Re: Question about perlite, and question about sgfc holes [Re: DynGBreeD]
#18867119 - 09/20/13 10:53 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Ok, thanks guys!
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Re: Question about perlite, and question about sgfc holes [Re: benjaminlong]
#18867262 - 09/20/13 11:29 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I got this on amazon with free shipping.
I had no idea how big 100L would be, till the package arrived.
I asked myself, "When did I order a new hot water heater?"
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Re: Question about perlite, and question about sgfc holes [Re: benjaminlong]
#18867293 - 09/20/13 11:35 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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benjaminlong said: Ok, thanks guys! 
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Re: Question about perlite, and question about sgfc holes [Re: hankstymcbankerson]
#18867315 - 09/20/13 11:41 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
TheHastyTadpole said: I got this on amazon with free shipping.
I had no idea how big 100L would be, till the package arrived.
I asked myself, "When did I order a new hot water heater?"

i did the same thing when i ordered verm online none of it went to waste though
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