|
Some of these posts are very old and might contain outdated information. You may wish to search for newer posts instead.
|
itinkitook2much
Psychonaut



Registered: 09/04/13
Posts: 180
Loc: CANADA
Last seen: 2 years, 4 months
|
wtf Fruiting from under cake???
#19297996 - 12/19/13 01:19 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
The mushrooms began growing from underneath my only non contaminated BRF cake.. It has been in the FC for quite a while with no signs of fruiting until just 5 minutes ago I noticed a head popping out from underneath. Flipped it and found a couple other tiny ones lol. I was very happy but confused, is this weird?.. I find it weird.. but then again I'm a certified noob. Can anybody tell me why ?
  
--------------------

|
cronicr



Registered: 08/07/11
Posts: 61,436
Loc: Van Isle
Last seen: 2 years, 1 month
|
|
Better moisture at the bottom cut your foil back
--------------------
  It doesn't matter what i think of you...all that matters is clean spawn I'm tired do me a favor
|
itinkitook2much
Psychonaut



Registered: 09/04/13
Posts: 180
Loc: CANADA
Last seen: 2 years, 4 months
|
Re: wtf Fruiting from under cake??? [Re: cronicr]
#19298398 - 12/19/13 03:03 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
cronicr said: Better moisture at the bottom cut your foil back
i dont understand what you want me to do.. " Cut my foil back" ?
--------------------

|
SpitballJedi
Ancient Astronaut



Registered: 10/13/12
Posts: 8,598
Loc: Nibiru
|
|
yes. Trim it so it's just slightly bigger diameter than the cake. Or, just use the jar lids instead.
-------------------- The Basics A little civility goes a long way The Noob Forum The Hammock Hangers' Forum
|
Camtaro420
Birdman



Registered: 11/25/13
Posts: 707
Loc: New Mexico
Last seen: 5 years, 6 months
|
|
You only need as much foil as there is cake to sit it on. Cut the foil till it's JUST big enough for the cake to not touch the verm(stoner moment) perlite. It's ok if the mushrooms do.
Edited by Camtaro420 (12/19/13 05:39 PM)
|
itinkitook2much
Psychonaut



Registered: 09/04/13
Posts: 180
Loc: CANADA
Last seen: 2 years, 4 months
|
Re: wtf Fruiting from under cake??? [Re: Camtaro420]
#19298508 - 12/19/13 03:28 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
ooooooh okokt, thank you guys
--------------------

|
Mosey3012



Registered: 12/12/12
Posts: 675
Last seen: 4 months, 9 days
|
Re: wtf Fruiting from under cake??? [Re: Camtaro420]
#19298566 - 12/19/13 03:43 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
You just gotta keep in mind with this hobby that your fruits will form in the most ideal conditions possible so in this instance the cakes' surface on the bottom holds a much more favorable relative humidity (RH) than that of its top. Due to the bottom not being perfectly flat, and what its sitting on not being either, there is obviously enough Fresh Air Exchange (FAE) occurring down there to provide the necessary evaporation for pin formation. So its not so much "weird" as it is a common occurrence using the growing method you've chosen
-------------------- "Each of these lives is the right one! Every path is the right path. Everything could have been anything else and it would have just as much meaning"
  "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost"
|
Nakor420
Fun Guy



Registered: 05/02/13
Posts: 1,616
Loc: The Spirit World
Last seen: 10 years, 23 days
|
Re: wtf Fruiting from under cake??? [Re: Camtaro420]
#19298601 - 12/19/13 03:52 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
Camtaro420 said: You only need as much foil as there is cake to sit it on. Cut the foil till it's JUST big enough for the cake to not touch the verm. It's ok if the mushrooms do.
You mean JUST big enough to not touch the PERLITE...
|
itinkitook2much
Psychonaut



Registered: 09/04/13
Posts: 180
Loc: CANADA
Last seen: 2 years, 4 months
|
Re: wtf Fruiting from under cake??? [Re: Nakor420]
#19298890 - 12/19/13 04:58 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
Okay so should I also add some perlite?? Is that why there isnt enough humidity or maybe Not spraying enough water? (2-3 times a day on walls +perlite)
--------------------

|
SpitballJedi
Ancient Astronaut



Registered: 10/13/12
Posts: 8,598
Loc: Nibiru
|
|
Basic Principles of the SGFC
Quote:
SpitballJedi said: Principles and construction of Shotgun Fruiting Chambers (SGFC):
This guide is not focused on PF/BRF cakes per se. It's really just the basics of how the SGFC works.
How it's made A properly made SGFC Is made of a clear/transparent tote with 1/4" holes on all 6 sides about 2" apart in a grid pattern. All 6 sides means the 4 vertical sides AND top AND bottom.
They need 4"-5" of damp perlite. You may need to rinse the perlite a few times to get rid of the dust. The dust can accumulate at the bottom, clogging the holes. A few pieces of perlite may fall through the hole, but only a few.
Principle of operation A properly made SGFC uses natural air currents to create high relative humidity (RH) and constant fresh air exchange (FAE).
The fresh air that flows in through the bottom holes rises up through the damp perlite assisting in evaporation. This evaporation is where you get your humidity.
Because humid air rises, it flows up and out the other holes, thus allowing more fresh air in through the bottom. This is how you get constant FAE without sacrificing humidity.
Some Things to Consider The SGFC must not sit directly on a flat surface. It needs to be elevated. If not elevated, air can't flow in through the bottom and the whole system breaks down.
Running a fan in the room with your SGFC will also disrupt the natural currents.
Once inside the SGFC, your cakes will need to misted and fanned. Because of the constant FAE, your cakes will dry out if not misted regularly. Schedules may vary slightly from region to region, but 3-6 times a day is pretty common.
Mist your cakes till they glisten with moisture and then fan the SGFC out. There is a magic moment when your cakes are no longer glistening, but they still appear moist, this is when you want to mist and fan again. Do this as often as required.
Mist cakes directly with a fine mist. The over-spray helps keep your perlite damp. Misting the walls serves absolutely no purpose.
-------------------- The Basics A little civility goes a long way The Noob Forum The Hammock Hangers' Forum
|
Camtaro420
Birdman



Registered: 11/25/13
Posts: 707
Loc: New Mexico
Last seen: 5 years, 6 months
|
Re: wtf Fruiting from under cake??? [Re: Nakor420]
#19299123 - 12/19/13 05:39 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
Nakor420 said:
Quote:
Camtaro420 said: You only need as much foil as there is cake to sit it on. Cut the foil till it's JUST big enough for the cake to not touch the verm. It's ok if the mushrooms do.
You mean JUST big enough to not touch the PERLITE... 
Haha yes sir thank you for noticing that to much . fixing my post now xD
|
Doc Seta
Sinister Das Trip Sober



Registered: 12/18/13
Posts: 550
Loc: Tunafish, Ocean
|
Re: wtf Fruiting from under cake??? [Re: Camtaro420]
#19299146 - 12/19/13 05:43 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
Happens from my casings?
|
Doc Seta
Sinister Das Trip Sober



Registered: 12/18/13
Posts: 550
Loc: Tunafish, Ocean
|
|
Quote:
itinkitook2much said: The mushrooms began growing from underneath my only non contaminated BRF cake.. It has been in the FC for quite a while with no signs of fruiting until just 5 minutes ago I noticed a head popping out from underneath. Flipped it and found a couple other tiny ones lol. I was very happy but confused, is this weird?.. I find it weird.. but then again I'm a certified noob. Can anybody tell me why ?
   
You should take a lid fill it with moist verm instead of tin foil, works great!
|
itinkitook2much
Psychonaut



Registered: 09/04/13
Posts: 180
Loc: CANADA
Last seen: 2 years, 4 months
|
Re: wtf Fruiting from under cake??? [Re: Doc Seta]
#19307133 - 12/21/13 09:39 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
check it out guys:) Added some perlite(maybe not enough) and cut the foil! Lookin' good ???
   
--------------------

|
Camtaro420
Birdman



Registered: 11/25/13
Posts: 707
Loc: New Mexico
Last seen: 5 years, 6 months
|
|
Looks a little wet, but you prolly took the pic right after misting.
Other then that,
|
itinkitook2much
Psychonaut



Registered: 09/04/13
Posts: 180
Loc: CANADA
Last seen: 2 years, 4 months
|
Re: wtf Fruiting from under cake??? [Re: Camtaro420]
#19307358 - 12/21/13 10:46 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
Camtaro420 said: Looks a little wet, but you prolly took the pic right after misting.
Other then that, 
yeah about that.. is dripping too much misting?
--------------------

|
cronicr



Registered: 08/07/11
Posts: 61,436
Loc: Van Isle
Last seen: 2 years, 1 month
|
|
Just wait for it to dry up before misting again
--------------------
  It doesn't matter what i think of you...all that matters is clean spawn I'm tired do me a favor
|
itinkitook2much
Psychonaut



Registered: 09/04/13
Posts: 180
Loc: CANADA
Last seen: 2 years, 4 months
|
Re: wtf Fruiting from under cake??? [Re: cronicr]
#19307406 - 12/21/13 10:56 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
cronicr said: Just wait for it to dry up before misting again
Okay, I'l try not to over spray. Thanks dudes
--------------------

|
Cannabischarlie
Resident badass


Registered: 11/28/05
Posts: 14,777
Last seen: 4 seconds
|
|
When I did my PF grow this was pretty common. It happens for the reasons mentioned. I had some standing water sitting in my fishtank, I had a pane of glass to keep droplets from hitting cakes when I sprayed and used the airstone in a cup method.
it was all from a book, didn't even call it the PF tek, but it did lead me here and the rest is history, got into casings, etc
-------------------- This section of the signature line has been intentionally left blank.
we could all use a little more sunshine.
yeah, she's funny and somewhat interesting. not a beauty queen, but not bad lookin. i'd feel quite honored to fuck janine garofalo. -tiny_rabid_birds
|
itinkitook2much
Psychonaut



Registered: 09/04/13
Posts: 180
Loc: CANADA
Last seen: 2 years, 4 months
|
|
Quote:
Cannabischarlie said: When I did my PF grow this was pretty common. It happens for the reasons mentioned. I had some standing water sitting in my fishtank, I had a pane of glass to keep droplets from hitting cakes when I sprayed and used the airstone in a cup method.
it was all from a book, didn't even call it the PF tek, but it did lead me here and the rest is history, got into casings, etc
yeah its the 2nd time I read about casings, gonna get my google on big time thanks guys
--------------------

|
|