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mezzy jeb
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How to harvest monotub??
#20275751 - 07/15/14 08:12 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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So I've tried using the search engine and it's returning CRAP.
I see all you awesome shroomerites take your entire substrates out of your monotubs to harvest them, this seems so sweet as I've been struggling to fit my little scissors in there when I've got a full canopy, it would be so much easier to be able to start from the sides.
You know what I'm talking about right? Sorry no pics to share, don't want to use someone else's without their permission.
Is it as simple as picking it up by the liner?
I've broken many a substrate this way - NOT GOOD! Maybe if two people were to pick it up at once it would be easier. Is there any trick I'm missing?
Thanks funguys!
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: mezzy jeb]
#20275827 - 07/15/14 08:39 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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i use sissors, and a razor blade or the old twist and pull method. Sometimes your just gonna pull up some sub.
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cArcace-x
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: alex591955]
#20275852 - 07/15/14 08:47 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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your sub should be near the side hole, you can start by cutting from the holes so you can put your hand inside after... dunno if it help, i don't use liner and that's what i do.
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mezzy jeb
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: cArcace-x]
#20275890 - 07/15/14 09:04 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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alex I'm pretty sure you didn't even read the post, only title... oh well
cArcace thanks for trying to help but I'm asking about a very specific process - taking the substrate out of the tub to harvest.
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PussyFart
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: mezzy jeb]
#20275905 - 07/15/14 09:13 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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If you used a thick liner you can lift the sub out of the tub and harvest on a table.
It makes it easier than trying to maneuver inside a tub filled with fruits.
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mezzy jeb
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: PussyFart]
#20276134 - 07/15/14 10:51 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
PussyFart said: If you used a thick liner you can lift the sub out of the tub and harvest on a table.
It makes it easier than trying to maneuver inside a tub filled with fruits.
This is exactly what I'm talking about. It's just that I've cracked substrates trying to do this before. Cracked substrate after 1st flush is definitely not good. Guess I'll just be very careful in the future.
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36fuckin5
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: mezzy jeb]
#20276424 - 07/15/14 12:13 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Thicker liners/thicker substrates will help that.
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mezzy jeb
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: 36fuckin5]
#20276468 - 07/15/14 12:24 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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36fuckin5 said: Thicker liners/thicker substrates will help that.
Thanks. Wish me luck!
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: mezzy jeb]
#20276478 - 07/15/14 12:27 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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I cut out the fruits in the middle, then with gloved hands flip it upside down while holding the middle and brace it while I slowly pull it out. then it's easy pickin . scalpels , razor and fiskars are all my favorite.o
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: indocult]
#20276486 - 07/15/14 12:29 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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i sometimes just duct tape my bottom holes and fill it with water high enough till i can pick it up
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: cronicr]
#20276529 - 07/15/14 12:40 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Ive flooded my monos before so the sub floats to the top of the tub well to the holes anyway but that usually gets it high enough to harvest with no hassle
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cronicr



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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: Rabbit88]
#20276537 - 07/15/14 12:41 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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same its usualyy just to the holes cause the walls are never strait
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mezzy jeb
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: Rabbit88]
#20276550 - 07/15/14 12:43 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
cronicr said: i sometimes just duct tape my bottom holes and fill it with water high enough till i can pick it up
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Rabbit88 said: Ive flooded my monos before so the sub floats to the top of the tub well to the holes anyway but that usually gets it high enough to harvest with no hassle
Brilliant!
This is what I'm talking about. Things people smarter than myself think up. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks guys
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: cronicr]
#20276865 - 07/15/14 02:03 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
cronicr said: i sometimes just duct tape my bottom holes and fill it with water high enough till i can pick it up

How the hell have I never thought of this?!
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bodhisatta said:
i recommend common sense and figuring it out.
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cronicr



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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: 36fuckin5]
#20276911 - 07/15/14 02:11 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Rabbit88



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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: cronicr]
#20277276 - 07/15/14 03:25 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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No shit cronicr I didnt even notice ure post when I wrote that !
I never thought of using duct tape to cover the holes does it hold up under the water pressure?
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cronicr



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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: Rabbit88]
#20277296 - 07/15/14 03:28 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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mine does, i've had cheap shit fail me but i do it in the tub anyway so i don't care but good duct tape will hold
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: cronicr]
#20277298 - 07/15/14 03:29 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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What if you are stupid and decided to not put a liner in (me) would that still work?
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mezzy jeb
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: otherr]
#20277313 - 07/15/14 03:31 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
otherr said: What if you are stupid and decided to not put a liner in (me) would that still work?
The floating it in water will totally work, yes.
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cronicr



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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: otherr]
#20277314 - 07/15/14 03:31 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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yeah it would still work it may take a few minutes for the sub to loosen itself
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36fuckin5
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Re: How to harvest monotub?? [Re: cronicr]
#20277364 - 07/15/14 03:42 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Well it may or may not work. I don't use liners, and every once in a while I'll get the bottom of my substrate wanting to stick to the tub when I clean it. Not too often, but I've seen a 1" layer want to stick.
I was thinking, instead of the tape (which you have to buy over & over) you could just put your mono into a tub of the same size that has no holes and float it that way.
-------------------- Pat The Bunny said:
A punk rock song won't ever change the world, but I can tell you about a couple that changed me.
bodhisatta said:
i recommend common sense and figuring it out.
These are the TEKs I use. They're all as cheap and easy as possible, just like your mom.
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