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OfflineMidwestShroomin
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Casing questions for mono tub..bubble wrap?
    #21827875 - 06/19/15 11:53 AM (9 years, 6 months ago)

1.  If I am using hpoo/straw as a substrate, can I put a thin layer of it over the mixed spawn so no grains are exposed?

2.  After that ^^ colonizes, would I add a casing layer and mist until the casing is glistening and THEN 'set it and forget it'?

3.  Should I use bubble wrap to create a humid environment at the surface level of the substrate even though I have a casing layer?

4.  I know that people say that cubes doesn't need a casing layer, but I wonder if misting a colonized, uncased substrate where myc isn't protected is a bad thing..

5.  I am also aware that there are different size hole placements one should use depending on if they cased their sub or not, true?


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Re: Casing questions for mono tub..bubble wrap? (cubes) [Re: MidwestShroomin]
    #21827913 - 06/19/15 12:03 PM (9 years, 6 months ago)

1. Yes

2. No need for second casing layer

3. No bubble wrap

4. Misting mycelium makes it smooth and that can dry out a bit. Misting it isn't a problem but letting parts dry out is.

5. Standard monotub holes will do.

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Re: Casing questions for mono tub..bubble wrap? (cubes) [Re: GreenRabbit]
    #21840586 - 06/22/15 04:14 AM (9 years, 6 months ago)

bump for more opinions


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Re: Casing questions for mono tub..bubble wrap? (cubes) [Re: MidwestShroomin]
    #21840839 - 06/22/15 07:40 AM (9 years, 6 months ago)

I do one.  It works good.

I've never done two.

I tried a wax paper casing layer and lost a tub.  It could have been bad spawn.

I've had subs dry out because I pulled them out of colonization too soon.  Thinner substrates (2" depth).  My deeper subs seem to hold moisture a lot better.

I've been using mini-shotgun hybrids but I'm moving on to some mini-dub tubs.  I plan to start with three 1/4" holes and two 1" holes per tub with a 4" substrate.  If it's not enough FAE I'll add a couple more 1/4" holes.


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Re: Casing questions for mono tub..bubble wrap? (cubes) [Re: MidwestShroomin]
    #21840846 - 06/22/15 07:43 AM (9 years, 6 months ago)

1.  Differing opinions on layering vs mixing I always mix and don't worry about the top layer.

2.  Yes, I like to use a pasteurized non-nutritive casing layer.

3.  The casing layer is enough

4.  I always case so I can't really respond from experience.

5.  The holes are for FAE.  Your environmental conditions are more important than whether or not you cased.

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