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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: vatman]
    #22020748 - 07/30/15 04:38 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

yea thats clay not gypsum


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: mrbart4444]
    #22020755 - 07/30/15 04:39 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

yeah going to return it now than

--Returned--

God damn store clerks tried to ague that it is Gypsum. I was like no its an equivalent. Had to get a manger out and show them that it was bought 20 mins ago to get it returned.


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: vatman]
    #22020906 - 07/30/15 05:03 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Looks like most gypsum in bulk is "Gypsum Plus AST"

http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/15885919

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RogerRabbit said:
That stuff will work OK if you can't find it without the polymer.
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http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/9767190
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RogerRabbit said:
Never heard of the AST being added, but if it was in the garden center, it should work OK.  You don't add a tablespoon per half pint jar, you add a tablespoon per 5 half pint jars.
RR




Here is an active grow log that uses Gypsum Plus AST
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/16217455

The ingredients for the home depot Gypsum are

Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate..........98%
Anionic Polyacrylamide Emulsion.....2%
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/21206153
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http://www.penningtonfertilizer.com/~/media/Fertilizer/Files/Pennington/08Penn_FastActingGypsum.ashx

that 2% emulsion is a soil conditioner, and a very nasty chemical. its not supposed to be used in agricultural use, as it can contaminate food with acrylamide, a neurotoxin.

don't use it




Best deal I can find on pure gyp 25+outrageous shipping(rate depending on address) =65 for 50 LB
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Pounds-Calcium-Sulfate-Dihydrate-Gypsum-Fine-Powder-Very-Soluble-/370627469950?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564b1e627e#shpCntId


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: vatman]
    #22021625 - 07/30/15 07:18 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

So your thread got me thinking so i just went to my local lowes and in the very back in the garden section were they keep the lime and grass seed i found this. Was 14 bucks for 30 lbs go check your local lowes or home depot.


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: mrbart4444]
    #22021717 - 07/30/15 07:38 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

The lady in the section told me they didnt have it. Obviously she looked like she knew little about the store anyways so you might have to do some digging around yourself.


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: mrbart4444]
    #22022516 - 07/30/15 10:59 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

I haven't come across a commercial grower who doesn't use it yet. Perhaps not necessary if you are growing just "to see if it works" but if you want to maximize your yields your going to need it


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: mcchieftan]
    #22022530 - 07/30/15 11:04 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

yeah next time I head into the city (not this hick town) Ill stop by a few Lowes and Home improvement shops to see what they got. Don't think I would have too much luck finding pure gypsum though. Most are the AST crap witch can be OK or bad.


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: mcchieftan]
    #22023157 - 07/31/15 05:56 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

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I haven't come across a commercial grower who doesn't use it yet. Perhaps not necessary if you are growing just "to see if it works" but if you want to maximize your yields your going to need it




funny, i don't know anyone who uses it in the states.  pretty much a waste IMO.


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: drake89]
    #22023158 - 07/31/15 05:57 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

if you're in a hick town I'd hit up your local farmer's co-op/seed/feed store


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: drake89]
    #22023162 - 07/31/15 06:01 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

interesting: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/15065768#15065768

As I'm largely avoiding experimenting I just trusted this guy. Have you done runs with and without drake?


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: mcchieftan]
    #22023198 - 07/31/15 06:32 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

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interesting: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/15065768#15065768

As I'm largely avoiding experimenting I just trusted this guy. Have you done runs with and without drake?




yeah i never noticed a difference in colonization time, yields, or anything like that.  so i quit buying it.  same story I've heard from other growers.  i just can't imagine sulphur being a limiting nutrient in mushroom growth...


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: drake89]
    #22023200 - 07/31/15 06:34 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

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interesting: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/15065768#15065768

As I'm largely avoiding experimenting I just trusted this guy. Have you done runs with and without drake?




yeah i never noticed a difference in colonization time, yields, or anything like that.  so i quit buying it.  same story I've heard from other growers.  i just can't imagine sulphur being a limiting nutrient in mushroom growth...




if you're gonna add calcium then crushed limestone or crushed oyster shells are much cheaper in my area.  But I skip that as well.  Just fuel pellets, bran, grain, and water for me.


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: drake89]
    #22023303 - 07/31/15 07:26 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Gypsum is used in a lot of mushroom composting to help aerate the compost piles because of how it adheres to straw. This is also probably a big part of why its used in spawn making. A lot of large scale applications of gypsum I've seen involve adding it after the grains have been cooked, which can help lock up excess moisture.

Here's a link to my journal with a little info on gypsum. :cool:

A good place to find small amounts of pure/powered gypsum is homebrewing stores.

I run spawn jars with & without gypsum regularly and like drake said - never have noticed a difference when used or not.  :shrug:

I'm just beginning my experiments in composting for a suitable agaricus substrate so can't comment on it yet, but I did add gypsum to the pile while turning and rewetting it for the first time.

I also sold a bunch of SRA spawn to a farmer this summer who prepped his beds liberally with gypsum. He's an older produce farmer and grows many organic veggies from the ground so I'm sure he knows whats up and included the gypsum. I didn't ask, but once again its probably mostly included to aerate, while helping to retain moisture in the beds.

I've read it can also help clump certain chemicals in soil and composts.


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: poofterFroth]
    #22025099 - 07/31/15 04:35 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Went into the city so far I've found this. Doubt it is the correct stuff. Its in pearl form


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: vatman]
    #22025104 - 07/31/15 04:37 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Thats it man


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: mrbart4444]
    #22025113 - 07/31/15 04:40 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Even though it's in "peral" form? I don't want to tear the bag open to make sure it's not clay or something


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: mrbart4444]
    #22025117 - 07/31/15 04:41 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

That's the shit, I noticed gypsum helps give more density also, just an fyi


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: PinPornProducer]
    #22025153 - 07/31/15 04:51 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Bought the stuff here is a picture


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: vatman]
    #22025156 - 07/31/15 04:51 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

look at the ingredients its calcium sulphate along with everything else in gypsum thats the good stuff the pearl form doesnt matter itll dissolve in watter anyways that stuff i bought was in pellet form to.


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Re: Need some clarification on Gypsum [Re: vatman]
    #22025166 - 07/31/15 04:53 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

The only thing you gotta watch for is that "gypsum equivalent" crap. That one doesnt even have ast in it good find. :thumbup:


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