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uninc4life2010
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How long is too long for monotub colonization time?
#22185915 - 09/03/15 11:47 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I recently spawned 4 66 qt monotubs at a spawn ratio of 1:4. Because I only used 3 quarts of spawn, the tubs are taking a little longer to fully colonize. Today is technically day 13 of colonization, and I'm a little concerned that they aren't quite far enough along. since I usually spawn at 1:2, I'm used to my tubs being completely colonized within 7-10 days. How long is too long as far as colonization is concerned? If they aren't done by day 14, should I consider tossing them? I'm concerned that they may have stalled or may contaminate soon. What is your experience with this?

This pic was taken 2-3 days ago, and the other tubs are at a similar level of colonization. The mycelium looks healthy, but I definitely would like to see it fill in a little more before putting it into fruiting. Strain is penis envy, BTW.
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: uninc4life2010]
#22185937 - 09/03/15 11:56 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Case or fruit it looks ready to me.
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uninc4life2010
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wowimflabbergasted said: Case or fruit it looks ready to me.
Really? Some areas still look a little brown to me.
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: uninc4life2010]
#22186040 - 09/04/15 12:28 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yes. Let it go a few more days if it makes you feel better, it won't hurt anything. I actually let my PE tubs colonize a week or so longer than usual before casing.
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Buck513

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It'll fruit when its ready to do so. Just let it be. You can wait until you see primordia to introduce FAE if you want.
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uninc4life2010
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wowimflabbergasted said: Yes. Let it go a few more days if it makes you feel better, it won't hurt anything. I actually let my PE tubs colonize a week or so longer than usual before casing.
Thanks! I'm probably not going to case these, but I'll put them into fruiting when I have a little more time tomorrow.
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stareatclouds
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: uninc4life2010]
#22186551 - 09/04/15 06:32 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Why such a low spawn count?
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wowimflabbergasted
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: Buck513]
#22186601 - 09/04/15 07:04 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Buck513 said: It'll fruit when its ready to do so. Just let it be. You can wait until you see primordia to introduce FAE if you want.
Are you trolling again buck
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: stareatclouds]
#22186834 - 09/04/15 08:26 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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stareatclouds said: Why such a low spawn count?
1:4 isn't that low.
1:8-1:12
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: Mad Season]
#22186956 - 09/04/15 09:01 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Maybe he meant sperm count.
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: insanemike]
#22186978 - 09/04/15 09:08 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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your tub looks great , i'd fruit that pretty soon
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: cronicr]
#22186999 - 09/04/15 09:15 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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cronicr said: your tub looks great , i'd fruit that pretty soon
Noted. I'll put her into fruiting later today once I get home.
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: uninc4life2010]
#22187370 - 09/04/15 10:45 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Buck513

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wowimflabbergasted said:
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Buck513 said: It'll fruit when its ready to do so. Just let it be. You can wait until you see primordia to introduce FAE if you want.
Are you trolling again buck
I can't see anything I posted to be labeled as trolling.
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stareatclouds
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: Mad Season]
#22188068 - 09/04/15 01:09 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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stareatclouds said: Why such a low spawn count?
1:4 isn't that low.
1:8-1:12
I always thought 5 quarts was the standard amount of spawn for a 66er. It seems like his sub would wind up like 2" deep with 3 quarts at his ratio.
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: stareatclouds]
#22188245 - 09/04/15 02:00 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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A ratio is just a ratio it doesnt say anything about the total amount. 1:4 with 3qt spawn = 1x3 + 4x3 = 15qts. 1:2 ratio with 5 qts spawn = 1x5 + 2x5 = 15 qt's
there should be a gif of a guy drinking from a can of mathematics...
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stareatclouds
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: spacechildo]
#22188263 - 09/04/15 02:05 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yes, I'm aware of that. I am saying that 15 quarts seems like a TINY amount of sub for a 66er. I guess I meant low total amount in general, but only referenced the spawn.
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: stareatclouds]
#22188268 - 09/04/15 02:06 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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stareatclouds said: Yes, I'm aware of that. I am saying that 15 quarts seems like a TINY amount of sub for a 66er.
a brck is 8 plus 2 qt's verm is 10 plus 5 qt's of spawn is 15....that's the numbers from every tek and gives about 4 inches
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: stareatclouds]
#22188272 - 09/04/15 02:07 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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why? you said yourself 5qts and a bucket tek is standard for a 66qt tub. thats ~15qts total.
yeah what cron said. that fast typing math nerd!
Edited by spacechildo (09/04/15 02:08 PM)
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stareatclouds
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Re: How long is too long for monotub colonization time? [Re: cronicr]
#22188282 - 09/04/15 02:09 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Damn, I guess you're right.
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