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Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below?
    #22200013 - 09/06/15 11:06 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

I've been told to just cut at the base of the stem with a sterilized razor blade.  Since it can be hard to do so in the tub, is it best to lift the substrate in the liner out of the tub for harvest like Frank does here? 

http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/17332777#17332777

I just find that picking them with my hands tends to really tear up the substrate beneath, no matter how careful I am.


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: uninc4life2010]
    #22200043 - 09/06/15 11:15 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

Is why you save some caseing or spawn substrate to patch when your done picking.


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: PabloSumgie]
    #22200066 - 09/06/15 11:25 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

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Is why you save some caseing or spawn substrate to patch when your done picking.



:facepalm: No....


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: PabloSumgie]
    #22200089 - 09/06/15 11:37 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

Quote:

uninc4life2010 said:
I've been told to just cut at the base of the stem with a sterilized razor blade.  Since it can be hard to do so in the tub, is it best to lift the substrate in the liner out of the tub for harvest like Frank does here? 

http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/17332777#17332777

I just find that picking them with my hands tends to really tear up the substrate beneath, no matter how careful I am.



Yes lifting the substrate out is easiest. you can pinch and twist at the base or cut with a blade as you described.

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Is why you save some caseing or spawn substrate to patch when your done picking.



No. NO


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: SteveRogers]
    #22200122 - 09/06/15 11:53 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

I used to use scissors. Now I don't. Easy :thumbup:


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: Pastywhyte]
    #22200147 - 09/07/15 12:01 AM (8 years, 4 months ago)

I like to just use my scalpel to harvest for the easy maneuverability:shrug:


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: mushmagic]
    #22200229 - 09/07/15 12:36 AM (8 years, 4 months ago)

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I like to just use my scalpel to harvest for the easy maneuverability:shrug:




That's a great idea!


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: uninc4life2010]
    #22200414 - 09/07/15 02:01 AM (8 years, 4 months ago)

If I'm planning for 2nd flush I cut at the base.

If not, I twist and pull.

It also largely depends on how the fruits are connected to the sub. Sometimes they pop right off without leaving a dent, in which instance cutting would be pointless. You'll learn which method is best with time.


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: TheEaglesGift]
    #22200660 - 09/07/15 05:48 AM (8 years, 4 months ago)

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If I'm planning for 2nd flush I cut at the base.

If not, I twist and pull.

It also largely depends on how the fruits are connected to the sub. Sometimes they pop right off without leaving a dent, in which instance cutting would be pointless. You'll learn which method is best with time.




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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: blindingleaf]
    #22200843 - 09/07/15 07:44 AM (8 years, 4 months ago)

I plan on pulling my sub out and using a hedge cutter.


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: PoIIo]
    #22202402 - 09/07/15 02:20 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

Would a weed whacker work?  Just wondering.


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: uninc4life2010]
    #22202410 - 09/07/15 02:23 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

:thumbup:


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: uninc4life2010]
    #22202415 - 09/07/15 02:24 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

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PoIIo said:
I plan on pulling my sub out and using a hedge cutter.



Quote:

uninc4life2010 said:
Would a weed whacker work?  Just wondering.



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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: Psilosoulful]
    #22202418 - 09/07/15 02:26 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)



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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: blindingleaf]
    #22202427 - 09/07/15 02:29 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

:whathesaid::popcorn:


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: blindingleaf]
    #22202429 - 09/07/15 02:29 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

Great video leaf :rockon:


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: Pastywhyte]
    #22202451 - 09/07/15 02:35 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

NICE...


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Re: Best way to pick fruits that won't harm the substrate below? [Re: uninc4life2010]
    #22202510 - 09/07/15 02:52 PM (8 years, 4 months ago)

Diggin the background music too:rockon:


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