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Hurrakrayne

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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: mushboy]
#24436559 - 06/26/17 12:19 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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While I'm rinsing my brf cakes before dunking some mycelium is wiping away. Is this normal or no?
I'm a complete noon to this so any help will be greatly appreciated.
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jkz
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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Hurrakrayne]
#24436561 - 06/26/17 12:20 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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It's normal if your water pressure is too high. Turn the water down a little. You'll lose less.
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Hurrakrayne

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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: jkz]
#24436564 - 06/26/17 12:22 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Thank you very much
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Hurrakrayne

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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Hurrakrayne]
#24436568 - 06/26/17 12:25 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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One more question how often should I mist and fan with a sgfc?
I've watched the rr videos and read the pf tek multiple times I would just rather have someone with some experience tell me first hand.. Of that makes sense
Thanks In advance!!
Edited by Hurrakrayne (06/26/17 12:26 PM)
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jkz
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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Hurrakrayne]
#24436582 - 06/26/17 12:35 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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If your sgfc is built right, you won't need to fan at all. Taking the top off to mist will be enough. And I'd mist when they look dry. It's more of a situitational thing. Probably twice, maybe 3 times a day. Maybe less. It's been 4 years since I've touched a cake lol and when I did I missed in the morning and before bed. That was it.
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Hurrakrayne

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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: jkz]
#24436588 - 06/26/17 12:39 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Ok so is there no need to mist right after placing into sgfc? Only mist when cakes begin to look dry? I'll post pic in a minute of my aged. Can you lmk if I did build it right?
Sorry for all the questions a I just really don't wanna mess this part up.. Everything else has gone terrific
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Hurrakrayne

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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Hurrakrayne]
#24436590 - 06/26/17 12:43 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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That is my sgfc does it look ok or nah?
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jkz
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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Hurrakrayne]
#24436613 - 06/26/17 12:53 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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No worries man. I like to help people, especially when they listen and aren't fucktards.
First off, at least double that amount of perlite. The holes in your box are all over the place, but should still work. If you notice your cakes are dying out really fast, tape up some of the holes. My sgfc looked like that too, and once I taped up some holes it performed well. You'll know after a few days if you need to tape some holes up. You won't need mist right away, make sure your perlite is wet as fuck tho. Like, soaking but not dripping it the bottom.
You can also trim down some of the foil, and make sure to lad that tub up with as many cakes as you can. More cakes, more humidity on the surface of the cake, better pin sets.
Keep us posted, I wanna see how you do.
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Hurrakrayne

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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: jkz]
#24436622 - 06/26/17 01:00 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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jkz said: No worries man. I like to help people, especially when they listen and aren't fucktards.
First off, at least double that amount of perlite. The holes in your box are all over the place, but should still work. If you notice your cakes are dying out really fast, tape up some of the holes. My sgfc looked like that too, and once I taped up some holes it performed well. You'll know after a few days if you need to tape some holes up. You won't need mist right away, make sure your perlite is wet as fuck tho. Like, soaking but not dripping it the bottom.
You can also trim down some of the foil, and make sure to lad that tub up with as many cakes as you can. More cakes, more humidity on the surface of the cake, better pin sets.
Keep us posted, I wanna see how you do.
Thanks man.. Only problem with the perlite is that's all I had it was a whole bag..
The reason the holes are all over the place is my hand was cramping and I was anxious to get it done..
Also I think I used a size smaller than 1/4".. The end of the bit was worn out so I couldn't make out the size so I made more holes figuring it would balance out..
I'm putting 4 more cakes in tomorrow so could I add more perlite even though there is already a cake in there?
If that amount of perlite will work i would rather not add more if I don't have to..
Once again thanks for any and all help
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Hurrakrayne

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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Hurrakrayne]
#24436630 - 06/26/17 01:02 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Also Should I mist the perlite a little extra than the cakes to keep it moist or no?
I am going to take everything u say into consideration.
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jkz
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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Hurrakrayne]
#24436642 - 06/26/17 01:06 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Just lift the cake out and add more. That will probably work, but your chamber will be less efficient. The perlite is basically what creates the humidity in your tub. With less, you'll have to rewet it more and mist more often.
I tried doing it with like 3" before and everyday I had to rewet it. Doubled to 6" after someone here told me to, and I went back to a quick mist twice a day. Rewetted the perlite once every 10 days or so.
The holes will be fine if you keep an eye on it. Dont let anything dry out. If it seems like it is, cover some of the holes.
You Shouldn't need to mist it, but with that little, it may not hurt. Basically, you should be able to put the palm of your hand on the perlite and a bunch should stick to it. If not, mist it.
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Hurrakrayne

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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: jkz]
#24436654 - 06/26/17 01:12 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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jkz said: Just lift the cake out and add more. That will probably work, but your chamber will be less efficient. The perlite is basically what creates the humidity in your tub. With less, you'll have to rewet it more and mist more often.
I tried doing it with like 3" before and everyday I had to rewet it. Doubled to 6" after someone here told me to, and I went back to a quick mist twice a day. Rewetted the perlite once every 10 days or so.
The holes will be fine if you keep an eye on it. Dont let anything dry out. If it seems like it is, cover some of the holes.
You Shouldn't need to mist it, but with that little, it may not hurt. Basically, you should be able to put the palm of your hand on the perlite and a bunch should stick to it. If not, mist it.
Ok I will take that advice and add more perlite. I work 10 hour days so I'd rather not have to worry about misting if not completely necessary.. The height of the Fc is only 12 1/4" Will that make a difference when I add more perlite?
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jkz
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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Hurrakrayne]
#24436661 - 06/26/17 01:14 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Yeah if you work long hours your better off adding more perlite.
It's kinda small maybe, but shouldn't matter much. Not often you'll get massive shrooms that will reach your lid. And if you do, meh. It won't matter much still.
Good luck dude!
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Hurrakrayne

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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: jkz]
#24436689 - 06/26/17 01:24 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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jkz said: Yeah if you work long hours your better off adding more perlite.
It's kinda small maybe, but shouldn't matter much. Not often you'll get massive shrooms that will reach your lid. And if you do, meh. It won't matter much still.
Good luck dude!
Ok definitely adding more than thank u so much.. I will definitely keep you posted on the progress
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TheMadHatter420
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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Hurrakrayne] 1
#24437091 - 06/26/17 04:26 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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The less perlite the more misting that you MAY need. Half assing your SGFC is a quick way to have bad results. If you want to do good, do things right. It is what it is and you have that to work with now. Once your pin set is in you will probably want to bottom water. you should not mist for about 24 hours after your dunk and roll as your cake needs time for the mycelium to grab hold of that vermiculite.
My credentials, lol. Any problems you can shoot me a message and I will help you the best I can. I currently have like 40+ pint cakes colonizing.
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Kenetic
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Makes me wanna try pf tek. Good grow man!
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jkz
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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Kenetic]
#24437823 - 06/26/17 08:57 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Hatter the cake masta!
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Crispykoot
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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: jkz]
#24440569 - 06/27/17 07:54 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Anybody know what this might be in my PE spawn?
These are from May 28...About a month old.
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jkz
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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Crispykoot]
#24440596 - 06/27/17 08:02 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Blobs maybe?  Spawn um lol
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Lobi
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Re: Cultivation General Discussion [Re: Crispykoot]
#24440601 - 06/27/17 08:05 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Would you guys rather see a PE6 or Redboy print give away?
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