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moods.exe
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Some fine tuning needed regarding oyster technique
#23818142 - 11/10/16 01:11 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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Okay big thanks to Grower and Mycolorado for their precious advice on my last thread. Now i would like to know about few things A) Is the straw better chopped or shredded. How will it effect mycelium growth/bag preparation/fruiting.
B)I have been growing oysters for about 6 months in poly bags, only a pound in weight. But now i want to cultivate oysters on logs, which will carry about 3-5 pound wet straw. -So please tell me the general technique for the preparation of logs, without expensive equipments. What are the problems i might face in log method. I heard log method leads to water collection at the bottom of log. what is the optimum size of poly tubes for a 5 pound log.
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Quadman
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Re: Some fine tuning needed regarding oyster technique [Re: moods.exe]
#23818627 - 11/10/16 07:44 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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There will be no significant difference, if you had success with what you were doing keep doing it , yes to chopped straw
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shroombasa
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Re: Some fine tuning needed regarding oyster technique [Re: moods.exe]
#23818835 - 11/10/16 09:11 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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I think something 5"-6" diameter - maybe less - would be the best size for 5#. Easiest way without expensive equipment, get a steel drum, fill with water, put it under a flame, and hot water pasteurize. You'll need a basket to contain all of your straw. A drain is nice but not necessary and you will need two strong people or a pulley/hoist to lift. Working with straw is a pain though. Also, moisture buildup isn't an issue with "logs" that small. If heat treatment isn't an option, you could look into lime pasteurization.
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moonlightmushrooms
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Re: Some fine tuning needed regarding oyster technique [Re: shroombasa]
#23821318 - 11/10/16 10:01 PM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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Logs are an invitation to flies and flies will pass any bacteria around. The quicker you can move to sawdust blocks the better. Look at Gr0wers technique for a low cost steamer and get some unicorn bags if you want to continue to grow consistent well formed fruits. Buying commercial spawn is almost a must, at least to get started, they are vigorous and prolific and definitely worth the money.
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