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DanteB
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My first bulk
#23906098 - 12/08/16 08:47 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Hi all, Im currently getting ready to spawn my first bulk. I have 4.5 quarts of wgbr (ala 9er tek) that are about to finish colonizing. Ive been doing much research on teks and substrates. Im a broke student now, as cheap as it sounds its hard to afford many supplies.
Im thinking of spawning straight to coir after reading some grow logs. But thinking I can go pickup some hpoo from a local horsery. Is coir and hpoo a good combo, would it be worth it to just get verm.
Sorry in advance if all this seems like noob questions. But some advice from folks with more experience will hopefully save me trouble. I have been reading up. Thanks!
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Re: My first bulk [Re: DanteB]
#23906106 - 12/08/16 08:52 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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for first time id go with coco and the bucket tek. doesnt get easier or cheaper
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DanteB
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Re: My first bulk [Re: mushboy]
#23906110 - 12/08/16 08:55 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Cool Ive done cakes for years and a few smaller casings. Just never with this much spawn. Want everything just right lol. How does one brick sound for the 4.5 qts in an 18 gallon tub?
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Re: My first bulk [Re: DanteB]
#23906112 - 12/08/16 08:59 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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You can do straight coir... Opposed to coir/Verm mix I've not, but have read good reviews from trusted cultivators who have. Considering your current monetary situation... If the Hpoo is free, then definitely get some. If you Do go with the poo, you'll need to properly pasteurize (jars in a 140-160°F bath for 90 minutes).
Hpoo should increase your yeilds over straight coir.
How did you prepare your spawn?
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Re: My first bulk [Re: Jabensis]
#23906118 - 12/08/16 09:02 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Id use half a brick for a tub that small. Plus a quart of verm.... Wouldnt worry about using hpoo
Edit: nvm thought you said 18 quart tub lol
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DanteB
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Re: My first bulk [Re: Kenetic]
#23906124 - 12/08/16 09:06 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Ok, I look at the popular 5050 tek and he uses a full brick in an 18 gallon. If hpoo is used I will pasteurize. I have 9 one pint jars that are only whole grain brown rice with a coffee filter and polyfill hole. All almost finished, no contams.
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Re: My first bulk [Re: Jabensis]
#23906126 - 12/08/16 09:07 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
Jabensis said: Hpoo should increase your yeilds over straight coir.
debatable. yields come from water. ive done hpoo and coco. so far coco has given me better results.. and is easier.
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DanteB
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Re: My first bulk [Re: mushboy]
#23906130 - 12/08/16 09:10 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Looks like then coir then friends. Ill try to scrape together some bread to get a darn bag of verm, if not coir it is. Still have a week probably before spawning.
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Re: My first bulk [Re: DanteB]
#23906145 - 12/08/16 09:18 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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you would need verm regardless.
when you bulk your spawn you are 'bulking' up with water. coco+ver hold more water then just coco on its own. same with hpoo. i always added verm.
verm is something every grower needs. from pf to bulk grains. keep verm on hand.
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