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Mtez44
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PF Block in SGFC question
#23928580 - 12/15/16 08:24 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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I have two PF blocks in a SGFC. One doesn't quite look right and the other is starting to bruise. Can the bruising somehow be related to the other one possibly being contaminated somehow? Should I ditch the one that looks a little tinged? Or just let it fruit?
I also have been misting anytime the RH drops below 90. Maybe I'm not fanning enough and could possibly be the cause for bruising.
Just wondering what your opinions are on this.
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mtez44]
#23928591 - 12/15/16 08:29 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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To my knowledge, bruising is almost always the result of conditions that were too dry at one point or another. When the tissue is rehydrated, bruising happens.
Post some pics. Let's see the other cake.
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: r.lutece]
#23928603 - 12/15/16 08:35 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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I am so sorry...I meant to post the pics 
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mtez44]
#23928616 - 12/15/16 08:39 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Definitely dry. Keep the surface glistening.
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Mtez44
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mad Season]
#23928676 - 12/15/16 09:10 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Ok will definitely keep it moist. Humidistat says we are good but I guess that's just relative humidity. Different than surface.
Does anyone have an opinion on the possible contam block? Maybe metabolites? Pics 1 and 3. Just let it ride?
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mtez44]
#23928702 - 12/15/16 09:25 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Just yellowing from being dry. When it gets dry it also weakens and gets swarmed with bacteria, coincidentally also happens when too wet. Gotta have that sweet spot pretty much at all times.
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mad Season]
#23933001 - 12/16/16 04:52 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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This block keeps getting bluer and bluer. I spray it atleast twice a day. Today I was able to come back about an hour later after I sprayed it until glistening. When I came back it was dry. I have an Ultrasonic humidifier in the room set at 90%. Room is only 8x8x7h. Humidistat inside SGFC says 90-99% whenever I check it
Should I just go ahead until dunk the blocks for a day?
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mtez44]
#23933224 - 12/16/16 06:24 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Consider finding a way to bottom water them. Maybe you can make a shallow tray out of some cardboard and foil to give them a reservoir of water to stay hydrated. Keep in mind that high RH isn't the be-all, end-all of cake hydration.
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: r.lutece]
#23933255 - 12/16/16 06:42 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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That's kind of my question. RH seems fine. The Blocks themselves just seem dry. Should t they stay glistening for longer than an hour after I spray?
I'll using a tray/reservoir mess with the way the SGFC works? I thought it needed air on all sides
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mtez44]
#23933324 - 12/16/16 07:03 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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It shouldn't be much larger than the bottoms of the blocks themselves. It's more or less a replacement for foil "place mats" beneath the blocks, except it has a slight ridge around the edge so that you can pour water in and make it available for the cake while it produces fruits. It's typically recommended for use before the second flush and onwards under the assumption that you dunked and rolled before the first flush.
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: r.lutece]
#23933402 - 12/16/16 07:23 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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I misunderstood you the first time. That makes more sense now. Thanks. I will try it.
I did dunk but no roll. Spongi said it made no difference so I went for the simple approach
Do you think I should roll in Verm?
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mtez44]
#23933689 - 12/16/16 08:59 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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That's up to you. I don't see any pins, so it can't hurt, but I believe it needs to be done just after a dunk. So, if you dunk again and then wanna roll in verm, go for it. Makes keeping the cakes/blocks moist easier.
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: r.lutece]
#23936253 - 12/17/16 07:12 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Ok, this sucker has a serious case of blue balls. Do I just ride it out? After a second soak the water was blue!
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mtez44]
#23936269 - 12/17/16 07:19 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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May cake is a little blue/gray like that one. I did a late dunk and roll, and I think I should have been more patient.
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mtez44]
#23936270 - 12/17/16 07:19 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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lol blue balls indeed.
just leave it alone. if it will fruit it will under its own discretion. its been abused enough.
save room in your chamber by ditching the hydrometer jawn.
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: mushboy]
#23936275 - 12/17/16 07:23 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
mushboy said: save room in your chamber by ditching the hydrometer jawn.

The only hygrometer you need is your fruiting cake.
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: r.lutece]
#23936294 - 12/17/16 07:31 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Noted, thanks.
Think I should roll it in Verm?
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Re: PF Block in SGFC question [Re: Mtez44]
#23936914 - 12/17/16 11:20 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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I'd roll the bitch in verm.
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