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m_ak_s said:
First of all I'd like to say Hi to Everybody . Good to be here as a noobie.

Some time ago I started my first attempt. It's been almost three weeks since I mixed colonized grains with coco coir. Everything looks quite healthy I guess, but the surface is really weak. Is it maybe due to low humidity? Can I repair it somehow. I appreciate any hints and suggestions.

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El Chupacabra said:
It would be beneficial if it were exposed to light 3+ weeks ago. Light is beneficial to mycelium and mushrooms in all stages of cult.

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m_ak_s said:

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El Chupacabra said:
It would be beneficial if it were exposed to light 3+ weeks ago. Light is beneficial to mycelium and mushrooms in all stages of cult.

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Ok. For the another grow then I will check this out. What would you suggest? Just keep it exposed to light but with low levels of O2 to prevent early fruiting? Or every few days - few hours of light?

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m_ak_s said:
Some update.

Things turned out quite well as for a firstimer .
Although there are of course many things to improve - I'm fine with that. And to be honest the whole process is rewarding in itself. Treating it as a simple biology study, is fun as hell.

Uploading some photos of GT.
I've already picked up some growing from sides. The biggest one on top view photo has about 6,5cm(~2.5in). Most of them has already broken veils and are quite short. I've read it might be humidity/fae issue.
Also some funky curly edges (if its genetics indeed - I'll try another vendor next time).
Next step is to cut the biggest cap when it becomes more flat and try to capture a print -> syringe for further learning (maybe there is no point in that beside learning if genetics sucks ).

Again, thanks for help.

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MS  is a genetic crap shoot. A lot of those mushrooms are most likely smaller due to genetics. I'm more than sure the humidity was fine. Indeed, take a print of the one in the middle left!

Also, it's good to make your own syringes. A spore print can last you the rest of your life, without ever having to buy anything again haha. And it's a fun practice.

But, I highly would recommend training with agar? I'm going to assume you did ms>grain? Am I right?

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That's exactly what I'm going to do. Taking print and learn how to make syringes.
I've started to read about agar already. Probably will give a try either, but the time will come for that .

And yes, you are correct. I've used a MS syringe > grain > mixed with coco coir after colonization (with quite a poor ratio) I didn't want to spent a lot of money for cheap grain I can do myself in the near future.

Thanks!

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m_ak_s said:

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MS  is a genetic crap shoot. A lot of those mushrooms are most likely smaller due to genetics. I'm more than sure the humidity was fine. Indeed, take a print of the one in the middle left!

Also, it's good to make your own syringes. A spore print can last you the rest of your life, without ever having to buy anything again haha. And it's a fun practice.

But, I highly would recommend training with agar? I'm going to assume you did ms>grain? Am I right?

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That's exactly what I'm going to do. Taking print and learn how to make syringes.
I've started to read about agar already. Probably will give a try either, but the time will come for that .

And yes, you are correct. I've used a MS syringe > grain > mixed with coco coir after colonization (with quite a poor ratio) I didn't want to spent a lot of money for cheap grain I can do myself in the near future.

Thanks!

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