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NicodArleone
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is this contaminated?
#26409156 - 12/31/19 11:02 AM (4 years, 29 days ago) |
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this is my first try at blue oysters and ive gotten this slimy growth on all ten of my jars. just want a confirmation on what it is before I pitch them and try again.
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Diego


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Its hard to see in the picture. Are they discolored? Is the slime clear? How long have jars been colonizing?
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NicodArleone
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Re: is this contaminated? [Re: Diego]
#26410603 - 01/01/20 08:49 AM (4 years, 28 days ago) |
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They have a somewhat grayish-brownish discoloration and now there is an odor that is permeating the Tyvek that I have sealing the jar. They have been colonizing for about ten days but there is no signs of growth on my agar plates so is this just normal rotting for rye berries and the culture never took.
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Diego


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NicodArleone said: They have a somewhat grayish-brownish discoloration and now there is an odor that is permeating the Tyvek that I have sealing the jar. They have been colonizing for about ten days but there is no signs of growth on my agar plates so is this just normal rotting for rye berries and the culture never took.
Its contaminated
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NicodArleone
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Re: is this contaminated? [Re: Diego]
#26410650 - 01/01/20 09:14 AM (4 years, 28 days ago) |
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Diego said:
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NicodArleone said: They have a somewhat grayish-brownish discoloration and now there is an odor that is permeating the Tyvek that I have sealing the jar. They have been colonizing for about ten days but there is no signs of growth on my agar plates so is this just normal rotting for rye berries and the culture never took.
Its contaminated
But was it the culture or is that what rye berries do as they rot.
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Diego


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It could be the culture. Did you buy it or make it yourself? How old was it and how was it stored?
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NicodArleone
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Re: is this contaminated? [Re: Diego]
#26410686 - 01/01/20 09:58 AM (4 years, 28 days ago) |
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I bought it an used it immediately. It must just be the source of the culture.
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Diego


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NicodArleone said: I bought it an used it immediately. It must just be the source of the culture.
Are you experiencing cold temps in your area? Is it possible it froze in the mail (blue oysters usually survive in my experience)? Id contact the supplier and send them your picture and explain the situation. Most reputable suppliers will make it right even if it was the buyers fault.
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NicodArleone
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Re: is this contaminated? [Re: Diego]
#26431263 - 01/13/20 12:45 PM (4 years, 16 days ago) |
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I was too hasty. Is this blue oyster mycelium.
 Sorry this pic is garbage.
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The Mycologist
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Whats goin on with that lid?
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NicodArleone
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The Mycologist said: Whats goin on with that lid?
Ive got Tyvek over the top.
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The Mycologist
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Yea i dont trust like that lol
Maybe that could be the issue.
Mason jars with actual lids are awesome
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That jar is contaminated. Throw that shit out.
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