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North Spore Shop: Bulk Substrate

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OfflineDbianchi84
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**Help Needed**
    #26481480 - 02/12/20 06:53 AM (3 years, 11 months ago)

I think my substrate might be too dry, I've kept the sides wet and mist substrate regularly without pooling the mist..
It appears my mycelium is slowly drying out and shrinking.. Can I dunk my blocks before my first flush??


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Re: **Help Needed** [Re: Dbianchi84]
    #26481481 - 02/12/20 06:56 AM (3 years, 11 months ago)

Or should I just pour some water down the sides of the block..


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Re: **Help Needed** [Re: Dbianchi84]
    #26481521 - 02/12/20 07:39 AM (3 years, 11 months ago)

Shrinking is totally normal. It's not a water content thing. It's a sign that the myc is digesting the substrate. If bruising occurs (i.e., if the myc turns blue) then it can be a sign that it's too dry. Otherwise, if you're seeing droplets on the surface and no bruising, you're probably alright.


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Re: **Help Needed** [Re: Mycoactive]
    #26481554 - 02/12/20 07:59 AM (3 years, 11 months ago)

Pics brother.
Dont water it before first flush.
What was your ratios and water amount?


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Re: **Help Needed** [Re: BlueTryptoYoshi]
    #26481718 - 02/12/20 10:23 AM (3 years, 11 months ago)

I wouldn't dunk before the first flush. It sounds like it is doing what it is supposed to do. Consuming the substrate before pinning.


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