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Mushroom block for Co2 production
#26520408 - 03/06/20 10:48 AM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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Anyone think it helps the plants? I have 3# spawn bags in there too. I have other tubs that i cased with Pro-mix and planted some dwarf bok choy in. Seeds germinated, I'll try and get a pic of them both growing together. If/when it happens. Sorry for purple LED exposer.
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Re: Mushroom block for Co2 production [Re: bw86]
#26520425 - 03/06/20 11:05 AM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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I don’t have enough knowledge to comment on how much Co2 a couple tubs of mushrooms produce but I would like to what kind of mushrooms your growing in there!
Are those galindoi/tamps?
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Re: Mushroom block for Co2 production [Re: jbgtaa]
#26520450 - 03/06/20 11:21 AM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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jbgtaa said: Are those galindoi

I have Co2 tanks if I wanted to go that rout. My potting bench is a keggorater  I'm just doing this for the hell of it.
Edited by bw86 (03/06/20 11:27 AM)
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Re: Mushroom block for Co2 production [Re: bw86]
#26520453 - 03/06/20 11:23 AM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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if u have holes for co2 to get out it won't hurt but the old filter patch bags that companies sell for this purpose are a gimmick, all the real co2 is trapped in the bag lol
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Re: Mushroom block for Co2 production [Re: cronicr]
#26520464 - 03/06/20 11:35 AM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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There are holes in the tubs no micropore tape or anything. That is why the caps are so small.Too much FAE with the oscillating fan in the tent. The bags I would need to pop( some are inflated) they are 7 month old bacterial bags that look fine but are shriveled It was/still is to cold to compost them.
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Re: Mushroom block for Co2 production [Re: bw86]
#26520566 - 03/06/20 12:43 PM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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A standard mycobag log of Pearl oysters or Pheonix oysters can produce a few pounds of CO2 over it's life span and fruit rather well in a grow tent for plants. I do this myself from time to time. Stamets has a nice article on FP
quote- Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Through Decomposition Horticulturists have long understood the benefits of carbon dioxide (CO2) enrichment in greenhouses and indoor gardens, and CO2 can often be a limiting factor for plant growth. As CO2 concentration rises above ambient levels, net photosynthesis increases. This improves plant fitness and can increase production. For those who appreciate Kingdom Plantae as well as Fungi, it seems logical to harness the power of decomposition for CO2 enrichment - the way it happens in the forest.
As plants grow they absorb CO2, producing carbon-rich biomass. Fungi then decompose this material, liberating CO2 back into the environment. As with animals, it is a natural byproduct of their metabolism. For example, a Pearl Oyster Mushroom Patch™ can release up to 2.5 lbs of CO2, or roughly half its weight! This efficient, natural process is an effective and environmentally friendly means of increasing growth and production in your indoor garden.
If you aren't interested in growing mushrooms, then any Mushroom Patch can be used to add carbon dioxide to your garden. You can select a strain that is reluctant to form mushrooms at the temperature in the growing area (e.g. Maitake, or Blue Oyster.) Another low-maintenance solution is our Antler Reishi, which grows in a self-sufficient bag, requiring little care. If you do want to grow mushrooms, Shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms are both good candidates. Growers should note that these kits will require high humidity to produce mushrooms. The aggressive Oyster Patches begin producing mushrooms sooner than other kits and release CO2 most rapidly. They are therefore ideal for fast-growing or larger, blooming plants. Reishi, Turkey Tail, King Stropharia or Maitake decompose slowly, and can be used for smaller or slower growing plants that do not require as much CO2. Each patch will enrich a 4x4 area, and has the potential to produce a few pounds of mushrooms during its life span.
If you maintain a greenhouse, you can populate it with slower-growing mushroom species (or, if you have the skill set, inoculate your own mushroom bags or beds), giving the added benefit of additional CO2. The Garden Giant™ and Mycelium Running Oyster Patch work well for beds and companion planting. However, this is not ideal for indoor or hydroponic gardens, where cleanliness and sterility are paramount. With open-air or soil mushroom beds, the risk to your plants of microbial contamination is too great.
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Re: Mushroom block for Co2 production [Re: Darkslide]
#26520579 - 03/06/20 12:50 PM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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good shit. I have about 30-50 clean colonized pints and quarts(7 months old) that i never needed. I will shred them up into some coir when i transplant all these lil plants into larger pots.
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Re: Mushroom block for Co2 production [Re: cronicr]
#26520588 - 03/06/20 12:55 PM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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cronicr said: if u have holes for co2 to get out it won't hurt but the old filter patch bags that companies sell for this purpose are a gimmick, all the real co2 is trapped in the bag lol
and there's not much of it either They typically use the slower species in those little bags.
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Re: Mushroom block for Co2 production [Re: Darkslide]
#26553852 - 03/23/20 07:40 PM (3 years, 10 months ago) |
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These AtL tubs seems to really enjoy the LED but the fans not so much.

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