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dewpoint14
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First time grower - white fuzz, bruising, and blue ring
#26736760 - 06/11/20 12:32 PM (3 years, 7 months ago) |
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Hi, noob here. Growing for the first time using PF-tek. Everything seems good except:
1. There is white fuzz growing at the base of stems. From other posts it seems like it's mycelium. Is it safe to consume? I have already reduced humidity and increased FAE to see if it makes a difference. 2. Cake is turning gray/blue-ish (in pictures). If not contamination, what is the reason for it? How can I fix it? 3. Edge of the cap is also forming a blue ring - is that expected? 4. I dunked n rolled the cake, but I'm not seeing full flush. Any suggestions to how can I get a full flush next time?

Thank you!!
Edited by dewpoint14 (06/11/20 01:05 PM)
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Re: First time grower - white fuzz, bruising, and blue ring [Re: dewpoint14]
#26736811 - 06/11/20 01:02 PM (3 years, 7 months ago) |
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hey man!! welcome to the shroomery!!
i can't click to enlarge the pics for whatever reason, but judging based on what you're describing...
1. you're right; that's mycelium. the colloquial for it is 'fuzzy feet.' usually means they want more FAE. it's totally safe to consume, & i've noticed mine disappear completely after harvesting & drying. giving them more FAE is a good move. you don't wanna let them dry out either so make sure to keep up with misting if they need it
2. could be contamination bc i can't see pics, but usually blue is bruising. i think cakes have a tendency to bruise. they may bruise from being handled, or from drying out. i believe they can bruise from heavy direct misting as well? maybe not. i never grew cakes. but my guess is that they may be drying out a little
3. i think i had some mushrooms like what you're describing on a few flushes. i think you're fine? lol it probably won't grow if it's contaminated or something. if it doesn't look slimy & grows to maturity you're most likely good to go
4. dunno shit abt cakes when it comes to this srry!!
you look like you're doing well for a first time grower
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Re: First time grower - white fuzz, bruising, and blue ring [Re: hazyhorse]
#26736821 - 06/11/20 01:08 PM (3 years, 7 months ago) |
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Everything looks pretty good from what I can see. That’s a pretty standard flush for a spore syringe to a cake. If you want tons of fun you have to grow in bulk. Agar, grains, and coir will hook you up forevs.
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dewpoint14
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Re: First time grower - white fuzz, bruising, and blue ring [Re: Roger Clemency]
#26737455 - 06/11/20 06:13 PM (3 years, 7 months ago) |
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Images can now be enlarged in the original post.
Definitely doesn't look slimy. I'll look into bulk grow. Thank you!
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Re: First time grower - white fuzz, bruising, and blue ring [Re: dewpoint14]
#26737485 - 06/11/20 06:22 PM (3 years, 7 months ago) |
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The cakes are getting dry which is causing the bruising. You have to find a happy medium with air/humidity. Are they in a shotgun fruiting chamber? If so, if built properly you don’t need to fan. It does that automatically. You just need to keep the humidity level up with misting. A little mycelium on the feet isn’t a bad thing and those look fine. Some have it naturally, it’s when it gets denser that’s you’ll want to increase fae, but shouldn’t have that issue in a sgfc.
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