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Jars are almost fully colonized but I have to leave for a week in 3 weeks. What to do?
#26894320 - 08/22/20 09:15 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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I am growing mushrooms the first time. I inoculated 4 weeks ago and my jars are pretty much colonized with no contamination. It looks really good to me. As far as I have read it would be good to let the jars sit for another week so the mycelium can strengthen. the problem is that I have to leave for a week in 3 weeks and nobody can look after the mushrooms. As far as I understand the fruiting until harvest takes around 3 weeks so I wouldn't be there once harvesting begins. I am not sure what to do now. I could start fruiting now and hope it's all done in 3 weeks. That's what I am thinking now. or can I let the mycelium keep colonizing for the next 4 weeks until I am back? that seems a little long.
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Re: Jars are almost fully colonized but I have to leave for a week in 3 weeks. What to do? [Re: weewewqewwer]
#26894326 - 08/22/20 09:19 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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Pictures?
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weewewqewwer
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Re: Jars are almost fully colonized but I have to leave for a week in 3 weeks. What to do? [Re: seand04]
#26894489 - 08/22/20 10:51 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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this is how it looks.
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Re: Jars are almost fully colonized but I have to leave for a week in 3 weeks. What to do? [Re: weewewqewwer]
#26894508 - 08/22/20 11:00 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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It's hard to see with the light, but they seem almost completely colonized. I think you'll be fine. You gotta let them consolidate for a week or so.
Im not sure if cakes are any different than tubs, but I normally see pins 1.5-2 weeks after spawning. Then a few more days to a week to mature to harvest depending on the culture and how clean the spawn is. So they'd probably be ready for harvest or maybe a few days past harvest time by the time you get back, depending on how much longer it takes to get to 100% colonization. A late harvest is fine. They'll just drop spores
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Re: Jars are almost fully colonized but I have to leave for a week in 3 weeks. What to do? [Re: Gan]
#26894535 - 08/22/20 11:11 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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I have done some more reading and it seems you can put the jars into the fridge to "suspend" them. Maybe I should do that?
Edited by weewewqewwer (08/22/20 11:12 PM)
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Re: Jars are almost fully colonized but I have to leave for a week in 3 weeks. What to do? [Re: weewewqewwer]
#26894672 - 08/23/20 01:29 AM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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Yes you can, if they`re fully colonized. Don`t shake them up yet. Leave tin foil on the jars for the fridge. When you return, take them out of the fridge to reach for room temperature. I suggest to shake them up then, and rehydrate with tap water, they may have lost some moisture. Just pour water in, and let sit for 15-20 minutes to absorb. Pour water off and spawn as usual.
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