Aloha family, mush love. I’m putting this out to gain any guidance & wisdom y’all are willing to share. I’m not taking credit for any of these teks, I’m just a newb finally getting a handle of this whole process This is an accumulation of the teks I use from start to finish
Lids: I’m using a self healing syringe port & a .2 micron filter port on plastic lids & they’re quart jars Liquid Culture: I was doing a dextrose/raw sugar tek a buddy taught me but I’ve now switched to trying Grain LC Grains: I use 1 cup per jar & fill them to around 2 cups after they’re cooked. For cooking my rye I rinse & clean with my hands around 3-5 times, till water is pretty clear, put plenty of hot water in & around a tbsp of gypsum & let it soak for 4 hours. Then I’ll bring it up to a boil, stirring occasionally before it boils for an even cook. Once it’s boiling I turn the heat down to a slow boil & let them cook till they’re a deep color & I honestly eat some to try it based on feel. Once they’re ready I run cold water in the sink & drain the water out immediately. I made these big colanders myself for like $5. I let the water drain & shake them & then spread them on a thin layer on a towel to steam & I flip them around occasionally till they’re dry. Next I PC for 90 min @ 15 psi, let cool & knock em up in my SAB Grain Spawn: I put foil on the top of the lids to help know what I’ve done so far easily. I shake them, give each jar 1.5 ml each, alcohol swabbing each time & then after shaking the jar again to mix the mycelium all thru. I normally see growth after a couple days & shake them around 30% colonization & use at 100% Bins: I’m now using these 24 qt bins that fit my shelves in my grow tent well. I don’t drill holes, I just leave it closed till it’s colonized & then leave the lid open a little bit. I put gorilla tape around the bottom 3 in up Bulk Substrate: Before I was just using straight hpoo/alfalfa but am now doing 3/4 hpoo, 1/4 coco, & a little vermiculite. I break up the poop super well which is 30% poo & then combine everything & adding water till I can grab it & no drip & squeeze pretty lightly & get a pretty steady drip. Once it’s ready I load it into jars & put them in my PC pot, put water at least 2/3rd up & use a thermometer in the jar to check when it gets to 135 or so cuz the temp goes up & then take it off heat & put the lid on. I let it sit for over 90 min. I alcohol the bin & use 4 jars to 1 or 2 grain jars, toss them like salad & get the top layer even/flush pressing lightly. Then I put the lid on & let them sit till they’re 100% colonized. Fruiting: I keep my grow tent at 75-80 degrees for everything, it stays warmer on one side because the heater so I use that where I’m colonizing. I have an air purifier in there too. I was using fluorescent lights but am just going to get the stick/push on lights & put one above each bin. Does light during coloration matter? I know there’s some debate there, what have you found in your experience? I spray if it needs as well as fan with the lid to release gas or add new air. I don’t use a casing layer until later flushes. Harvesting: I love closed caps. I pick them at their prime time & use a lil mirror to make sure. I do a lil back n forth & then a twist if needed to pick em. I set my dehydrator to 110 & it takes around a day till they clink. After they’re dried I put them in a jar closed tight or vacuum seal them.
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Edited by psirusfungi (09/02/20 03:24 PM)
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