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tomcards



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Shoebox Dub-tub? 1
#27062668 - 11/29/20 09:13 AM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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Guys,
For years, I’ve been successfully growing in a 32 quart monotub. But after reading a few threads about shoeboxes, I’m going to try them. They’re just so damn cute!
I’m awaiting receipt of four “traditional” Sterilite #1642 6-quart shoeboxes. They feature the latching lid that allows FAE. I plan to put 1.5 quarts of Stropharia spawn and 1.5 quarts of coir in one shoebox and 1.5 quarts of Rustywhyte spawn and 1.5 quarts of coir in the other box. I will start them at the same time.
Depending upon substrate depth, I’ve seen photos of shrooms that have fully fruited with the lid on. I’ve seen shrooms that have fully fruited and pushed the unlatched lid off of the box in the process. And I’ve seen shoeboxes that had to be dub-tubbed because the fruits were still growing and had exceeded the height of the lid.
Some people loathe dub-tubs. Some people swear by them.
It seems like they don’t need to be used all of the time. And using them with every shoebox seems like a waste.
Obviously, if the shrooms have fully fruited with the lid on, a dub-tub isn’t required.
If the shrooms are beginning to push off the unlatched lid as they complete fruiting, can’t I simply remove the lid and mist the substrate or bottom water if needed during the final hours of growth?
If the shrooms are long and still growing and not near fruition, a dub-tub is clearly required.
My question is, are dub-tubs really only required on an as-needed basis?
I ask because, if dub-tubs aren’t always needed, I could also load a third shoebox with B+ spawn and coir. That would leave me with one shoebox with which to dub-tub one of the other shoeboxes, if needed.
Don’t recommend removing the lid and covering the shoebox with a plastic bag. That is far too hideous of an image to even consider.
Please share your collective wisdom.
Thanks,
Tom
Edited by tomcards (11/29/20 09:21 AM)
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Re: Shoebox Dub-tub? [Re: tomcards] 1
#27062677 - 11/29/20 09:18 AM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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I only dub-tub shoeboxes on a as needed basis like you mentioned. The cool thing about shoebox tubs is they designed to allow venting. They really are ideal for small grows imo.
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Re: Shoebox Dub-tub? [Re: Tormato] 1
#27062784 - 11/29/20 10:24 AM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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It's good to hear from you, Tormato. Thanks for your input.
I see photos of stacked shoeboxes. Is the ventilation not affected by the weight of the upper shoebox on the lid of the lower one?
And won't the humidity of the upper shoebox be higher the humidity of the one it's sitting on, due to warm air rising?
Thanks!
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Re: Shoebox Dub-tub? [Re: tomcards] 1
#27062931 - 11/29/20 12:11 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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Stacking doesn't appear to have an adverse effect...I stack mine all the time and they turn out just fine.
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Re: Shoebox Dub-tub? [Re: Tormato] 2
#27062988 - 11/29/20 01:01 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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I'm dub tubbing my shoeboxes right now because the sterlite boxes have solid color lids. My fruits are leaning towards the light and not straight up. Plus... I can see exactly what's going on in the box now.
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