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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: johnukguy]
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Hey guys question on water/dry weight.

I just harvested my first partial flush and was wondering if the dry weight was ok. I had 106g wet and it came out to 12g dry. I calculated it was about 89% water.

I dried them in my dehydrator at 160F for 8 hours. When I tested them this morning they seemed cracker dry. They snapped when I tried to bend them, and the bottom of the stipe (thickest part for me) was not soft. It cracked into a few pieces when I pressed down.

Considering the above info do you think that is normal for some harvests?

This is what they looked like right after harvest to get an idea of the size of them:


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Newshroom42] * 2
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We dry at least for 24 hours @ 160ยฐF.

8 hours is not sufficient.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Yahra] * 1
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Yahra said:
We dry at least for 24 hours @ 160ยฐF.

8 hours is not sufficient.


Ah okay. Iโ€™ll put em back in the dehydrator when I get home then.  Iโ€™ll see if it drops the weight more. Thank you!

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Newshroom42]
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Newshroom42 said:
Yahra said:
We dry at least for 24 hours @ 160ยฐF.

8 hours is not sufficient.


Ah okay. Iโ€™ll put em back in the dehydrator when I get home then.  Iโ€™ll see if it drops the weight more. Thank you!


The thing Iโ€™ve seen Only recently brought up is the fact the outside dries/harden and then forms a barrier for inside moisture. All you have to lose is some dollars or less in electricity or all your shrooms if they werenโ€™t properly dried.

24HRs 160F


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Edited by Screwup (06/07/23 08:50 AM)

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Newshroom42] * 1
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:whathesaid:

Newshroom42 said:
When I tested them this morning they seemed cracker dry.


come back in a month i bet you those shrooms will be more like packing peanuts.

you have to dry your fungus thoroughly. this is a non negotiable standard:cop2:

not just for storage but for preserving potency and food safety.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: mushboy]
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mushboy said:
:whathesaid:

Newshroom42 said:
When I tested them this morning they seemed cracker dry.


come back in a month i bet you those shrooms will be more like packing peanuts.

you have to dry your fungus thoroughly. this is a non negotiable standard:cop2:

not just for storage but for preserving potency and food safety.


Ok, that makes sense. I keep โ€˜em in mason jars with silica packets so not sure if that would help, but Iโ€™ll put โ€˜em in for longer so it is done right.  Iโ€™m guessing another 16 hours should be good?

Edited by Newshroom42 (06/07/23 08:55 AM)

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Screwup]
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If I have particularly large or thick fruits, I'll break them in half or otherwise split the stape to allow all the moisture to evaporate out quicker. Since I usually grind mine up, this is mi issue for me as far as looks and presentation goes.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Screwup]
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Screwup said:
Newshroom42 said:
Yahra said:
We dry at least for 24 hours @ 160ยฐF.

8 hours is not sufficient.


Ah okay. Iโ€™ll put em back in the dehydrator when I get home then.  Iโ€™ll see if it drops the weight more. Thank you!


The thing Iโ€™ve seen Only recently brought up is the fact the outside dries/harden and then forms a barrier for inside moisture. All you have to lose is some dollars or less in electricity or all your shrooms if they werenโ€™t properly dried.

24HRs 160F


Ok that makes sense. Iโ€™ll put em in for another 16 hours now. Also, if I get home and I have more to harvest, do you think I could throw those dried ones and the fresh ones in together and tun it for 24 hours?

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Newshroom42] * 1
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Yes, it's fine to dry them together.
You can't over-dehydrate.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Yahra] * 1
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Ok perfect sounds good. Thank you so much for the quick responses to this question!!

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Newshroom42] * 2
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Newshroom42 said:
mushboy said:
:whathesaid:

Newshroom42 said:
When I tested them this morning they seemed cracker dry.


come back in a month i bet you those shrooms will be more like packing peanuts.

you have to dry your fungus thoroughly. this is a non negotiable standard:cop2:

not just for storage but for preserving potency and food safety.


Ok, that makes sense. I keep โ€˜em in mason jars with silica packets so not sure if that would help, but Iโ€™ll put โ€˜em in for longer so it is done right.  Iโ€™m guessing another 16 hours should be good?


24 hours really is what you want to aim for. Silica packets in your jars wonโ€™t dry them out, but theyโ€™ll keep them dry.

Donโ€™t skip out on the drying step. I lost my first good grow because I figured 12 hours was enough. Went to eat some a couple months ago and they werenโ€™t just flexible, but were brown on the inside. They were albino lol.

24 hours. Itโ€™s the standard because it works.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Smellyhobbit]
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Should you re-dehydate shrooms on a regular basis which are stored in an air tight jar with silica gel packs?

Or do the stay dry forever this way?

I mean you open the jar, take a few out. Put a few more in.

Maybe moisture can get in?


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Yahra] * 1
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My experience and it is just my experience, is that if the mushrooms are properly dried and stored, they should be good for at least a year.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: johnukguy]
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Maybe they can last longer if you re-dehydrate them after, let's say 6 month?


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Yahra]
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I store mine with a desiccant pack in a mason jar. They stay good for quite a long time that way


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Yahra] * 5
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you shouldnt have too.

not to be elitist here but who has shrooms laying around for a year i can barely keep up with my own habits let alone gifts.

i even eat all my storage sample experiments before they can be of use. yumm yumm.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: mushboy]
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Haha. True.

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Yahra]
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24 hours really is what you want to aim for. Silica packets in your jars wonโ€™t dry them out, but theyโ€™ll keep them dry.

Donโ€™t skip out on the drying step. I lost my first good grow because I figured 12 hours was enough. Went to eat some a couple months ago and they werenโ€™t just flexible, but were brown on the inside. They were albino lol.

24 hours. Itโ€™s the standard because it works.


Okay I will be doing it for the full 24 hours, I donโ€™t want em to turn brown or go bad so I will make sure to do it the proper time.

Also, If  I had some mini flushes where I only get a small amount, what do you think would be the best storage method until you have more. Iโ€™m just asking as it doesnโ€™t make sense to use that much electricity for letโ€™s say a gram dry.

I was thinking either dry for a shorter time and re-dry when there is more, store in a paper bag I. The fridge for short term storage, or freeze them (not sure if that would impact anything).

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: mushboy]
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mushboy said:
you shouldnt have too.

not to be elitist here but who has shrooms laying around for a year i can barely keep up with my own habits let alone gifts.

i even eat all my storage sample experiments before they can be of use. yumm yumm.



In my case it was a small forgotten jar that turned up. I had the bright idea, while on them, to put the jar somewhere more fitting for the mushrooms and then couldn't remember afterwards.
As I had more in a big jar, it didn't bother me too much and it was nice when I finally did find them. Normally they wouldn't be waiting around for that long at all, but it's good to know that they can keep well for a good while.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: johnukguy] * 3
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โ€ฆI have shrooms thatโ€™ll be hitting a year this year and likely will be going longer. As you can tell I have no friends and donโ€™t eat that much


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