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Mushroom-Hut Shop: Substrate Mix

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OfflineGregHimself
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Pastgurizing or Sterilizing casing layer
    #2874192 - 07/09/04 07:29 PM (19 years, 8 months ago)

Title speaks fo ritself...i am just curious as to which would work better do you guys figure? and why?


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Re: Pastgurizing or Sterilizing casing layer [Re: GregHimself]
    #2874296 - 07/09/04 08:17 PM (19 years, 8 months ago)

Sterilize because there are no nutrients or proteins in a casing layer to destroy with the heat. However, total sterilization is often not necessary (but still a good idea) because the mycelium is mature by the time it is introduced.

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Re: Pastgurizing or Sterilizing casing layer [Re: Blue_Apocalypse]
    #2874760 - 07/09/04 10:56 PM (19 years, 8 months ago)

If you are using coir,to name one,there is a slightly nutrative element that will contam a little more easily than straight verm. In this case pasteurization is a good option and should protect the casing better IMHO.

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Re: Pastgurizing or Sterilizing casing layer [Re: Mykey]
    #2875645 - 07/10/04 09:47 AM (19 years, 8 months ago)

what if your using vermiculite??

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Re: Pastgurizing or Sterilizing casing layer [Re: GregHimself]
    #2876556 - 07/10/04 07:21 PM (19 years, 8 months ago)

I don't bother doing either. I just open the bag moisten and case. My trays might not last as long as others but its worked good for me. I use straight verm though. Jiffy mix for me is instant green. I want to try coir though.


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Re: Pastgurizing or Sterilizing casing layer [Re: GregHimself]
    #2877097 - 07/10/04 11:58 PM (19 years, 8 months ago)

I just chuck the casing mix in a bowl, wet it and zap for 5 mins. Working so far.

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