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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: GenesisCorrupted]
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GenesisCorrupted said:
I’m pretty sure this is somebody who bought an all in one bag from a vendor. So it isn’t sanitized.

If this person sanitized their own stuff and fill their own bags. Then my apologies my advice is not applied to them. My advice applies to people that bought an all in one bag off the Internet and think that opening it is a good idea.


Your assumptions might be incorrect and if this person has a finished bag that's pinning obviously it came out clean.
Those pins will need air exchange. It can be vented or punctured then the hole can be covered with micro-pore tape for air exchange.
I've run THOUSANDS of bags, your inner fears will disappear as you learn.
Also, Sanitized and Sterilized are two different things, you might want to learn the difference.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: GenesisCorrupted] * 2
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I think you keep missing the point:

If it is fully colonized, then it's go time. 

Spawning/fruiting conditions means sterilization time is done.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Mr Piggy]
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Planning to try some low prep grains (PC water+grain in jar) and I’m thinking ahead about grains clumping.  I have gypsum on the way, which I’ve read helps the grains not clump and stay separate. 

Has anyone used diatomaceous earth as an anti-clumping agent in grain spawn?

Everything on search is about DE controlling mites, nothing about anti clumping.

Thoughts?


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: ArkaNaut]
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It’s a really fine grade powder. Just putting it on potted plants and then watering them, it clumps.
Considering how clumpy it is by default. I can’t imagine it would be very good at reducing lumpiness. But I could be wrong. I’ve never tried it for that.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: ArkaNaut]
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ArkaNaut said:
Planning to try some low prep grains (PC water+grain in jar) and I’m thinking ahead about grains clumping.  I have gypsum on the way, which I’ve read helps the grains not clump and stay separate. 

Has anyone used diatomaceous earth as an anti-clumping agent in grain spawn?

Everything on search is about DE controlling mites, nothing about anti clumping.

Thoughts?


Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. It is made from the fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae.
It is mainly used for pest control and will clump when wet so don't use it.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: GenesisCorrupted]
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Apparently it can store water and promote large fruits when used in substrate


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: ArkaNaut]
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It retains moisture. If that’s what you mean. If you have any concern about bugs being involved anywhere near your grow. Adding some of that to your substrate will pretty much guarantee they’ll die on contact.

But it will promote clumping.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: GenesisCorrupted] * 1
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GenesisCorrupted said:
It retains moisture. If that’s what you mean. If you have any concern about bugs being involved anywhere near your grow. Adding some of that to your substrate will pretty much guarantee they’ll die on contact.

But it will promote clumping.


DE will only act at a deterrent for pests when dry.
DE acts as a mechanical insecticide. When insects come into contact with the powder, it absorbs their waxy outer layer, causing them to dehydrate and die.
When wet it cannot absorb anything.

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: GenesisCorrupted]
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I've got a couple quarts of oats nearly ready for S2B and 4 PF jars also ready for the water tub. I'm aware of the convention of 12 on/12 off light cycles, but I live in a sort of cabin with multiple windows and a central skylight, which allows indirect sunlight into my space all day. Should I still supplement with 12 on/12 off 6500k lighting, or will I be fine with the ambient sunlight? Thanks!


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Kdeezy]
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Just have it somewhere where light from the window can get to it. You do not need lights.
Don’t leave it directly in the sunlight either. I don’t think you need to do that. That could dry out the sub.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Kdeezy] * 1
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If it's plenty bright I'd say it's good, if you notice a sub par pinset or first flush then you may need the additional lighting

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Kdeezy]
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Kdeezy said:
I've got a couple quarts of oats nearly ready for S2B and 4 PF jars also ready for the water tub. I'm aware of the convention of 12 on/12 off light cycles, but I live in a sort of cabin with multiple windows and a central skylight, which allows indirect sunlight into my space all day. Should I still supplement with 12 on/12 off 6500k lighting, or will I be fine with the ambient sunlight? Thanks!


You have enough light mate, mushrooms grow by the act of Gravitropism, also known as geotropism, it is a directional growth response in fungus to the force of gravity.
Indirect light is as fine as no light.

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: mushhead]
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I disagree. It does need some light.
Growing without light has weird results.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: LewDoja]
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Great, I'll proceed without the supplementary light and adjust as needed, making sure to never let the tub bake in full sun. Mushhead, I'll be sure to read up about gravitotropism, that makes sense to me. Thank you guys!


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: ArkaNaut]
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ArkaNaut said:
Planning to try some low prep grains (PC water+grain in jar) and I’m thinking ahead about grains clumping.  I have gypsum on the way, which I’ve read helps the grains not clump and stay separate. 

Has anyone used diatomaceous earth as an anti-clumping agent in grain spawn?

Everything on search is about DE controlling mites, nothing about anti clumping.

Thoughts?


Vermiculite or even a little coir or straw if your concerned

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: GenesisCorrupted]
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GenesisCorrupted said:
I disagree. It does need some light.
Growing without light has weird results.


With or without lights the fruits will grow. Please read up on this.
The only difference is how the fruits form. Which isn't detrimental to the compounds created.
So in effect, it doesn't matter.

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: mushhead] * 1
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I think it does matter I like when the mushrooms grow up in the right direction. It grows crazy if it doesn’t have a light source I’ve already read up on it.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: LewDoja] * 8
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LewDoja said:
ArkaNaut said:
Planning to try some low prep grains (PC water+grain in jar) and I’m thinking ahead about grains clumping.  I have gypsum on the way, which I’ve read helps the grains not clump and stay separate. 

Has anyone used diatomaceous earth as an anti-clumping agent in grain spawn?

Everything on search is about DE controlling mites, nothing about anti clumping.

Thoughts?


Vermiculite or even a little coir or straw if your concerned


Or just prep the grain properly:shrug:


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: mushboy] * 1
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mushboy said:
LewDoja said:
ArkaNaut said:
Planning to try some low prep grains (PC water+grain in jar) and I’m thinking ahead about grains clumping.  I have gypsum on the way, which I’ve read helps the grains not clump and stay separate. 

Has anyone used diatomaceous earth as an anti-clumping agent in grain spawn?

Everything on search is about DE controlling mites, nothing about anti clumping.

Thoughts?


Vermiculite or even a little coir or straw if your concerned


Or just prep the grain properly:shrug:


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: ArkaNaut] * 1
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ArkaNaut said:
Planning to try some low prep grains (PC water+grain in jar) and I’m thinking ahead about grains clumping.  I have gypsum on the way, which I’ve read helps the grains not clump and stay separate. 

Has anyone used diatomaceous earth as an anti-clumping agent in grain spawn?

Everything on search is about DE controlling mites, nothing about anti clumping.

Thoughts?


I think you should focus on prepping your grains correctly so they do not clump instead of using useless additives.


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Smellyhobbit said:
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