Fezzgig said:

So, I’m following the PF Tek that’s suggested in the Hitchhiker’s guide.  It says to leave the cakes in a sealed water tub for 48 hours until the mycelium has come through the layer of vermiculite. However, it’s now been a week and I’m just getting the tufts that you see in the pictures below.  Should I go ahead and start with FAE and misting or let it cook? 

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Smellyhobbit said:

KlarnEvil9 said:

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I take my prints in Tupperware these days. Takes up a lot less space

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This is interesting, what size/shape are you using? This first batch will be for preservation's sake, so it doesn't need to be compact for mailing.

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Just anything, really. I think I mostly use these small 4 cup glass tupperwares but whatever you’ve got that has a lid is fine

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Fezzgig said:

Fezzgig said:

So, I’m following the PF Tek that’s suggested in the Hitchhiker’s guide.  It says to leave the cakes in a sealed water tub for 48 hours until the mycelium has come through the layer of vermiculite. However, it’s now been a week and I’m just getting the tufts that you see in the pictures below.  Should I go ahead and start with FAE and misting or let it cook? 

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I think I’m just gonna give it FAE and see what happens.

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KlarnEvil9 said:

Smellyhobbit said:

KlarnEvil9 said:

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I take my prints in Tupperware these days. Takes up a lot less space

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This is interesting, what size/shape are you using? This first batch will be for preservation's sake, so it doesn't need to be compact for mailing.

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Just anything, really. I think I mostly use these small 4 cup glass tupperwares but whatever you’ve got that has a lid is fine

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Do I need to PC it first? Or just clean it with soap and water?

SupaThaRipper said:

And to add, if you want cleaner prints, double print. The following print is always cleaner than the first from the same cap. Regardless, it's hard to mess up domestic prints and we always have agar

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Definitely part of my plan!!! But I will probably start with the first print to agar, just for the experience.  I've actually never gone spores to agar (or anything). I'm stoked to learn the whole process!

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Seriously_trippin said:

Hey my friends I got a question. This is my 2nd aio bag and it seems to be doing great so much so in fact i think it would produce fruit right now if I cut the bag and put paperclips and started the light cycle.


The growth the last 3-4 days has been slow but I think it's because of sudden change in temperature. It went from 80 dgrees outside to 50 overnight it's cool to the touch but not cold.

My question is do you think this is colonized enough to introduce fae and start fruiting?. I'd estimate the colonization to be at 70% or so and the top substrate layer looks to be at least 60% or so.




The second picture is what I'm focusing on most. My last successful bag i got a bunch of shrooms from was less colonized than this when I cut the bag. Should I cut it and start fruiting?

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You’re not printing on the Tupperware. As long as you’d be comfortable storing food in it, then you can take a spore print in it.

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KlarnEvil9 said:

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You’re not printing on the Tupperware. As long as you’d be comfortable storing food in it, then you can take a spore print in it.

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Ok, foil in the tupperware then? Sorry if I'm being dense, it has been a long day already.

If that's the case, I have a 9x13 pyrex with a lid.

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ReverendMyc said:

You can also just use a spare tub lid or plastic or glass container laid upside down on top. I usually mist the lid or container that will go over the caps and just lay it over the foil sheet. Many ways to go about it.

Edit: that last picture might be misleading. I don't run the ffu while printing, but I usually do dry the prints afterwards in the flow or a SAB.

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Arkyhog said:

When starting with new genetics do you guys and gals prefer Spore syringe or LC syringe from trusted vendors? I will be going to Agar with them not grains and yes those are my only two options to choose from.

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