Fezzgig said:

LadysKnight said:

Fezzgig said:

So, this is a gourmet question but I’m sure it applies to any mushroom. 

I just bought a six pound block of miatake spawn.  I’m planning on using almost all of it in bags, but I’d like to reserve some and store it longer term. 

My plan is to prepare a WBS grain spawn jar and do a grain to grain transfer.  Then store it in the fridge for up to a year.  I don’t plan on using a syringe at all, so I’m going to skip the self-healing port in the lid. 

Here is the question:  Do I need to add a micropore sticker and a hole for gas exchange, or can I just seal it up with an unaltered lid until I’m ready to use it?  In other words, how do I prep a sample for longer term storage so I don’t have to buy another block of grain spawn, later?

I’m not opposed to just storing a tissue sample on a slant, but I’m looking for the best method to preserve what I have so I can make more grain spawn later. 

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https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/29041055#29041055

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Thank you.  This was exactly what I was looking for.

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killreflection said:

I have, let's say, medium size shrooms. Is it OK that i dry them on 158F for 29h. That's highest that dehydrator goes.

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KlarnEvil9 said:

killreflection said:

I have, let's say, medium size shrooms. Is it OK that i dry them on 158F for 29h. That's highest that dehydrator goes.

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Yes, that should be plenty. If they are on the larger side, split them down the middle to make sure they get completely dry.

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KlarnEvil9 said:

QQ: Where can I get something equal to the discontinued Ziploc twist lock PP5 containers? I'm looking at Pasty's straw tek, so I'd like to get some pint or quart sized ones. They are pretty hard to find on the zon, e bae, etc. and I'm not sure about any of the similar items.

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ThurmanMurman said:

KlarnEvil9 said:

killreflection said:

I have, let's say, medium size shrooms. Is it OK that i dry them on 158F for 29h. That's highest that dehydrator goes.

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Yes, that should be plenty. If they are on the larger side, split them down the middle to make sure they get completely dry.

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One of the TCs has a rule of thumb - if it's thicker than a sharpie, split it before dehydrating. More a "rule of sharpie I suppose. I'll see myself out...👑

Sorry to whichever TC that is - I can remember like 10 usernames cuz I'm special like that.

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Xclozure said:

KlarnEvil9 said:

QQ: Where can I get something equal to the discontinued Ziploc twist lock PP5 containers? I'm looking at Pasty's straw tek, so I'd like to get some pint or quart sized ones. They are pretty hard to find on the zon, e bae, etc. and I'm not sure about any of the similar items.

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sorry i just seen this brother but I tried the twist tops vs. the dollar tree sureright green lid pop ons and the green lid surerights were better. unmodified and just wrapped saran over them.

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SWEET!!! I know I can find those containers, many thanks to you!

Xclozure said:

Whatchu talking about Willis @Longstrangetrip8

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DERRAYLD said:

Never touch your mushrooms, eat them directly from the cake or monotubs as though you're grazing on grass like a cow.

This and many more amazing useless facts supplied daily by yours truly.

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LewDoja said:

Looking better bro...

I encourage you to take smaller wedges.

I know it's hard and seems counterproductive (as in "it'll take forever").

"Less is best!"
From leading edges.

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