LobstaBob said:

How’s it going guys?

Newby grower here.

This is my 4th attempt at dialing in my monotub. I’ve tried modified and non modified tubs (having better success in unmodified tubs)
In my previous tubs I ran into contamination issues (grew 3 different molds in 2 tubs 😂😭)
The last tub I ran I got all the way to this point then my cake stalled due to I think lack of moisture, I tried to dunk it to re-hydrate it and I fuct it!

This is my 4th attempt, I made sure my substrate was moist af (not dripping but much wetter than previous)

I put tub into fruiting conditions 3 days ago and this is where I’m at.
Are these ‘Hyphal knots’?  I have been misting annd fanning every morning when needed. I read in a previous post fanning is useless??? Is that so?

Anyways here’s what I’m talking about. Any feedback would be much appreciated 😎🤙

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sage_bd said:

gotcha, it's just difficult for an newb like myself with an untrained eye to differentiate.

When watching the myc colonize my grain it didn't spread like I've seen cobweb mold spread (from pics on the forums), but I thought some of the myc it kind of looked the same since I've mostly got tomentose myc and not a ton of experience :/

I don't want mold or bacteria either just trying to learn (in regard to my no fruits question - it would be good to know that they didn't so I wouldn't have to worry I'd just know).

edit: just went over to how it should and shouldn't look to see and found these



and my tubs look nothing like that. On grain though I thought it looked similar to something I saw on the forums that was called cobweb but can't find it right now.

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sage_bd said:

gotcha, it's just difficult for an newb like myself with an untrained eye to differentiate.

When watching the myc colonize my grain it didn't spread like I've seen cobweb mold spread (from pics on the forums), but I thought some of the myc it kind of looked the same since I've mostly got tomentose myc and not a ton of experience :/

I don't want mold or bacteria either just trying to learn (in regard to my no fruits question - it would be good to know that they didn't so I wouldn't have to worry I'd just know).

edit: just went over to how it should and shouldn't look to see and found these



and my tubs look nothing like that. On grain though I thought it looked similar to something I saw on the forums that was called cobweb but can't find it right now.

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Camera is right, it could be another mold, too. I have just seen any mold that stays white called cobweb whether that is correct or not idk
I totally get wishful thinking when you don't have a stockpile yet. And maybe it is something else. I hope so. Most molds will out compete our fungus and prevent getting any fruits but there is only one way to find out.

If you have another place to let it do its thing, keep it where it can't spread spores in your growing area. Worst case, you learn more about how what ever this is grows. Best case, you get some shrooms. I have had discarded subs produce fruit in a dry assed garage in very low temperatures not even in tubs because I got too lazy to clean out the trays. Certainly not best practice but it can happen.

Once you get more than you can give away, you can get more selective with your resources. But in the early days every bit of spawn feels precious. Nothing wrong with that and learning as you go.

Sorry, not good at short answers.

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sage_bd said:
I just went over to how it should and shouldn't look to see and found these
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and my tubs look nothing like that.

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Those images are copied from the how it shouldn't look thread as examples of cobweb and I'm saying mine don't look like that, I've just posted mine above





sorry for the confusions

sage_bd said:

Alright I'd rather know than not know. Here is the tub in question.





It's on day 17. Its thick - 2.75in in a standard 6qt sterilite.

That comes out to ~3L total so with ~0.7L spawn that would give a 1:3.3 ish ratio. These were my first boxes and I wasn't very precise with how I was measuring things .

So I'd expect it to be slow, is my point. It is the slowest and thickest of the first 4 boxes that I made and my first box (the most shallow one has pins growing nicely).

The stuff that looks kinda spider weby didn't show up until the myc started popping up through the top. So its not like I've heard described where cobweb moves fast and colonizes the whole thing.

I'd appreciate anyone's perspective who's got more experience than me so basically everyone here .

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ReverendMyc said:

Ya, this thread moves pretty fast, I started off responding to Kloakk but then continued my thought on yours. Still think that it all holds true. Your pix are not scary and Kloakk could keep watching his to see what happens with a few precautions. Like isolating the tub if possible.

Not that the world isn't already full of spores, but why risk adding more to your work area if it is avoidable? I wouldn't worry about isolating yours based on those pix.

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Thanks for clearing that up, I was wondering who was answering who there for a minute

I don't have a suitable place for isolating that tub, I will however throw it out if there is any other growth then the intended Ochraceocentrata myc, it's very spiky so it should be easy to see if any other unwanted growth emerge. I just don't want to throw it out before I am certain. Thanks again.

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ReverendMyc said:
Ya, this thread moves pretty fast

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So true lol. Theres web 1.0 for you.. but I actually do love it, its refreshing / so different from the rest of the internet here.

Thanks rev, I always appreciate your perspective. Keep on preaching

LobstaBob said:

LobstaBob said:

How’s it going guys?

Newby grower here.

This is my 4th attempt at dialing in my monotub. I’ve tried modified and non modified tubs (having better success in unmodified tubs)
In my previous tubs I ran into contamination issues (grew 3 different molds in 2 tubs 😂😭)
The last tub I ran I got all the way to this point then my cake stalled due to I think lack of moisture, I tried to dunk it to re-hydrate it and I fuct it!

This is my 4th attempt, I made sure my substrate was moist af (not dripping but much wetter than previous)

I put tub into fruiting conditions 3 days ago and this is where I’m at.
Are these ‘Hyphal knots’?  I have been misting annd fanning every morning when needed. I read in a previous post fanning is useless??? Is that so?

Anyways here’s what I’m talking about. Any feedback would be much appreciated 😎🤙

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Sorry about the poor lighting, I can assure u there is no colour variation, I’m in my bathroom and have a yellow light behind me

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sage_bd said:

Fezzgig said:

the “holy grail” plastic cups with screw tops.

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Which ones are those? I just did a re-write on how I do my PP5 screw top plates. Might be helpful? and yeah as OnlineCamera93 said, no pour, refers to not having to pour hot sterilized agar. You PC them

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RoboShroom said:

any good pressure cookers on amazon or dehydrators?

Im thinkin of dropping >200 on a pressure cooker stainless/aluminum.

and like >50 on a cheap dehydrator?

decent budget and possibilities or na?

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