Bra said:

What is the most up-to-date statement on drying pans in a dehumidifier? At what temperature and for how long?

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I've been drying mine at 95f, lowest setting on my dehydrator.  They're cracker dry in less than 12 hours.

But, I haven't done anything quantifiable to test if this is better than 165f.  Potency tests are pricey

Smellyhobbit said:

I ate some fresh and tried desperately to give the rest away. No one took them, so I binned them.

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Bra said:

Smellyhobbit said:

I ate some fresh and tried desperately to give the rest away. No one took them, so I binned them.

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I can't help but ask what the reason was?

Fresh ones are the best in terms of trip quality, but dried ones are great too, especially if they were recently harvested and dried, the difference is not that significant.

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Smellyhobbit said:

Idk I thought drying them destroyed a lot of the actives.

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Kloakk said:

Smellyhobbit said:

Idk I thought drying them destroyed a lot of the actives.

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Yeah idk man. Specifically with pans I thought it was a problem. I’m retarded sometimes

Smellyhobbit said:

Bra said:

Smellyhobbit said:

I ate some fresh and tried desperately to give the rest away. No one took them, so I binned them.

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I can't help but ask what the reason was?

Fresh ones are the best in terms of trip quality, but dried ones are great too, especially if they were recently harvested and dried, the difference is not that significant.

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I guess it in my mind was like buying a $100 steak and having to microwave the leftovers. I enjoyed it so much I only wanted to eat them fresh. I guess I can give the dried away at my leisure. In the future I’m going to dry them.

Idk I thought drying them destroyed a lot of the actives.

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Wait... You would NOT eat the leftovers if you bought a $100 steak, you'd just throw it away? It's like scrapping a perfectly good car because it's not exactly as good as new because it's 5 years old I don't even throw away a 7 buck kebab.

My poverty is enraged

Axman said:

I confess that I'm quite excited to start growing exotics and experience the different trip styles other than just Cubes.

Excitedly awaiting your letter @Kloakk

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Only two of the letters from the giveaway has landed, but I'll bet the rest is just around the corner

Did you post a picture of your dreamer tub build? I can't remember

Smellyhobbit said:

Yeah idk man. Specifically with pans I thought it was a problem. I’m retarded sometimes

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I dry pans at 50°C(122°F) for 6 hours, they worked, but it got me thinking about what fresh would be like Luckily I won't be finding out in the near future

Kloakk said:

Axman said:

I confess that I'm quite excited to start growing exotics and experience the different trip styles other than just Cubes.

Excitedly awaiting your letter @Kloakk

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Only two of the letters from the giveaway has landed, but I'll bet the rest is just around the corner

Did you post a picture of your dreamer tub build? I can't remember

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I did in POTD, but here it is again, I have to dial it in still, but I have 4 tubs built and I'm currently only running one.

Smellyhobbit said:

I have a confession to make.

I didn’t dry any of my first batch of pans. I ate some fresh and tried desperately to give the rest away. No one took them, so I binned them. It wasn’t much, anyway.

How good is the dried trip? I know this is a stupid question, but compared to wet how are they?

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There is no such thing as a 'stupid' question, my dear. Knowledge is a never ending journey. There might be a little difference in how fast they hit you when fresh, then again it all depends on the individual and how much tolerance they've built. Different pans species and their varieties will have unique personalities, like people in some way. Pan cyan stroma can be active but nothing like, say, semper or ochernat which are a lot more stronger (their mycelium, that is).

Being an old hag and all, old habits die hard and i guess i prefer mine fresh at the end of the day but its NOT going to be a deal breaker if you have them dried, believe me. Then again, i'm used to test batches depending on season and time available when i'm not working like a crazy person (tech giant slave).

As for dehydrating temperatures, i run mine at 160F/71C for 12hrs no exceptions, there is nothing more disheartening than unloading a batch and finding out they're still soggy (weather influence, indoor Rh, etc.). The best time to run the dehydrator is before bedtime, imho. Nothing beats waking up that lingering 'aroma' in the air plus a lot less babysitting when you have enough time between batches.

That being said, Japan gets so nasty and extremely humid during summer i'm forced to run a dehumidifier inside my bedroom to protect the pelts from molding out. Sad stuff. As always, careful with dosing these guys, they can be surprisingly strong when least expected regardless of weight.

tree frog said:

Cactus soil is usually pH balanced out of the bag.  Verm is neutral.  Coir runs around 5.5.

But I'm a little curious too, calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate?

I've looking at cactus soil myself as I think both bispo and mystery sa might appreciate it more than peat.

Found a photo on mushroom observer yesterday of a gorgeous bispo volunteer in someone's succulent pot.

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I have so much cactus soil is ridiculous, never go wrong with it. That is why raising my green boys gives so much peace of mind and bliss. Your post got me thinking hard... Bispo might enjoy the company of succulents indeed. Very genius of you, Sis

Axman said:

I did in POTD, but here it is again, I have to dial it in still, but I have 4 tubs build and I'm currently only running one.

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I remember now, I have seen it. Glad I got to see it again tho it's fracking awesome.

Smellyhobbit said:

Kloakk said:

Smellyhobbit said:

Idk I thought drying them destroyed a lot of the actives.

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Yeah idk man. Specifically with pans I thought it was a problem. I’m retarded sometimes

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I used to be retarded but I ate one gram bisporus last Friday dried at 165 for 24 hrs and now I'm unretarded

Kloakk said:

Axman said:

I did in POTD, but here it is again, I have to dial it in still, but I have 4 tubs built and I'm currently only running one.

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I remember now, I have seen it. Glad I got to see it again tho it's fracking awesome.

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