RhyzoPhreak said:

Thanks for all the coir info, everyone! Mostly wanted to make sure Amazon wasn't ripping me off. I tried an off-brand and, while it worked, it smelled like hot plastic and ass. I will be switching to Coco Bliss on the next round.


I'm curious. What is the cheapest option y'all have come across to get a Laminar Flow Hood or FFU on the table? I found this one on the midwest grow kits site, has anyone used it? I know I don't need one, but I am willing to invest in one if I stick with this hobby long-term. I don't really trust myself to make a DIY one either but if anyone has any links for teks on the subject I would be down to consider it.

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DV8DUG said:

Here's Honey Badgers build

My build

Some of the math

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Kunta Kente said:

RhyzoPhreak said:

Thanks for all the coir info, everyone! Mostly wanted to make sure Amazon wasn't ripping me off. I tried an off-brand and, while it worked, it smelled like hot plastic and ass. I will be switching to Coco Bliss on the next round.


I'm curious. What is the cheapest option y'all have come across to get a Laminar Flow Hood or FFU on the table? I found this one on the midwest grow kits site, has anyone used it? I know I don't need one, but I am willing to invest in one if I stick with this hobby long-term. I don't really trust myself to make a DIY one either but if anyone has any links for teks on the subject I would be down to consider it.

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This is what I have had for quite awhile now, I think it was like...$40 less when I bought it. It works well for me and I think some others have linked it or bought it as well.

Pro-tip, if you do get a unit, keep the foam they pack it in. Throw some duct tape on the foam so you can attach it to the filter face and protect it during storage (if you move it around like I do).

It's INFINITELY nicer imo using the unit than messing with a SAB, although as you said not necessary.

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ElGringoGrande said:

Thanks DV8DUG, you’re probably right. I just feel like something’s off with this shoebox. It took a long time to pin and they’re going pretty slow, super thick fuzzy stems and lackluster pin set. Some are laying flat too and some are curling downward, which I didn’t take as a good sign. I’ll just let them keep doing their thing and hopefully they open up so I can get a print. Appreciate the input!

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Bobbybones777 said:

Good Evening folks,

This is my first post on Shromery. I’ve been browsing it for a long while now. I’m also not sure if this is the right place to post, so my apologies if it doesn’t belong here. I’m not a complete beginner when it comes to cultivation but I’m no expert either. I’ve been on a multi year hiatus from growing so I’m just coming back to it.

To jump back in, I figured I’d grow things I’ve never grown before - KSSS & P. Nat (which is actually p. ochraceocentrata and not actual natelensis in my case).

I spawned all of these tubs on Valentines Day with a 1:1 CVG to Popcorn Substrate mix. Unfortunately I forgot to add a casing layer.

I’ve noticed tubs, specifically the ochraceocentrata tubs starting to crack. I’ve misted all tubs once or twice a day if they need it until I see tiny beads, and I’ve been trying to keep the walls wet. I’ve also noticed the Nat tubs’ mycelium isn’t as white as the KSSS, not sure what’s going on there. It almost has a yellowish hue but I can’t tell if that’s the popcorn.

I’m not really sure what to do from here, there isn’t really any knotting that I can see and no pinning and I feel so lost. I feel as though they could be too dry, but then I second guess and think they’re too wet. Then I think they need FAE so I flip the lid but then the surface loses its beads so I put it back. It’s a vicious cycle. I also thought that maybe my rooms ambient humidity was too dry (15-20%) so I put them in a grow tent with a humidifier and now have an ambient tent humidity of 60-80%.

I finally decided to extinguish this anguish and post here in hope for some clarity or guidance with the matter. This is particularly frustrating because I was higher on the Dunning Kruger curve when I first started growing, now I’m just a worried mess. I’m aware it’s entirely possible I’m overthinking and overcomplicating things.

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Mr Piggy said:

Today I learned people on the shroomery have really round big toes.

Hiding bush, I can almost promise that jar will smell sour as it's bacterial.  The shake is to see if it would recover at all, but beef is also right that you could dig out the sus spot with a spoon and give it a go.  I really like zips for the sus jars.  They get their own bag so if it does go bad it doesn't fuck up the good jars in the mix.

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toadking said:

Oxygen didn’t seem to be too big of an issue, if anything i feel adding more air dried it out a bit much, im still not sure whats up with my fruits they just look like a bunch of aborts even have some pins that have matured and flattened which look cool but confuse me, advice?

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