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just got my spores
#3252059 - 10/19/04 05:13 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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hello all. i am a first time grower, and i just recieved my spores. i am following the pf tek for this time cause it seems easy. i was reading one time and this board said to not leave the tape on the jars, great info thanks. so i got to thinking "what else do i not know? i have read all the begginers tek's so i have those bases covered. i would like so good info from the seasoned vet's on the good little tricks. also i do have one question do i spray the jars while incubating and if so how much/often. thanks
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3252081 - 10/19/04 05:17 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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spray? your best bet is to leave your jars alone light slows the growth down keep them at the right temp be patiant oh yea good luck man and make sure everything is clean dont slack on it its better to be almost OCD when doin anything with your new hobby
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3252090 - 10/19/04 05:19 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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No you don't spray your jars while incubating. Put them in a warm 80 to 85 degree dark place till they finish colonization. Use a tub in tub if you don't have a warm enough place. Just follow the tek to the letter and you will be fine. Good luck.
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Re: just got my spores [Re: zdm]
#3252095 - 10/19/04 05:20 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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yeah the spray thing was kinda me not knowing, i thought i read it somewhere but wasnt to sure so thats why i asked cause i dont want to fuck something up.
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3252209 - 10/19/04 05:53 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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thanks for the reasurance. i have one more quick question, what is dunking. i havent read anything on it and i cant seem to find it anywhere but i here people talk about it. can you help
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3252233 - 10/19/04 05:59 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3252245 - 10/19/04 06:01 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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dunking is usually done between flushes to rehydrate the cake for the next flush. the cake is submerged in water for 12-24 hours. some roll the dunked cake in dry vermiculite, then spray until wet, and put back in terrarium.
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Re: just got my spores [Re: pshawny]
#3252264 - 10/19/04 06:08 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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thats some good shit good thing i found out about it, judging from the picks ill be alot happier. thanks guys. anything else i should know
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3252585 - 10/19/04 07:18 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Great to hear you found a new awesome hobby! Don't forget to shake the shit out of that syringe just before inoculating your jars, this evenly disperses spores in the syringe as they tend to clump most often. GL and welcome to mycology 101!
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Re: just got my spores [Re: hyphae]
#3253613 - 10/19/04 11:22 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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thanks for that little tip on shaking. i kinda figured that one cause of the clumps. but thanks again. anymore good advice
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3254016 - 10/20/04 12:42 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Glad ya figured that one cause even the pro can forget sometimes, this is probably the #1 newbie mistake so be forwarned. There are alot of things that you can find by reading as many basic teks as you can, you will pic up a little something here and a little something there ya know what I'm sayin? let the needle cool before inoculating, ya I know but but you asked, that also goes for the jars after sterilizing if they feel warm then they're too hot still. A half cc/ml per hole injecting as you draw the needle out helps disperse spores better in the substrate. Don't tape the holes just use foil over the lids and keep the foil on throughout the incubation period. I could go on and on but these are enough tips to get started right! GL ll
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Re: just got my spores [Re: hyphae]
#3256024 - 10/20/04 02:38 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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thanks alot hypae i like the advice on drawing the needle out . thanks again for the little tips
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3256711 - 10/20/04 05:21 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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what is cold shocking. the only thing i have seen is in a post someone said that you dunk them in the fridge is that right if so why do i need to do it and what does it do. if someone has the tek let me in i cant find it.
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3256834 - 10/20/04 05:41 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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please help me out guys. i am very curious to what it means.
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3256843 - 10/20/04 05:42 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Cold shocking goes hand in hand with dunking. Dunking increases yield noticably and cold shocking is one of your three pinning triggers, it doesn't have to be in the fridge as it only takes 8-10 to get the benefit of a temp drop cold shocking just gives it an extra kick in the pants is all. Heres something that will help you understand a lot better as to whats what in Pinner town : Getting the most out of your casings!, A pinning strategy You will have to register if you haven't already, It's well worth it though!
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Oyster Shell "Flour" $2 for 1lb. a hell of a deal
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Re: just got my spores [Re: hyphae]
#3256868 - 10/20/04 05:48 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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thank you. does anyone have anymore tips that havent been posted yet thanks all for the help
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Re: just got my spores [Re: lemon_lw]
#3256928 - 10/20/04 05:59 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Did ya even check it out? It's loaded with tips more than you could ask for. Then read up on the basics again. Your better off doing some work of your own so we can answer more pressing questions. I put my time in now it's your turn ll. We are a generous bunch here but it's time to absorb all that info I just turned you onto.
-------------------- Getting the most out of your casings!, A pinning strategy.
Oyster Shell "Flour" $2 for 1lb. a hell of a deal
Not what is overlay but rather what overlay is
Gas Exchange vs. FAE
"We all have priorities. I used a closet once setup a nice little lab trouble was all the shit that was in there ended up in the bedroom that pissed off the GF then I ended up dumping her as she was getting in the way of my sterile culture technique! Ya I got priorities too!!!"
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Re: just got my spores [Re: hyphae]
#3256944 - 10/20/04 06:03 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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And BTW I don't give little tips I give Tips! Tips are what aid you in succeeding and that cannot be considered little. Again GL and may your mind expand as rapidly as a pin develops!
-------------------- Getting the most out of your casings!, A pinning strategy.
Oyster Shell "Flour" $2 for 1lb. a hell of a deal
Not what is overlay but rather what overlay is
Gas Exchange vs. FAE
"We all have priorities. I used a closet once setup a nice little lab trouble was all the shit that was in there ended up in the bedroom that pissed off the GF then I ended up dumping her as she was getting in the way of my sterile culture technique! Ya I got priorities too!!!"
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