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Deeper or wider?
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So I am about to case the last of my PF jars.. and I wanted to know what people thought about the container size. Do you think that a smaller container with a deeper substrate will yield more... or a much bigger container but substrate pretty shallow? Or... put them all together and make one big, deep casing..?

So from Experience what do you guys think?

~Quiescence~


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God raised up the fellow who was relaxed in the company of tax collectors, prostitutes and other outsiders, and went on to say that many of them would be welcomed to God?s banquet table long before those self-righteous people on display at church.

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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Quiescence]
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big deep casing will yeild bigger and more shrooms,im going 6 inch sub (horse poo) and a 3/4 inch casing 60 verm and 40 coir!!!!!!


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Down in a hole and I don't know if I can be saved
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
You don't understand who they
Thought I was supposed to be
Look at me now a man
Who won't let himself be

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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: sludge]
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Sludge has it right. The deeper the substrate, the larger the fruits. The wider the deep substrate, the more fruits you'll yield.

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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Wronguy]
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It's a tradeoff. You want big fruits, go deep, you want more fruits, go wide. All in all, you shouldn't notice too much difference in final yeild. Good luck, though!


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Quiescence]
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Go deep and wide. I wouldn't sacrifice depth or surface area, because when combined together, you'll see amazing results. The bigger base for mushrooms to draw nutrition from, the bigger yields you'll see.


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Holydiver]
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Hey Diver,

If you DID have to sacrifice one or the other, which would you pick?

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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Holydiver]
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Darn.. that's what I thought.. that means I have to wait until the store opens tomorrow to case them...

Thanks for the help guys.

~Quiescence~


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: CLUTCH]
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CLUTCH said:
Hey Diver,

If you DID have to sacrifice one or the other, which would you pick?


Neither, I'd get the correct container!  :tongue:


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Quiescence]
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I am with Diver...beside the phallic reference....deep AND wide is the way.


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Quiescence]
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Off topic here...

Quiescence, what happened to that awesome looking Blue Eye? Gotta love the shrooms but its a bit generic don't you think? (no offense guys!)

Sorry, just had to say that.


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Gatorade]
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LOL.

Well.. I had that grow log.. and all of the posts were from me saying "updated" .. so I got kinda sick of seeing blue eye...blue eye....blue eye....blue eye...

Not to mention I was pretty proud of my first grow... But since you like it too....

~Quiescence~


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Quiescence]
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My Girlfriends says both :smirk:

Def. likes it deeper IME.

-Gnostic


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For the sake of those seeking knowledge.
I've provided some in my signature.
Double Tek Pictorial
Getting the most out of your casings!, A pinning strategy.
Soaking wbs - The Final Answer by Agar
50/50 Coco Coir versus 50/50 Peat Moss.

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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Quiescence]
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Quote:
Deeper or wider?


maybe I should go wake up momma for this question!~

lolzz

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I like my bulk substrates to be 4" to 6" deep.

and use at least a 12" x 12" plastic dish pan.

tc


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Laterz, Road

Who the hell you callin crazy?
You wouldn't know what crazy was if Charles Manson was eating froot loops on your front porch!

Brainiac said:
PM the names with on there names, that means they have mushrooms for sale.


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: IGnosticAbhorI]
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Awesome update, damn that was quick...

Now for something on topic.

What depth would you recommend, i have heard 3-6 inchs deep. I personally was aiming for 4 inch substrate and 3/4 inch casing. What would be the best compromise between size and depth, without any sacrifice?


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: IGnosticAbhorI]
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Yeah.... deeper..deeper.. deeeeeper... OW! Thats my cervix.  :doggystyle:

But deeper and wider it shall be..


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Quiescence]
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Yeah.... deeper..deeper.. deeeeeper... OW! Thats my cervix.


:grin:

I'd say 4 is great, 5 is pretty deep...and anything more than that is probably un-necessary.

Mine are usually 1in thick...But Here lately i've been going for 4in...4in is way better IMO.

-Gnostic


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For the sake of those seeking knowledge.
I've provided some in my signature.
Double Tek Pictorial
Getting the most out of your casings!, A pinning strategy.
Soaking wbs - The Final Answer by Agar
50/50 Coco Coir versus 50/50 Peat Moss.

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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: IGnosticAbhorI]
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This thread has way too much sexual overtone. Let's get back on topic here people. Deeper and wider is better. But the motion of the ocean sets the mood.  :grin:

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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Roadkill]
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Wow 6"? Is that ONLY for bulk.. or have you tried grains that deep as well? Is one 12x12 6" casing really going to be more than double two 12x12 3" casings? That would take a lot of pints...
So is that for grains as well.. I'm having postal problems with my poo...

~Quiescence~


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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Quiescence]
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I like to use 1 3/4-3 inches on all my stuff. I would take width over depth, easily.



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Growing with bags, start to finish (including my new grain and substrate prep)
Anyone looking to start bulk tubs/mono tubs/shotgun hybrids? Good tubs to use..
How I do grain (old still good tips)
Turn your closet into a fruiting chamber
Casing layer colonization and overlay

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Re: Deeper or wider? [Re: Quiescence]
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I wouldn't do 6" of grain...that would be alot of grain.

4" to 6" of bulk substrate...like horse poo...hell yes!~

and I get larger fruits...I like mine big!~


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Laterz, Road

Who the hell you callin crazy?
You wouldn't know what crazy was if Charles Manson was eating froot loops on your front porch!

Brainiac said:
PM the names with on there names, that means they have mushrooms for sale.


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