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Omk
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Question about mycellium texture...
#4660086 - 09/14/05 01:17 PM (18 years, 5 months ago) |
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Here is some background info. I recently birthed 4 pf-tek rice flour/vermiculite cakes. Immediately after birthing I rinsed the cakes and dunked them for a little over 12 hours. When I took them out of the container, I noticed that the whiteness of the mycellium had faded slightly but I just attributed this to the excess moisture from dunking. Since placing them in my fruiting chamber, they seem to have recovered some of their 'fluffyness.' My concern is that when I came home about 30 minutes ago, I noticed that they are much fluffier than yesterday(though not too extreme). This is my first time growing, and I guess this is just the natural texture of mycellium. But I read about a contamination called cob web mold and im wondering if this might be a possiblity. Is cobweb mold a danger to fully colonized cakes?
Note: If it matters, the fruiting chamber is a large plastic bin with a plexiglass window on the top for light. I use a flourescent bulb a few hours a day and leave them by my window for some indirect sunlight while im at class. The humidity stopped measuring at 90% and just says 'hi' now and the temperature stays between 72-76 F. I also have an airpump running because i read its good for air exchange.
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ThumpaCap
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Re: Question about mycellium texture... [Re: Omk]
#4660096 - 09/14/05 01:19 PM (18 years, 5 months ago) |
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if it was cobweb it would grow like santa's beard... a little fuzz is okay, its just the myc reaching out to say howdy
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Holydiver
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Re: Question about mycellium texture... [Re: Omk]
#4660113 - 09/14/05 01:21 PM (18 years, 5 months ago) |
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The growth you described is perfectly normal with cakes. While cobweb can infect cakes, it's pretty rare. You'll know it when you see it, as it takes on more of a hairy texture than mycelium.
Cobweb on a cake:
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Omk
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Re: Question about mycellium texture... [Re: Holydiver]
#4660122 - 09/14/05 01:23 PM (18 years, 5 months ago) |
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Thanks guys. Yeah, its nothing like that pic. I was pretty sure it was just hte mycellium but id rather be on the safe side.
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