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JackTackle
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are these spores any good?
#4681102 - 09/19/05 07:44 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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so i was talking to my friend about this site and i never knew this but apparently him and another buddy were going to try to grow some mushrooms this summer. they had all their supplies ready to go, even built a glove box and bought some spores. things got sketchy around their house so they decided to scrap the project but they saved the spores. he gave me the syringe. my question is: are these still good? i don't know if they have to be in a refridgerator or what. he just kept them in his room at room temperature for about 2 months. could i use them?
also they have a sticker on them that says "BM" anyone know what that means? thanks
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willmafingerdo
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: JackTackle]
#4681118 - 09/19/05 08:00 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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i would say there still good, only thing i ever heard of with syringes is that the spores can swell up and pug up your needle.. dont know if thats true or not.. i would say give it a shot.. your not gonna be out nothing.. or just make up some LC and see what happens..
-------------------- I am not lost.. i am going there looking for it.. and when i get there and find it, i will know what it is.. "The way to stop violence is not to go out and let your head be beaten in but to say, you want to take my life risk yours!" "are you sure u want to eat all them shrooms??" "yes i want to hear what my mind has to say..." remember opions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink.
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JackTackle
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forgive my ignorance i'm new here what is LC?
i think i'm gonna run around town today and start getting some stuff together. making a list right now from all the stuff i've been reading. i have some ideas.
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: JackTackle]
#4681128 - 09/19/05 08:06 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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Jack they should be just fine. they will last for sometime at room temp so give them a go. BM is probably blue meanies. best of luck
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JackTackle
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: backupwards]
#4681140 - 09/19/05 08:10 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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good to hear. thank you. i'm gonna give this a shot i love projects like this
wish me luck!
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willmafingerdo
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: backupwards]
#4681142 - 09/19/05 08:12 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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LC is liquid Culture, 4cc kayro 96cc water, add a marble, preshure cook for 10-15 min, then put 1cc of spore solution into it. let sit in your incubator for 1 week and you should start to see lil floaties, or something that looks like someone spit a big loogie into your jar.. then suck up the mycilum and knock up your jars.. will take about a week off your time..
-------------------- I am not lost.. i am going there looking for it.. and when i get there and find it, i will know what it is.. "The way to stop violence is not to go out and let your head be beaten in but to say, you want to take my life risk yours!" "are you sure u want to eat all them shrooms??" "yes i want to hear what my mind has to say..." remember opions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink.
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willmafingerdo
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: JackTackle]
#4681188 - 09/19/05 08:52 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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JackTackle said:
i think i'm gonna run around town today and start getting some stuff together. making a list right now from all the stuff i've been reading. i have some ideas.
just dont go crazy man spending all your $$ on items and equipment!! what method you planning on using?? PF jars, or just gonna jump right into grain?? ect.. ect.. dont mean to sound like an azz, if i am.. i just remember when i got started i spent a good bit of $$ on stuff i dont even use now..
-------------------- I am not lost.. i am going there looking for it.. and when i get there and find it, i will know what it is.. "The way to stop violence is not to go out and let your head be beaten in but to say, you want to take my life risk yours!" "are you sure u want to eat all them shrooms??" "yes i want to hear what my mind has to say..." remember opions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink.
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JackTackle
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ok here is what i got so far i am going to go with the PF jars
organic brown rice flour dozen 1/2 pint ball jars bag of vermiculite bag of perlite two rubbermaid tubs (small one for incubating, larger one for fruiting) digital thermometer with humidity gauge bottle of h2o2
i have an air pump from an old aquarium i have bubble curtains and tubing but i am afraid they might have algae on them so i am going to buy brand new stuff later probably build my fruiting chamber while i wait for my jars to colonize
i've spent $51 so far
any suggestions?
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: JackTackle]
#4681340 - 09/19/05 10:00 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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sounds good to me. Get some rubbing alcohol.
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willmafingerdo
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: JackTackle]
#4681408 - 09/19/05 10:25 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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JackTackle said: two rubbermaid tubs (small one for incubating, larger one for any suggestions?
for your incubator how are you gonna keep it at 80-85 degrees? mabye get 2 tubs and do a TiT?
-------------------- I am not lost.. i am going there looking for it.. and when i get there and find it, i will know what it is.. "The way to stop violence is not to go out and let your head be beaten in but to say, you want to take my life risk yours!" "are you sure u want to eat all them shrooms??" "yes i want to hear what my mind has to say..." remember opions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink.
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JackTackle
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i have a rope light that gets hot when it is on i was thinking about running it through a dimmer switch so that it would be adjustable coil it up in a towel and set the tub on top and tinker with the dimmer till i get good temps
would this be a bad idea? possible fire hazard? i don't imagine it would have to be on very high to raise it to low 80's
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willmafingerdo
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: JackTackle]
#4681467 - 09/19/05 10:52 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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humm.. im not sure on that one.. never had a rope light.. you dont have a submersible heater from your old fishtank??
-------------------- I am not lost.. i am going there looking for it.. and when i get there and find it, i will know what it is.. "The way to stop violence is not to go out and let your head be beaten in but to say, you want to take my life risk yours!" "are you sure u want to eat all them shrooms??" "yes i want to hear what my mind has to say..." remember opions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink.
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JackTackle
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yeah i do so do i just get another tub of the same size put some water and the heater in there and set the incubator in it? do i need to secure the heater at all?
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JackTackle
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: JackTackle]
#4681523 - 09/19/05 11:09 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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this is what i was thinking the "outdoor" sensor is at the end of a long cord and the dimer can sit on my desk right next to the thermometer
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willmafingerdo
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: JackTackle]
#4681739 - 09/19/05 12:02 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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ya if you have a submersible heater get 2 tubs the same size and put about 3-4" of water and a capfull of bleach. i just set my heater in the water it isnt secured down to anything.. then put the 2nd tub in.. i like to have it so water goes atleast 1/2 way up the toat when there both together..
-------------------- I am not lost.. i am going there looking for it.. and when i get there and find it, i will know what it is.. "The way to stop violence is not to go out and let your head be beaten in but to say, you want to take my life risk yours!" "are you sure u want to eat all them shrooms??" "yes i want to hear what my mind has to say..." remember opions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink.
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Jabberw0cky
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You might want to secure it down though... Because it can get too hot and melt it's way through the tub. I've heard of it happening. Never risk it with something that can cause a fire.
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JackTackle
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Re: are these spores any good? [Re: Jabberw0cky]
#4681808 - 09/19/05 12:21 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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thanks for all the help guys i'm excited about this got my jars all boiled and waiting for them to cool down i think i'm gonna go run and get another tub and try the water set up
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