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GnuBobo
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5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics)
#5059956 - 12/13/05 10:05 PM (18 years, 1 month ago) |
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So, I ran out of fuiting containers and had some extra pasteurized wood leftover the last time I spawned some Dryad's saddle and reishi to wood, and a couple of extra jars of colonized reishi grain jars, so, I decided I would get lazy and fill a five gallon bucket with the spawned wood shavings.
It's colonized nicely sitting next to a furnace vent with a pillowcase over it for a "filter".
Pics:


I'm going to mist this down now and again, but, for the most part, I'll try a neglect tek. Dunno what else to do? If anyone has any suggestions for low-maintanence upkeep I'd be glad to hear them. Other wise I'll just let it colonize and grow as is--the furnace is generally at about ~60 during the winter, but the periodic airflow might do all right for FAE.
If anything cool happens I'll post pics.
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5060119 - 12/13/05 10:36 PM (18 years, 1 month ago) |
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thats gonna be a fat fuckin log. hope it goes well.
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5062218 - 12/14/05 12:06 PM (18 years, 1 month ago) |
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Maybe you can carfully birth it, and burry it in a large pot with casing soil (ie. potting soil,50/50, vermiculite). As for maintenence, just water it when it looks a little dy and put some sort of humidity tent over the top (also will help you in regulating CO2 levels). Here is an update of my cased 1/2 pint reishi sawdust/bran cakes:


I have done reishi experiments with sawdust/bran cakes in the jar with/without the vermiculite contamination barrier removed (inoculated with plug spawn PF style), and cakes birthed out of the jar. The worst results were from the cakes being left out of the jar, and the best were with them left in the jar with the vermiculite barrier left on top (acted like a casing layer).
The above pics are from my most recent experiment, and it is giving me the best results yet. Each cup contains a 1/2 pint birthed sawdust/bran cake buried in 50/50+ casing soil. I did this to simulate a burried log, which is a very common method of cultivation. I get my information from www.mushworld.com if that helps any.
I am guessing a 5 gallon bucket would be like a jar only ALOT BIGGER. Other than that you could put some clear plastic over the top of the bucket to let light in and maintain moisture. And also you could put a thin layer of casing soil over the top to add in moisture delivery and retention.
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Edited by mah2b1 (12/14/05 12:09 PM)
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: mah2b1]
#5070382 - 12/16/05 08:06 AM (18 years, 1 month ago) |
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Or, put the lid on the bucket, then cut a few 1" diameter holes in the side of the bucket near the bottom. It will fruit from the holes you cut. RR
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: RogerRabbit]
#5127498 - 12/31/05 08:38 PM (18 years, 1 month ago) |
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Okay. So, that's how things are looking now. It's a bit difficult to see, but the substrate is pulling away from the sides of the bucket.
I'm inclined to think this means it's getting dehydrated? If so, what would be the best method to hydrate it? I'm considering pouring a 10% h202/water solution down the sides and filling it up to a couple of inches below the top of the substrate, letting it sit for a few/several hours, then draining it very carefully/drilling a small hole with a dremel in the bottom beforehand, plugging it, filling the bucket, then unplugging the hole and tipping it slightly to allow for draining.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
P.S.--this thing isn't in a grow chamber--it's just sitting next to the heating vent as it's a bit of a one-off. But it's growing out fairly nicely, so I'd like to treat her good.
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5127786 - 12/31/05 10:54 PM (18 years, 1 month ago) |
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kool, i think it's suppose to shrink some...imo, prob you idead is good too sound great and looks great. peace siam
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Wouldn't that peroxide-water solution be harmful to the mycelium? I guess I don't see the reason for using peroxide on it unless contaminated, and even then soaking everything in peroxide doesn't seem to be a wise decision.
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: jlocke85]
#5128176 - 01/01/06 04:15 AM (18 years, 1 month ago) |
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I was just giving out that solution concentration of peroxide as it seems to be used in other mycological endeavours.
I dunno--I just don't want a warm, wet, dark spot toward the base of this bucket substrate that will fester.
I'm just trying to hydrate this thing (if this is in fact necessary)...it doesn't look like misting will be the best idea. HOWEVER, I would very much appreciate any advice. Thanks!
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5129281 - 01/01/06 06:57 PM (18 years, 30 days ago) |
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I'd dunk it in the bathtub overnight if you think it's dried out. Let the faucet run into the bucket and fill it up. It will run over the top of the bucket and down the drain. Adjust the faucet so the bucket just barely overflows. The running water will help keep any bacteria from growing during the dunk. Reishi is extremely contamination resistant and can take care of itself. I would skip the peroxide.
However, if it's not dried out, just leave it be. That's a huge load of fruits forming on the top of the bucket. RR
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: RogerRabbit]
#5129325 - 01/01/06 07:16 PM (18 years, 30 days ago) |
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Thanks. I'm probably going to wait a few more days to a week and see if it's shrinking any more. It may not need the moisture yet.
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5130516 - 01/02/06 06:01 AM (18 years, 30 days ago) |
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Bear in mind you can directly mist the reishi fruits as they form. It won't cause aborts like some other species. RR
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5138757 - 01/04/06 01:14 PM (18 years, 28 days ago) |
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Quote:
GnuBobo said:
It's a bit difficult to see, but the substrate is pulling away from the sides of the bucket.
The block will have shrunk allot once the grow is complete, it is almost like the reishi completely dissolves the sawdust away as it puts out fruit.
Attached are some pics of reishi sawdust cakes in pint mason jars:
 
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: mah2b1]
#5139749 - 01/04/06 05:30 PM (18 years, 27 days ago) |
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Thanks. That's good to know. I'm working on just misting right now, also trying to revive some older bags of sawdust.
I'll update with pics when appropriate.
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5175850 - 01/13/06 09:13 AM (18 years, 19 days ago) |
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Man, I can't wait to see some updates. It looks as if you're going to have some serious woppers there. Looking great man! Very nice indeed...
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: Hotnuts]
#5208685 - 01/22/06 12:49 AM (18 years, 10 days ago) |
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Any improvements man?
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: Hotnuts]
#5208749 - 01/22/06 01:12 AM (18 years, 10 days ago) |
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Hang a bell--I'll go take a pic. 
As another poster said--the mycelium is consuming the woodchip substrate. It's actually shrinking away as it develops. Odd shit, I say! OK. BRB.
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5209137 - 01/22/06 04:21 AM (18 years, 10 days ago) |
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For all of my poopy faces 
Here's an update:


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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5209193 - 01/22/06 04:54 AM (18 years, 10 days ago) |
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yeah man this is looking nice ! i may have to try this myself i think  peace ohm
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: ohmatic]
#5209203 - 01/22/06 04:59 AM (18 years, 10 days ago) |
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Reishi is pretty damn forgiving, as long as you mist it and give it some heat. PM me if you'd like a culture.
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5213373 - 01/23/06 07:03 AM (18 years, 9 days ago) |
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really neat never seen so many pins on a reishi log before..
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: GnuBobo]
#5213583 - 01/23/06 09:35 AM (18 years, 9 days ago) |
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What was your supplement, or spawning, ratio to the sawdust?
I am curious as to how much supplement was added to the raw sawdust because in my last experiment I used 1 part wheat bran to 2 parts dry sawdust by volume. Which is ~33% bran:~66% sawdust by dry weight. I am asking because I read a passage in the GGMM that stated over supplementing with rice bran inhibited fruit body formation.
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Re: 5 gallon bucket + reishi (pics) [Re: mah2b1]
#5214992 - 01/23/06 06:37 PM (18 years, 8 days ago) |
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I just eyeballed it. I'd guess it was about 15% by volume, maybe?
My spawn ratio was about 1 to 10, grain to bran/sawdust.
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