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boomerman
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casing question
#5524662 - 04/17/06 12:17 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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im going to attempt my first casing. I am going to do the 60/40 Vermiculite and Coco Coir Casing Tek. Its all straight foward except one thing, once i make the casing layer i have to add it to the substrate. How do i prepare the substrate? crumble it over perlite?
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Rahz
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Re: casing question [Re: boomerman]
#5524679 - 04/17/06 12:21 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Many don't use a bottom casing layer if that's what you're refering to with the verm. Once the substrate is fully colonized, just apply a thin (1/2" or so) layer of sterile casing mix on top. Try to keep it fluffy.
You don't want to crumble the substrate, it should already be a solid block of mycelium when you apply the casing.
Rahz
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Abrainspot
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Re: casing question [Re: boomerman]
#5524688 - 04/17/06 12:23 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Take a plastic container and if your using cakes crumble them into small peices, at 3-4'' depth - for WBS or rye just shake it up and pour, then add a 1/4''-1/2'' 60/40 layer
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boomerman
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Re: casing question [Re: Abrainspot]
#5524712 - 04/17/06 12:30 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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ok that sounds better. i a pf jar and i am going to follow the casing 101 and 60/40 Vermiculite and Coco Coir Casing Tek. will this work. I am only going to do 1 jar in a small container. Is it worth trying to case 1 1/2 pint jar or should i just birth it and put it into the FC with my other cakes?
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skeletor
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Re: casing question [Re: boomerman]
#5524762 - 04/17/06 12:42 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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normally id say birth it but hell you might as well practice casing. plus you can get asome need little casings bongtoke has tons. they make good pictures ha
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boomerman
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Re: casing question [Re: skeletor]
#5524778 - 04/17/06 12:45 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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yea ok, how big if a casing container should i use for 1 1/2 pint cake? a small cerial bowl?
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