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Primate
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seeking advice of experianced cultivators
#6035033 - 09/06/06 01:05 PM (17 years, 5 months ago) |
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My buddy has a few questions. He used to grow PF cakes back in the day. he has been asking me alot lately about starting up again and doesn't have a PC.
As i said, he used to grow pf brf cakes /w a perlite terrarium.
he is thinking of trying a different substrate this time, and also plans on casing.
I told him about several of the substrates(teks) listed on the site. He liked several of them including:
Docs WBS substrate the cracked corn substrate alien substrate
He's leaning towards the alien substrate. though he's concerned about the seeming lack of soaking /w the substrate. and wondering if contams are a problem with this substrate. or just comments in general about this or any of the other substrates(experiences, problems etc.)
He's most concerned /w speed of colonization, risk of contams, and ease of preparation for a relative noob.
Anyone /w experience /w any of these substrates; comments/tips would be appreciated.
Also anyone that could enlighten him about the benefits of grain vs pf style substrates in general would be great.(IE: yield difference/speed of colonization.)
Next, he's strongly leaning towards funky balloon's casing tek. Though he's wondering about how viable this is using a perlite based terrarium. He has read about casing requiring very specific humidity levels. He wanted to know if any of you have had good/bad experiences /w the SOS tek using a perlite fruiting chamber. Again, comment/suggestion/tips are very welcome.
He wanted me to thank all of you in advance for any experiences shared. Also please feel free to share any/all relevant comments.
thanks much.
-Prim and company.
-------------------- "Power to the peaceful" -Micheal Franti and Spearhead
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musher_420
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Re: seeking advice of experianced cultivators [Re: Primate]
#6035093 - 09/06/06 01:35 PM (17 years, 5 months ago) |
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I've never attempted grain without a PC but the option is fractional sterilization which I've heard is a huge Pain in the ass.
My favorite substrate is pure horse manure or a mixture containing mainly horse manure. You can make PF cakes (which you already know) and then mix them with pasteurized horse manure. http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/723303/an/0/page/5
As far as fruiting chambers go there are lots of options tub grows work awesome. http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4323984/an/0/page/0
Click the link in signature for lots of great into on expanding from the PF tek.
Edited by musher_420 (09/06/06 01:38 PM)
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Primate
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Re: seeking advice of experianced cultivators [Re: musher_420]
#6036724 - 09/06/06 09:50 PM (17 years, 5 months ago) |
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He has a PC. and manure is not an option due to his location. 
-Prim
-------------------- "Power to the peaceful" -Micheal Franti and Spearhead
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HippieChick
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Re: seeking advice of experianced cultivators [Re: Primate]
#6036846 - 09/06/06 10:24 PM (17 years, 5 months ago) |
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Quote:
Primate said:
starting up again and doesn't have a PC.
I guess you can see where the misunderstanding is coming from .
Peace,Love,Happiness and Harmony Hippie Chick 
Try WBS spawned to coir if manure , for some reason , isn't an option .
-------------------- Peace,Love and Happiness HC Freedoms just another word for nothing left to lose.............. I LUV My Greenhouse http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/5545848#5545848 My First Pans http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/6212058#6212058
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Primate
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Re: seeking advice of experianced cultivators [Re: HippieChick]
#6040241 - 09/07/06 11:58 PM (17 years, 5 months ago) |
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Sorry, typo.
He has a PC.
same question(s)
-Prim
-------------------- "Power to the peaceful" -Micheal Franti and Spearhead
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