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Re: Are there some common signs of contamination a beginner should know?

#68642 - 12/15/99 04:28 PM (25 years, 6 months ago)

Any colors other than the color of the substrate is probably contamination. You'll be able to recognize it when you see it. And of course you can re-sterilize your jars if you see contamination, just empty the contents, give it a good wash w/soap and water, then sterilize in water or pressure cooker.

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Re: Are there some common signs of contamination a beginner should know?

#68644 - 12/15/99 04:29 PM (25 years, 6 months ago)

Most colors of contamination are green or blue, mostly darker colors. Just don't throw them away if you see white, that's your mycelium starting to grow.

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Re: Are there some common signs of contamination a beginner should know?

#68645 - 12/15/99 04:34 PM (25 years, 6 months ago)

Also, when mycelium turns light orange or yellow, it's probably not contam: that's what happens when it's waterlogged. Just let it do its thing.

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Re: Are there some common signs of contamination a beginner should know?

#68646 - 12/15/99 07:38 PM (25 years, 6 months ago)

to sterilize your jars after you've had a contam wash it with bleech, then use soap and water after that. Some contams can withstand ordinary dish soap.

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