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 Re: Are there some common signs of contamination a beginner should know? 
#68642 - 12/15/99 06:28 PM (18 years, 7 months ago) |
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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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Anonymous
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Re: Are there some common signs of contamination a beginner should know?
#68644 - 12/15/99 06:29 PM (18 years, 7 months ago) |
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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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Anonymous
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Re: Are there some common signs of contamination a beginner should know?
#68645 - 12/15/99 06:34 PM (18 years, 7 months ago) |
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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 09:38 PM (18 years, 7 months ago) |
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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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