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whiterussia
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about to start my first grow...a few questions.
#7189836 - 07/17/07 08:05 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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So Im about to start my first grow and I Have a few questions.
Im doing the verm/BRF cake tek. Im able to keep it at my terrarium at 76 degrees. I plan on colonizing my cakes in the same place I fruit them but will not add my Perlite till they all have colonized.
1st Can I colonize and fruit at 76 degrees? I may be able to get 80+ but not sure for colonizing.
2nd using perlite and a lil water on the bottom of the terrarium will regulate my humidity at 90%+?
3rd I watched the tek and he used 2 layers of tinfoil instead of the metal lid..I noticed there where know way for gases to exchange but it colonized anyways..perhaps..it is but just not visible? like it would be with holes.
4th I have a dim grow light that is not facing the case directly I'm growing in my closet and so it will get some light from just turning it on and can I just keep it on during the pining stage (it is the pinning state right? or the fruiting? That you need light)
5th also my pressure cooker I bought at thrift store for 3 bucks I tested it out and its just a heavy metal nob you put on the nozzle where the steam comes. It has a 5-10-15 PSI rating. When I tested it NO steam was coming out I also had the band on..shouldn't some steam come out too allow it too control 15 PSI? and not go over? I tested it too make sure it works and it came with a rubber ring you put around it..but you can't put the top handle on the bottom handle while the ring is in place..and on the lid it says ONLY OPERATE while the top handle is overlapping the bottom handle...So I guess I should take out the rubber ring and test it? there is no gauge to tell what the current PSI would be.
thank you very much for your knowledge and time.
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MYSTIQUE
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Re: about to start my first grow...a few questions. [Re: whiterussia]
#7189873 - 07/17/07 08:13 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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OK I'm gonna start with 5 its the most important. Don't use it without the ring or if it isn't working right. Its only a 3 buck loss if it dint seem to be working toss it.
1.76 is fine they will warm in the glass themselves a bit anyways.
2. No pooled water in the bottom just wet perilite is fine pooled water will start bacteria.
3. Just use lids with 4 holes in them the dry verm barrier is enough to keep them safe. They need all the air exchange they can get.
4.pinning need the light the most. I just keep mine out of direct sunlight but in a room lit by the sun. There are allot of threads and ideas about the best lighting do a search on that and pick your fav.
5. Be careful
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Re: about to start my first grow...a few questions. [Re: whiterussia]
#7189893 - 07/17/07 08:16 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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1) yes, but it will proceed more slowly. try to get it warmer if you can. 2) pretty much, just keep the level of the perlite above the water for evaporation. 3) ???? you can take one layer of foil and tape or somehow secure it and then put the second layer over the top as a 'cover'. You'll have to lift the outer layer, knock it up and replace the top layer. there will be enuf air in the jar to colonize. 4)incubate in total darkness, turn your light on when you start to see pins on the cakes. 5)Either figure out how to make it go together with the ring or trash it! lubricate the ring with cooking oil or vaseline and monkey with it some. what brand/size is the pc?
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Re: about to start my first grow...a few questions. [Re: shroom1957]
#7189961 - 07/17/07 08:32 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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I don't even know the PC brand..its older though..Do i need to worry about it exploding? I mean it seemed to work good when i tested it with the ring and I got the ring on and everything...just couldn't pull the top of the handle over the bottom like it said to do..ill try greasing it up. also almost no steam was coming out of the sides..im guessing its not supposed to but how does it regulate the pressure at all if it can't let any out? can pressure cookers not go above 15PSI?
should I have the stove on high at all times? during the process?
also..do I need light at all? I was told no..but it helps? the light I have is pritty dim but id think it would go through the sides of the box.
so should I just spray the perlite every once in a while? or does the humidity take care of it for me..keeping it moist and everything.
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Edited by whiterussia (07/17/07 08:37 PM)
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Re: about to start my first grow...a few questions. [Re: whiterussia]
#7189987 - 07/17/07 08:39 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Ya get some Vaseline and rub it on there good you don't want something that will break down the rubber. The steam should be common from the release valve not around the seal.
Never on high all the time. just turn it up till it start to vent then turn it down
lights good but lots of different views on it do a search
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/search.php
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Re: about to start my first grow...a few questions. [Re: MYSTIQUE]
#7190612 - 07/17/07 11:13 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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MYSTIQUE said: Ya get some Vaseline and rub it on there good you don't want something that will break down the rubber.
Isn't it petroleum products that break down rubber?
All I know is they tell you not to use vasoline with condoms because it compromises their strength.
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Re: about to start my first grow...a few questions. [Re: veilbreaker]
#7190626 - 07/17/07 11:17 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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I think you are right but im not sure you might wanna do a search on that
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I ain't a hippy but I'm covered in dirt
Sippin lots of mushroom tea in a tye-dye shirt
Chasin' the Grateful Dead, no shoes on my feet
Beggin' in the parking lot for something to eat,
DO NOT USE FIRE IN YOUR GLOVE BOX!!!!!!!
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Re: about to start my first grow...a few questions. [Re: MYSTIQUE]
#7190655 - 07/17/07 11:26 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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MYSTIQUE said: OK I'm gonna start with 5 its the most important. Don't use it without the ring or if it isn't working right. Its only a 3 buck loss if it dint seem to be working toss it.
1.76 is fine they will warm in the glass themselves a bit anyways.
2. No pooled water in the bottom just wet perilite is fine pooled water will start bacteria.
3. Just use lids with 4 holes in them the dry verm barrier is enough to keep them safe. They need all the air exchange they can get.
4.pinning need the light the most. I just keep mine out of direct sunlight but in a room lit by the sun. There are allot of threads and ideas about the best lighting do a search on that and pick your fav.
5. Be careful
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