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Melonhead



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Why does grain with higher moisture content take longer to germinate/colonize?
#7699838 - 11/30/07 04:41 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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I've noticed when grains have a higher water content during the colonization stage usually the dryer jars are faster to germinate and colonize than the moist grain.
It can take up to a week to see my LC start takin off in the grains with a higher water content compared to a few days with the others.
I think i've heard RR say he makes his jars slightly on the dry side too. Just curious as to why, i cant find a solid answer.
TY
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RogerRabbit
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Re: Why does grain with higher moisture content take longer to germinate/colonize? [Re: large_dose]
#7699916 - 11/30/07 05:00 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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It's because fungus grows better on damp things than on wet things. The grains aren't really dry when properly prepared, they just 'look' dry. That allows the most amount of air in the spaces around the grains, thus favoring the mushroom mycelium over bacteria, which prefer a wetter, more anaerobic environment. RR
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large_dose
Melonhead



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Re: Why does grain with higher moisture content take longer to germinate/colonize? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#7700798 - 11/30/07 08:55 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Nice
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Funkatron9000
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Re: Why does grain with higher moisture content take longer to germinate/colonize? [Re: large_dose]
#7700804 - 11/30/07 08:59 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Everything going good on your projects Dose? btw, B+'s are pinning FAT boys on straw/poo
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Re: Why does grain with higher moisture content take longer to germinate/colonize? [Re: Funkatron9000]
#7700822 - 11/30/07 09:04 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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You can call me dose......
Yes funk, i had a mad trich outbreak on 2nd flush of EVERYTHING. Bathroom is infected with the green, i wont be dunking in there anymore haha.
Im on my month period where i stop growin while everything colonizes so i can get a break from mushies before i get burnt out. I'll send ya some pics and a big msg when i get my balls together im kinda occupied right now, its been a good night. lolz
Best of luck to the fatties on poop my local shroomerite.
Edited by large_dose (11/30/07 09:10 PM)
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