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azadam
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PK Tek - mixed results?
#7832885 - 01/04/08 05:54 PM (16 years, 28 days ago) |
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I think I know the answer to this question but I thought I'd take a stab at it anyway. I started my first batch of PK Tek jars just about two weeks ago exactly- sterilized the hell out of everything, followed instructions to the letter, etc. I used two syringes from one of the shroomery sponsors- ended up going through one syringe of B+ on 7 jars, and then part of an HA on the remaining 5.
They're all incubating in the same spot, protected from air flow and been between 26-27°C the whole time. So two weeks later and I've got great mycelium growth on all of the B+... every single one has almost entirely covered the inner surface, not a single bit of contaminant growth showing on any of the jars, but the HAs have absolutely zero mycelium growth as well.
So here come the questions:
Do you guys think the HA was just a bad syringe, since the B+ was fine? If not, how long should I wait before giving up on the non-growing jars? If so, is it safe to just sterilize the jars without making new verm/brf mix, and then reinocculating with a different strain? Like I said, no signs of contams. And also if so, is it unusual to ask a vendor for a replacement/refund on a bum syringe?
Appreciate any help or input. Thanks!
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Nebula
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Re: PK Tek - mixed results? [Re: azadam]
#7832953 - 01/04/08 06:19 PM (16 years, 28 days ago) |
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I'm afraid the HA was a bad syringe. After fourteen days you should see at least some myc, especially if you're incubating the jars between 26-27C. Maybe you should wait one more week, just to be sure. BTW, you did inject the HA spores solution into jars that were completely cooled off? If not, then you might have killed the spores and you won't see any myc growth. I would contact your vendor.. maybe you'll get a new syringe for free, you can always ask...
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azadam
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Re: PK Tek - mixed results? [Re: Nebula]
#7834043 - 01/04/08 11:19 PM (16 years, 28 days ago) |
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Cool, yep the jars were cooled overnight before inoculation and definitely weren't warm still. I'll give the vendor a buzz and see what they say. Thanks!!
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Nibin
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Re: PK Tek - mixed results? [Re: azadam]
#7834520 - 01/05/08 05:16 AM (16 years, 27 days ago) |
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Don't mention cultivation. Say you looked at the spores under a microscope and saw nothing. Vendors don't "officially" sanction growing as it is illegal.
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Substance D
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Re: PK Tek - mixed results? [Re: Nibin]
#7834620 - 01/05/08 06:48 AM (16 years, 27 days ago) |
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Quote:
Nibin said: Don't mention cultivation. Say you looked at the spores under a microscope and saw nothing. Vendors don't "officially" sanction growing as it is illegal.
good advice
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Re: PK Tek - mixed results? [Re: Substance D]
#7834639 - 01/05/08 07:03 AM (16 years, 27 days ago) |
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Unless it is legal in his state/country
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