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MeSaUsA
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Casing problem, question???

#783526 - 07/29/02 07:02 AM (23 years, 11 months ago)

I had added my top layer to my casing a little over a week or 2 ago. I waited till all the horse poo was almost 100% colonized (I saw some of the yellowish liquid excreted by the mycelium). For the top layer I used a mix of vermiculite and miracle grow potting mix, I sterilized it in the oven at 300 degrees for an hour. Unfortunately I had to make do with what I had other wise I would have gone 50/50. I added the top layer dry with no water in the mix, after realizing my mistake the next morning I promptly used my spray bottle and was sure to wet it down good. I checked back the fallowing morning to see how wet it was. The only part of the casing that looked wet was along sides so I added more water via spray bottle. Why is it taking so long I see no growth, no mycelium popping through? I think it?s probably because of the no water in the casing mix. But what worries me is what I thought to be the start of mycelium might be mold, gray cottony stuff. When I sprayed water on it, it kind of shriveled up. It has not spread much I have been keeping a watchful eye on it. Also I scratched the surface a bit to see if there is anything going on and it was kind of firm, not the lose mix I added. I am hoping that it is mycelium. I was wondering if any one could address my concerns.

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bluelou
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Re: Casing problem, question???

[Re: MeSaUsA]
#783550 - 07/29/02 07:19 AM (23 years, 11 months ago)

BRO!!!

Just dont over water an let it regrow ,you dont want to flaten out the mycellium.
Let the mycellium poke through the top an it will begin hypral notes soon!!! PEACE

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