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#61
Cultivation / Problem :Casing depth to substrate depth
November 03, 2010, 04:45:47 PM
Hey, I was just checking the archives and found out that the casing depth should be 1/4 of the depth of the substrate. I made mine closer to 1:1 ratio. Am I screwed? What should I do?

     ~ImAFungi
#62
Cultivation / Re: Pics of my Popcorn
November 03, 2010, 04:11:26 PM
Haha :mellow: Well from the casing guide I used, ( http://www.shroomery.org/54/50-50-Casing-Tek ), it told me to put a 1/2in layer of vermiculite at field capacity on the bottom, then your substrate, then your casing mix. So that's what I did.

         ~ImAFungi
#63
Cultivation / Re: Pics of my Popcorn
November 03, 2010, 08:37:19 AM
I used a slightly bigger one, 12x9x3in. That isn't too big is it? I cased all 4 jars, so now is the moment of truth, will I succeed or will I get contamed? Wish me luck guys! I'll post pics once the casing starts colonizing.

     ~ImAFungi
#64
General topics / Re: Buying From Amazon: Is it Safe?
November 03, 2010, 08:27:35 AM
I would think its safe. Alot of people from here ordered there equipment from amazon, including me, and we haven't had any trouble. I bought my tropic aire system, air pump, PC, and the hydrometer.

      ~ImAFungi
#65
Cultivation / Re: Pics of my Popcorn
November 02, 2010, 12:00:55 AM
Thanks, I'm casing tom. as soon as I get out of class :ph34r:. How big of a tray would you use for 3 or 4 pints of popcorn? It would be sweet if I could case them together since I only have one FC right now.

      ~ImAFungi
#66
Good to hear substrate!!! I got a bunch of jars of popcorn colonizing right now. Can't wait to case that shit!
#67
Cultivation / Re: Nuking vs. PCing Casing
October 27, 2010, 01:31:02 PM
Sound good to me. Nice and easy. Going to do that monday when I get back from Hulaween!!!!
#68
Cultivation / Re: Knocked Up
October 27, 2010, 01:30:07 PM
Yup, that is what I have been doing and its working great.
#69
Cultivation / Pics of my Popcorn
October 25, 2010, 05:01:06 PM
Here are pics of my 4 pints jars colonized with Ban Hua Thanon:



I still got 7 quart jars coming along nicely as well.
#70
Cultivation / Nuking vs. PCing Casing
October 25, 2010, 04:30:26 PM
Hey everyone,
I about a week away from casing my popcorn and I was wondering which way I should go with my casing. Last time I microwaved my casing and I got the Green!!! :angry: But then again, I let my casing get alittle to warm for comfort when incubating it, so this could have increased my contamination chances. Should I microwave or PC, also for how long and in what? Thanks for the input guys. Hope Life Is Good :mellow:

          ~ImAFungi

           
#71
Mushrooms tend to grow in groups, which are called flushes. So from what you are saying, you're on your 4th flush? If so, you're probably near the end of the road with that bag. I personally wouldn't try to dunk it, because you're right, it would probably fall apart. I would just try and keep it a hydrated with spraying.
#72
I'd imagine a bit of water could do it some good. Though you don't want to directly spray too much otherwise it can create overgrowth. Is this your 2nd or 3rd flush growing?
#73
From what most people say, grains are the way to go. There are a number of different types of grains you can use, such as popcorn, wbs, and millet. Though you need a PC to do grains. I just knocked up my first jars of popcorn a bit ago and I'm liking the way its going so far. :ph34r: Im sure others will have some opinions as well.

          ~ImAFungi
#74
PF - Tek / Re: What is Going on with my BRF CAKES???
October 24, 2010, 07:23:50 PM
Its really hard to tell w/o a picture, but mcyelium tends to ball up before it produces a pin. Try post a pic man. You can do it worry free.
#75
PF - Tek / Re: Eating the kidds?
October 24, 2010, 07:20:29 PM
Sounds awesome man. :ph34r: Thats strange that those 2 grams hit you as hard as they did. Maybe it's the strain or maybe it was the whole idea that you just ate something that you grew and harvested yourself. Well watever it was congrats brotha!!!

     ~ImAFungi
#76
Cultivation / Re: Knocked Up
October 20, 2010, 04:07:46 PM
Nice :ph34r: Can't wait to see your pictures! My jars are really starting to take off. The weird thing is that my jars are colonizing on the bottoms much quicker. After they become a little more colonized, I'm going to give them a good shake. Any suggestions on colonizing corn anyone?
#77
Cultivation / Re: FAE
October 20, 2010, 03:40:44 PM
It depends on which one you got. If you have the cheap, non digital hydrometer then yes you stick the thing to the inside of the FC. If you have a digital hydrometer, then it should have a little sensor attached to some wire so you can place the sensor around the cakes and place the actual hydrometer outside of the FC so you can easily read it.

      ~ImAFungi
#78
Cultivation / Re: FAE
October 19, 2010, 02:28:55 PM
You can always get a cheap one at a pet store. They are used for reptiles, so it should be in that section. Though I would recommend getting a digital one. I got mine from amazon and it works great! Here's the link.
http://www.amazon.com/Exo-Terra-Digital-Hygrometer-Probe/dp/B00101KWYW

You might be able to shop around a bit and get a better price but that's the exact one I have. GL man!
#79
Cultivation / Re: Knocked Up
October 18, 2010, 11:55:56 PM
Yea PC's are expensive but oh so worth it because of the possibilities it unlocks. Should def. post some pics. It would be sweet if we can get some more people around. But anyway, what are you thinking of using as ure substrate now that you got ureself a PC?
#80
Haha those mushys did get big man!
   Im starting to get the munchies myself.  :ph34r: