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I had my first confirmed contams today. What I noticed was the BRF cakes changed color from gray/brown to a purply blue. The myc seemed to stop growing. I took it outside to open the foil. The texture was different too, a little slimy and it had the smell of sour apples. I still have 4 jars and a bag of grain with this strain so I'm not at square one but I don't like losing to contaminants. It can be contagious.

I've had good results with Earthstongue. They give you 20cc in the syringe.

I've got the same on my jars. Don't worry, be happy.

 :rolleyes:Uh yeah. But of course, it's all good...

Make sure that you expose the cakes to light for at least a few hours. This will let them know it's time to switch from myc growth to fruiting. Good luck. Patience is a bitch sometimes.

  It's time to harvest those puppies.

Why not? It's just a small space of cool air but I might be tempted to put a plastic bag over the pot since there's a lot growing on in a fridge with all that food.

That is a great solution. Have you actually tried this?

With my first innoc I was impatient so I took the pressure cooker outside and let it cool off in the snow. One hour later I took out the jars and injected them. No contams and excellent results (for a newbie) about 70 dried grams. So if the PC is cool to the touch it should be fine.

  All of the above, as well as Liquid Culture.

Yes. Read the TEK on casings that is on this site.

  Post some photos and people will be able to help you.

I've had good luck with Earthstongue. They give you 20cc syringes so you can inoc more jars. I think ET changed hands a couple of years ago. It had a bad rap for awhile, my experience has been good. Bummer to get contammed like that. Good luck with the next batch.

I'm in the same boat. One idea is to start a book/discussion group with a set of books already picked out. Here are some possibilities but I'm open to others: Breaking Open the Head by Daniel Pinchbeck, Sacred Mushrooms the Secrets of Eleusis by Carl Ruck, Entheogens and the Future of Religion by Gordon Wasson, Albert Hoffman and others, True Hallucinations by Terrance Mckenna and others. This list alone would weed out the light weights and the party crowd. Over time you would get an idea of who would be a reliable tripping partner. Since you are not looking to acquire anything or sell anything I don't think the DEA would waste their time.

No. Adding a nutrient layer would grow something yes, but it is highly unlikely to be what you want. You could clone a healthy shroom to agar and keep it going that way, but you can't reverse the life cycle of the shrooms.

I'd agree with Fattrout. Give it the smell test and find out if something is growing. There should be some sign of myc by now.

I would add another layer of casing.

Why would you possibly want to clone a newby?

i almost enjoy this hobby more then sex.
Uh, you're doing it wrong...

 :wacko:BRUINS!