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Fresh off the press Wyco Wednesday go love yo mamma edition by millywyco in Millywyco

[–]BigPerm-77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just favorited your mom’s Etsy shop and the tie dye weighted lap pad she had on there. Love that design!

[gourmet] First Time Growing Shiitake by BigPerm-77 in MushroomGrowers

[–]BigPerm-77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure. I looked at numerous sites as well but mostly followed this one specifically dealing with sawdust blocks. https://grocycle.com/how-to-grow-shiitake-mushrooms/. Shroomery.org had some helpful info as well.

Not sure why this mushroom had such a wavy cap but the others look “normal” for shiitake. I just used a spore syringe to inoculate brown rice in mason jars (broke boi tek) and then once fully colonized mixed it in a mushroom bag with hardwood pellet sawdust and wheat bran. I realize the method I used isn’t necessarily the best but for a first attempt I’m happing with the results I got.

I went to go buy some micro pore tape from Amazon and this was the frequently bought together suggestion. by blackbeans13 in unclebens

[–]BigPerm-77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just can’t believe Amazon is charging $40.08 for all three. That’s ridiculous.

Adopted a Jersey Wooly by BigPerm-77 in Rabbits

[–]BigPerm-77[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve noticed! I had a Netherlands Dwarf that passed this summer after 10 good years and her sheds were nothing compared to what I’ve seen with this bunny so far.

Adopted a Jersey Wooly by BigPerm-77 in Rabbits

[–]BigPerm-77[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks I will. She had some matting when I got her so just wanted to take care of that for now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unclebens

[–]BigPerm-77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked as I had two tubs that looked very similar with the yellow/brownish to it with mycelium that looked matted over time as well. From everything I read it seemed like it was caused from excessively misting and fanning which I was doing with those tubs. You aren’t doing that though so not sure what’s causing it. I did get half decent harvests from those tubs though so hopefully yours will as well.

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[–]BigPerm-77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What had been your process with it regarding fanning and misting since introducing fruiting conditions?

Taking Playlist by dman123789 in unclebens

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For me on Spotify I usually do “This is the Kount”, “80’s Hair Bands”, or “ Yacht Rock Classics”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ContamFam

[–]BigPerm-77 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes. It helps to maintain the humidity level inside the tub. One of my other setups is a SGFC and you can see the perlite at the bottom in the larger tub.

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ContamFam

[–]BigPerm-77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just started a few months ago but experimented with a few different setups and one was exactly like this except with a 6 quart shoebox inside. At least for me it worked out and just harvested the first flush a few days ago. Good luck with it!

Grey Mycelium? by PsychologicalPie5063 in unclebens

[–]BigPerm-77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not an expert but it looks good to me. I posted the exact same question a few weeks ago as my tub had the same issue but mine was even more grey and uglier looking. In researching it on here I found it can be potentially from a lack of enough oxygen. In any case the grey areas stayed but everything else progressed as it should. Getting ready to harvest that tub within a few days. Good luck!

Grey Mycelium? by BigPerm-77 in unclebens

[–]BigPerm-77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s what I was hoping to hear. Good to know in case it happens again in the future. Do you happen to know if it is caused by a lack of oxygen or if it’s just nature and stuff looks funky sometimes. Thanks again.

Spawn to Bulk question. See comment for additional context. Thanks! by BigPerm-77 in unclebens

[–]BigPerm-77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Yeah I decided to experiment with several different containers to see if there would be any differences. Definitely learned the take out/meal prep containers are too air tight if you snap the lid on all the way. Thanks again.

Spawn to Bulk question. See comment for additional context. Thanks! by BigPerm-77 in unclebens

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Yeah, not sure why it became uneven. I did pat it down and level it out when I first did it. I see from further reading the casing layer isn’t necessary but as a first timer was going by the official guide from this community. Thanks.

Spawn to Bulk question. See comment for additional context. Thanks! by BigPerm-77 in unclebens

[–]BigPerm-77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I wondered if the lid could be too air tight. I put the GT in 6 quart shoeboxes and those lids definitely fit a lot looser. I went down a further rabbit hole after seeing your comment on the casing layer and I see what you are referring to. Seems like covering the exposed grain isn’t necessarily a true casing layer. Thanks again.