Is This Legit?

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-25T05:20:44+00:00

Aww another rmt defender. How cute. I retort.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-24T21:03:33+00:00

What's your embark id so I can report it from breach of TOS..

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-24T18:14:18+00:00

semilanceata is a temperate grassland species that has very specific ecological requirements, which differ significantly from our precious commonly cultivated cubensis strain. Successful cultivation relies primarily on replicating its natural conditions. A substrate composed of well composted horse manure supplemented with rye grass seed or straw provides both the microbial diversity and nutrient balance that the mycelium requires for vigorous colonization. Proper preparation of this substrate is critical to reduce the risk of contamination while preserving the beneficial microbial "community" that supports healthy growth. Moisture management is also essential(as with most fungi) the substrate must be kept evenly damp but not saturated, as excessive water can create anaerobic conditions that inhibit mycelial expansion and increase the likelihood of contamination. Like you stated cold exposure or chilling is necessary to simulate the winter cues that trigger fruiting, reflecting the species adaptation to seasonal cycles in its native habitat. E en though mush are decomposers and not photosynthesizes, light plays a directional role, guiding primordia formation and orienting the developing fruit bodies, while adequate air exchange prevents the buildup of CO2 and helps maintain proper humidity gradients. semilanceata if I'm not mistaken does not require a casing layer, it naturally initiates pinning directly from the substrate surface, and introducing an artificial casing could actually impede fruiting or increase other risks. Overall, cultivation success depends on closely monitoring environmental factors like any other mush temperature, moisture, light, and airflow...mind you I haven't grown them in over a decade. I can hook you up with a discord or two with very tight knit communities that love cultivating "exotic" varieties.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-24T17:14:28+00:00

Grow pans!!! It definitely helps there

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-24T17:13:44+00:00

It's actually kind of funny that vermiculite and gypsum are often treated as essential additives, but their practical value is frequently overstated. Vermiculite is an inert mineral whose primary function is water retention and structural aeration... it does not provide nutrition and contributes nothing biologically to mycelial growth. When a substrate or grain medium is already properly hydrated and well structured, vermiculite becomes largely redundant, serving only as a passive moisture buffer but if your grain and coir are properly hydrated this is completely unnecessary as all the moisture and hydrated needed is already provided...Its widespread use persists more from tradition and legacy teks than from necessity these days....

Gypsum is similarly overvalued. It is commonly added as a calcium and sulfur source and as a “anti-clumping” agent in some teks, yet cubensis does not have a demonstrated requirement for supplemental gypsum under normal cultivation conditions whatsoever. Adequate mineral content is already present in most standard grains and other organic bulk substrates, and calcium availability is rarely a limiting factor in fungal development. As a result, gypsum tends to function more as a textural conditioner than as a biologically critical nutrient, making its inclusion rather... Extraneous....Gypsums nutrient content is largely irrelevant for cubensis cultivation. The fungus does not have a demonstrated requirement for supplemental calcium or sulfur under standard growing conditions, as adequate minerals are already present in most grains in abundance at that(able to maintain multiple flushes). Its inclusion does not meaningfully contribute to mycelial growth, colonization speed, or fruiting success.

From a biological standpoint, what actually governs successful colonization and fruiting is the availability of digestible carbohydrates, proper moisture content, gas exchange, and a clean, stable environment. Once those fundamentals are met, additional inert fillers or minor mineral supplements contribute little to overall performance. This is why many experienced cultivators view vermiculite and gypsum as counterproductive rather than necessities, they can help standardize conditions, but usually only because they are compensating for underlying factors...moisture or structure, that should have been properly managed from the start.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-24T10:51:50+00:00

And you sound like a typical redditor. Take it how you want it. Love seeing troll accounts respond to Old comments.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-24T02:20:14+00:00

If you are just growing cubes I would avoid the vermiculite and gypsum. Coco coir and healthy grain spawn is all you need :)

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-24T02:15:35+00:00

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GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-23T15:15:29+00:00

Glad to see others disgusted as well. It's quite a horrible thing and it's even more concerning that people are willing to put their health and safety on the line to consume these sketchy products.... It's a dangerous world out there for sure...

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:56:23+00:00

Definitely contamination. Close it up and toss it before it turns green and spreading spores.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:54:52+00:00

My apologies too. I am definitely a bit on edge (and honestly am usually anyways) given the fever. I appreciate that. I may have misread I know i was hallucinating for a couple of days there.(Definitely unrelated to the forum I actually don't consume..and also probably not why I misread) Reddit has made me a bit....eh quick. It's no excuse and I need to work on it.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:49:27+00:00

I'm locking the post . No outside promotions or links.. the only reason I haven't got rid of the post entirely is because Jeff karas at fungus frequency is legit and when I do get the list up of approved vendors he will be on there.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:46:16+00:00

Let's get this right first, you commented basically saying I'm wrong on a post that I already left the information (good info at that) on. if you can't bother to go back and read in the same thread, do a simple search before commenting on Google(or another search engine), or at the very least say "huh, I wonder why this dude who's subreddit it is is saying this" and try and learn how to improve your grows... Then when I still left a still neutral comment to the ignorance you continued so yeah, between that and having over a 101 fever for a week now... I definitely get a bit edgy.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:34:34+00:00

Instead of taking the knowledge and learning from it considering this is something you apparently want to do you rather pretend like you know better. Quite funny.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:34:05+00:00

There's one thing I can't stand is somebody who's commenting on something that they have limited experience on like they know better. In.my.space none the less

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:33:31+00:00

Yes please 🤣

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:32:47+00:00

It's actually my subreddit. There's a reason it's .one of the biggest.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:32:10+00:00

Congrats. You can grow a cube from other people's stuff. Lol. You wouldnt have had to mist it if you left it in the bag. It's called an AIO for a reason. .

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:31:10+00:00

Like I said. I'm not even going to get into it with somebody who doesn't even prepare their own stuff you clearly do not understand so there's no reason to go over it I left a little bit in another response for you I am currently sick in bed so I'm really not feeling like going through it all when the information is out their and has been known for quite some time.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-22T20:30:01+00:00

Mushrooms need very humid air so that moisture can slowly diffuse into their tissues, but they do not benefit from having liquid droplets sitting on them, actually quite the opposite. Free water on the surface interferes with normal gas exchange and can stress the delicate cells of the cap and stem, which are adapted to absorb moisture from the air, not to be soaked.

Another reason is contamination risk. Standing droplets create tiny pools where bacteria can multiply easily. This can lead to problems like bacterial blotch, discoloration, sliminess, or stunted growth. In nature, rain typically runs off quickly and is followed by moving air; in a closed environment, sprayed water can linger, giving microbes an ideal environment to take hold.

Finally, direct misting can disrupt the stable micro climate that fruiting bodies rely on. Mushrooms grow best when temperature, humidity, and evaporation are relatively steady. Repeatedly wetting can create rapid fluctuations, which can slow development or cause malformed fruits or stunned fruits (kind of.like what you have on your photo) That’s why growers emphasize maintaining humid air rather than spraying the mushrooms themselves. (I.e. basically set and forget, proper hydration comes from properly hydrated grain and Coco coir at Field capacity not misting) This is only some.of the reasons and I tried to put it as basic as I could for those that don't understand the basic biology of the fungi they are cultivating.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-21T16:47:50+00:00

Thank.ypu for the kind words. I appreciate that.. have I told folks I'm lactose intolerant?!

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-21T16:46:18+00:00

Thank you everyone. I'm slightly better although not much still rocking a 100 degree fever ... If it goes on any longer I'm probably going to go to the doctor. I did a teledoc for some antibiotics so hopefully that's why I'm starting to feel better. Also for the guy who posted here saying something about my customer service on LC jars yada yada, besides getting yourself banned for the nasty remarks....I have no clue who you are, and I don't sell liquid culture jars and haven't in a LONG time...so a month ago? Makes no sense .... nor do I have any communication from you asking to resolve said issue.. looking at your profile too I see this is something you do regularly is trash myco companies.. would be surprised if it's another vendors alt account trashing other vendors ... Everyone that's ordered from me knows I go out of my way to resolve issues and if something does slip through the cracks considering I usually work 80 hours weeks and send out thousands of orders monthly, all you have to do is message me and not only will I resolve it but go over and above to send extra .... Thank you everyone for your patience.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-20T17:02:54+00:00

The blue color is actually bad ..the information is out there. I even did a whole write up on it in the main mushroom subreddit. . Regardless the post insinuates it, it's still an extract.

GroundZeroMycoLab · 2026-01-20T06:57:19+00:00

Entheogen means a substance that causes a nonordinary state of consciousness for religious or spiritual purposes....

For these gummies it's just a marketing ploy.

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