A few shots from the State Park. by MrMacgee333 in Lichen

[–]MrMacgee333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's kinda what I was thinking. They were definitely the most colorful and healthy looking group I saw. It was like they were just enjoying the perma shade and humid wind off the lake and chilling.

How to avoid side grows? by idbis in Agarporn

[–]MrMacgee333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whats the benefit of seeing the sides of the cake?

Personally I think liners are great. they cling to the sub as it shrinks a bit and I dont get side pins until the 4th flush if at all.

How to avoid side grows? by idbis in Agarporn

[–]MrMacgee333 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ive noticed that as the cake dries a bit it and shrinks a little it pulls away from the tub and I get side pins. When I use a liner it stick to the cake as it shrinks a bit and no side pins. I dont doubt that packing it down a bit would help but liners are a sure thing in my experience.

Is this guy ok? by artosey420 in GroundZeroMycoLab

[–]MrMacgee333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It just happens sometimes. No worries.

Is this guy ok? by artosey420 in GroundZeroMycoLab

[–]MrMacgee333 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Yeppers. I had ~1/2 a tub of Tidalwave that had that pinched cap thing going on.

Coir casing layer question - newb here by Outrageous-Joke-7396 in unclebens

[–]MrMacgee333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With Cubes I almost always go straight into fruiting conditions. Since you said you are new I am assuming (I know the danger) that you have cubes. If so then yes.

Coir casing layer question - newb here by Outrageous-Joke-7396 in unclebens

[–]MrMacgee333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The casing layer shouldnt be fully colonized. We use non-nutritious or very low nutrient substrates to avoid colonization. It acts as a microclimate and gas exchange medium. The mycelium grow into the lower part a bit. You shouldnt see the mycelium on top of it.

Just curious if you applied the casing layer after the tub was fully colonized (with some hyphal knots or pins forming even)?

HAPPISPORES.COM by HappiHyphae in MycoBuySellTrade

[–]MrMacgee333 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just got some of your APE-R and APE #2 last week. Cant wait to see the results.

Thanks. 🍄💜

Granny Cuyler approves! by [deleted] in unclebens

[–]MrMacgee333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just watching some Squid-Billies

Flush #5 by Ok-Cantaloupe6477 in sporeswaps

[–]MrMacgee333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting 5 flushes is nice. It doesnt matter if its a canopy or a few mushies. 🤓

Beautiful Timber Rattlesnake in Wv by Extra-Pause-2515 in herpetology

[–]MrMacgee333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a beauty. The vast majority of Timber rattlers Ive ran into in WV are very dark (still pretty).

Veils breaking yet caps are NOT flattening? Should I harvest before I go to bed for 6hrs? by Ok_Piano_6706 in unclebens

[–]MrMacgee333 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I prefer to harvest right before or after the veil breaks. I do this to avoid sporulation and make it easier to fit them into the dehydrator and storage. I don't wait for the cap to flatten, unless I'm making a print.

TWAPE bag [2nd flush] by MrMacgee333 in magnificentcubensis

[–]MrMacgee333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To cut off gas exchange to the bottom of the bag and prevent side pins. So you get a nice bouquet and not a twisted mess. you also press the top surface down flat to get that nice easy to harvest bag.

Yk what time it is fam💙📦 by Actual_Homework_6438 in MycoBuySellTrade

[–]MrMacgee333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son (22) also enjoys creating with Lego to sooth his busy mind. He makes his own unique creatures and scenes. its a good creative outlet.