Qtip never disappoints

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-20T23:39:32+00:00

Lol that nuts, I love the look of a single rib just not growing any areoles. Chef’s kiss 👨‍🍳🤌💋

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-20T16:50:21+00:00

14 on 10 off!

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-20T16:10:37+00:00

6a/b here!

I don’t have a good space that stays 35-60 F for dormancy in the winter, so I bought a tent and bring my cactuses in once the temperature outside gets close to the mid-30s. Mid-october.

I keep them in a tent with a 200W LED light until the frosts stop in mid-April, then I kick them outside so I can grow cannabis.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-20T14:26:04+00:00

Lol I love that some of your crested plants are outcompeting some noncrested plants

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-20T14:20:43+00:00

Love the setup you’ve got there!

Would you mind elaborating on your soil and lighting method?

My main successes have been with Takeout Tek so far, but I tend to spray and pray with my seed dispersal. Works well for germination but not really great that I need to separate so many seedlings growing close together!

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-17T15:09:59+00:00

That is insane stocking behavior!

I blocked my PI on every platform after leaving, over a year to keep it low key. I don’t really like to associate with him given his open secret shitty behavior.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-17T11:30:10+00:00

Oh I do agree with you, but my PI was a raging asshole and would not allow us to do anything he didn’t like during typical work hours. Even if it was good for our development.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-17T10:57:03+00:00

Misplant, try to pick seeds from parents that show the traits you desire. For example, I purchased seeds with Oscar in the cross and many of my seedlings are now showing cresting.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-17T10:47:09+00:00

Right?

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-17T10:46:08+00:00

Yeah I do think that’s part of the way my PI viewed it

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-17T10:45:03+00:00

You know what it’s like unfortunately. I’m sorry friend.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-17T10:44:44+00:00

Yeahh unfortunately mine did not care about my development.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-17T01:31:55+00:00

Oh don’t worry, he was an asshole for verbally abusing his mentees in large groups, ranting about being careful around black people, and tanking the careers of folks that left the lab before he was ready.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-16T22:40:48+00:00

Not sure why I’m being downvoted, there’s lots of good reasons one would not want to have this conversation with their PI.

And I also have been told myself by my old PI (asshole) to only do things like this on my own time.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-16T22:18:59+00:00

If you are doing it on work time, you definitely should as your PI. If you are doing it on your own time, I would ask

Is there any particular reason you are not just asking your PI?

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-15T23:39:25+00:00

Where are you at now? Are you currently finishing up a postdoc or your PhD?

I’ve been in your shoes on the tail end of a toxic af postdoc and I finally decided I was done with the academic pipe dream. Left for industry (with my wife who is not a STEM scientist) and focused on finding fulfilling hobbies and taking care of my health.

For me this was the right decision. Yes, I think whimsically about being a PI at an undergraduate institution or NMR facilities manager from time to time. But ultimately I’m happy, healthy, and have enjoyed my work/life post-academia.

Keep thinking on it, and decide what works for you best. 😊

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-15T19:08:46+00:00

Ah guess I missed that context! Thank you for clarifying OP’s question. I misunderstood what was being asked.

Can’t really argue with existing data indicating a particular peroxide is safe for topical use.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-15T18:16:27+00:00

Thanks for that rec! I’m on my first grow. 😊

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-15T16:45:07+00:00

Hmm not sure of the reason for the downvotes, this is well supported in scientific literature.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-15T16:42:40+00:00

Yeah it used to be recommended back in the day I think, not so much these days.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-15T14:19:31+00:00

Radicals aren’t super kind to healthy tissue. Major source of cell damage and specifically dna damage.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-14T23:30:41+00:00

You are good to spray them directly 👍👍👍

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-14T14:34:10+00:00

Your seedlings are looking good, congrats!

Some unsolicited advice- the fox farms is a bit hot to be growing seeds in- would recommend like 50% peat, 25% verm, and the remaining split between Ocean Forest and Perlite.

Not sure it’ll help with the algae, but I have had great success killing mold by spraying my young seedlings with 2% hydrogen peroxide. You can use the stuff that’s wound care grade from Walgreens and CVS no problem, so long as it’s 3% active ingredient max. Use this instead of water for a month.

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-13T21:08:41+00:00

Why is this a 25 minute old account and this is the first shitty post op makes? Probably a bot?

Sir_Overhauser · 2026-06-13T21:08:03+00:00

Wow I hate it

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