I think you forgot to wrap aluminium foil on the outside😁. Light sends a fruiting signal to mycelium and it may start pinning from sides if there is too much light without aluminium foil wrapped around it.
Yes, its contaminated. You can smell it to make sure. My suggestion is to discard it quickly and if you wanted to smell it just do it outside your growing room to prevent it from spreading.
@Darwin if you have huge 120-140l box, of course you can use it, no problem. But it's more practically effective to use a few smaller boxes or even plastic shoeboxes instead of one big box.
You can also use big plastic water bins (5-7L). It's easy, cheap and you don't need any equipment ;-)
Here is the guide: https://shroomok.com/en/wiki/Bottle-tek_or_how_to_grow_mushrooms_in_plastic_bottles
oh WOW! this is what ive been thinking about trying!
Ive got some of these, im also thinking of the bins that protein and mass gainer supplements are packaged in.
Any trouble with these?
Best way for cutting the holes in the boxes is to take an empty metal can for food, then heat it with a gaz burner or whatever (hold it wirh a plier), and apply it where you want the holes to be. Smooth and easy cut without risk of breaking the boxes
Did the peroxide treatment affect the mushrooms at all? I had fungus gnats get into a cake so I sprayed a diluted solution of H2O2 on the cake several times. Made the second flush caps appear darker. I haven't tried them yet but was curious if the mushrooms absorb any of the H2O2 and make them toxic.
Thank you! I'm using this and multiple other resources as a first time grower, trying Golden Teacher with a Growkit that I am able to get online in my country. I've reached and initiated the fruiting process today and will carefully give it all that it needs over these couple weeks.
Being able to learn from experiences you've shared to avoid mistakes might actually get me through this! :)
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Side pinning is not a problem at all ;-)
More about Side and bottom pins here: https://shroomok.com/en/wiki/Mushrooms-side-and-bottom-pinning
Uncolonised chunk, no pins. 6a3edbe2da4a9
It looks like healthy mycelium growing on top. This is pretty common if haven't shaken the LC for a few days or weeks.
If you have any concerns, you can always test it on agar
Is this contamination? 6a3b8f8994250
I think you forgot to wrap aluminium foil on the outside😁. Light sends a fruiting signal to mycelium and it may start pinning from sides if there is too much light without aluminium foil wrapped around it.
Uncolonised chunk, no pins. 6a3edbe2da4a9
Yes, its contaminated. You can smell it to make sure. My suggestion is to discard it quickly and if you wanted to smell it just do it outside your growing room to prevent it from spreading.
Is this contamination? 6a3b8f8994250
@Darwin if you have huge 120-140l box, of course you can use it, no problem. But it's more practically effective to use a few smaller boxes or even plastic shoeboxes instead of one big box.
Growbox guide: https://shroomok.com/en/wiki/DIY_Grow_Box_for_Magic_mushrooms._Fruiting_conditions
Monotub guide: https://shroomok.com/en/wiki/Forget_Monotub_Kit._DIY._How_to_make_Monotub_for_Mushrooms_by_your_own
You can also use big plastic water bins (5-7L). It's easy, cheap and you don't need any equipment ;-)
Here is the guide: https://shroomok.com/en/wiki/Bottle-tek_or_how_to_grow_mushrooms_in_plastic_bottles
Items you need to buy for growing mushrooms at home
You recommended up to 80l plastic boxes but what about 120-140l? is it too big?
Items you need to buy for growing mushrooms at home
@Kelli sure, protein & mass gainer bins are great to use for making mushroom fruiting blocks. Big water bins as well. Go ahead!
Would be great if you share your experience on forum https://shroomok.com/forum and ofc, feel free to ask any questions ;-)
Coffee can tek for growing pink oysters
oh WOW! this is what ive been thinking about trying!
Ive got some of these, im also thinking of the bins that protein and mass gainer supplements are packaged in.
Any trouble with these?
Coffee can tek for growing pink oysters
@Jefe, you're very welcome!
Thank you for comment :-)
How to recognize whether mushrooms contaminated or not
excellent information - thanks!
How to recognize whether mushrooms contaminated or not
@yourname, yes, it's a good tip, thanks👍
This is how we make holes for a SAB (still air box). But for a monotub, we need much smaller holes, so we need a small can.
Also, do it outdoors and wear a face mask, because melting plastic and its fumes are not good to breathe in
DIY Monotub for Mushroom growing
Best way for cutting the holes in the boxes is to take an empty metal can for food, then heat it with a gaz burner or whatever (hold it wirh a plier), and apply it where you want the holes to be. Smooth and easy cut without risk of breaking the boxes
DIY Monotub for Mushroom growing
@NewGuy, I'm so happy you found this guide useful and took the time to write a comment. You've made my day. Thank you very much!
Mushrooms side and bottom pinning
Awesome Info that answered just about every question I had with very helpful explanations and corrective information! Absolutely awesome! THANK YOU!!
Mushrooms side and bottom pinning
@CMD you can find a detailed reply on the forum here https://shroomok.com/forum/get-feedback-advice-on-mushroom-cultivation/99/h2o2-spray-solution
Cubensis Golden Teacher mushrooms fruiting after cobweb mold treatment with hydrogen peroxide
Did the peroxide treatment affect the mushrooms at all? I had fungus gnats get into a cake so I sprayed a diluted solution of H2O2 on the cake several times. Made the second flush caps appear darker. I haven't tried them yet but was curious if the mushrooms absorb any of the H2O2 and make them toxic.
Cubensis Golden Teacher mushrooms fruiting after cobweb mold treatment with hydrogen peroxide
@RY, I'm glad you found my guides useful for you very first grow!
If you have any questions or want to share a photo of your cake, feel free to visit the forum https://shroomok.com/forum
Wishing you rich pinning! Good luck 🤞
Fruiting period. Pinhead initiation, mushroom pinning and mushrooms growth parameters
Thank you! I'm using this and multiple other resources as a first time grower, trying Golden Teacher with a Growkit that I am able to get online in my country. I've reached and initiated the fruiting process today and will carefully give it all that it needs over these couple weeks.
Being able to learn from experiences you've shared to avoid mistakes might actually get me through this! :)
Fruiting period. Pinhead initiation, mushroom pinning and mushrooms growth parameters
@munchiesoriginal, You're so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful :-)
Mushrooms side and bottom pinning
Thanks a lot for your help mate 😎
Mushrooms side and bottom pinning