filled bulk substrate above the FAE holes, install new ones on top?

DankTankerous · Aug 25, 2017

Hey y'all

I'm growing some B+ Cubensis in a 6 qt Sterilite shoe box modeled after Willy Myco's Youtube video on mini monotubs. they were mixed 4 days ago on Monday. Anyways I filled the substrate above the FAE holes. Should I drill FAE holes in the top container that goes on top of the bottom container that contains the spawn and bulk substrate? Or will it not be a big deal. There are 6 poly-fill holes on the top container as well. This is my first time doing this so it could contaminate and not work out, but I believe it's going to go well. Any suggestions are welcome. I innoculated the Rye Berries and mixed them with a Dung mixture from Shroom supply. Here's a few pics of what it looks like

HeatlessBBQ · Aug 26, 2017

As long as Your are keeping enough humidity IN and getting enough out to cycle out there air.
Just like taking a breathe in and out.
There is such a thing as too dry and too moist.

Balance is key. It's like mixing soil with growing weed.
Example: When Im growing weed, after the plant has vegged . I throw it into budding cycle.
Before I throw it into budding cycle, I replant into a larger pot with more fresh soil.
Like adding a clone into a veg. cycle. This helps the roots have more room to grow and expand.
Like an angel or bird spreads it's wings....

Since mushrooms are focused on oxygen / FAE, it's wise to give Your babies a BURP every day.
AT LEAST 6 TO 7 TIMES... Mushrooms love attention when they are in the fruit cycle.

Even if You miss a FAE [Fresh Air Exchange] for 12 hours... This will DRAMATICALLY effect Your harvest.
Even contamination problems may arise...

If One is growing mushrooms, it is advised to take that week off from work while the mushrooms are in fruit.
Why? to make sure proper FAE happens...
It's obvious though, One does not need to take time off from work when the mycelium is expanding.

I hope this has helped...

~BBQ

DankTankerous · Aug 26, 2017

HeatlessBBQ said:
As long as Your are keeping enough humidity IN and getting enough out to cycle out there air.
Just like taking a breathe in and out.
There is such a thing as too dry and too moist.

Balance is key. It's like mixing soil with growing weed.
Example: When Im growing weed, after the plant has vegged . I throw it into budding cycle.
Before I throw it into budding cycle, I replant into a larger pot with more fresh soil.
Like adding a clone into a veg. cycle. This helps the roots have more room to grow and expand.
Like an angel or bird spreads it's wings....

Since mushrooms are focused on oxygen / FAE, it's wise to give Your babies a BURP every day.
AT LEAST 6 TO 7 TIMES... Mushrooms love attention when they are in the fruit cycle.

Even if You miss a FAE [Fresh Air Exchange] for 12 hours... This will DRAMATICALLY effect Your harvest.
Even contamination problems may arise...

If One is growing mushrooms, it is advised to take that week off from work while the mushrooms are in fruit.
Why? to make sure proper FAE happens...
It's obvious though, One does not need to take time off from work when the mycelium is expanding.

I hope this has helped...

~BBQ

Thank you, I think it'll be fine. On one of the Teks I watched, the substrate was above the FAE holes.

I've already learned from my mistake, 1lb=1qt, I thought it was 2lbs=1qt, so with that knowledge I won't make that mistake again. Also I'm thinking about purchasing a mexi-cube spore syringe, they're supposed to be mellow but with more visuals. And yes I know a cube is a cube is a cube. But I'd like to discover that for myself. Thank you for the advice.

HeatlessBBQ · Aug 26, 2017

DankTankerous said:
Thank you, I think it'll be fine. On one of the Teks I watched, the substrate was above the FAE holes.

I've already learned from my mistake, 1lb=1qt, I thought it was 2lbs=1qt, so with that knowledge I won't make that mistake again. Also I'm thinking about purchasing a mexi-cube spore syringe, they're supposed to be mellow but with more visuals. And yes I know a cube is a cube is a cube. But I'd like to discover that for myself. Thank you for the advice.

Absolutely.
Every mushroom strain must have something unique and beneficial to it.

and You are very welcome, mate.

DankTankerous · Aug 26, 2017

HeatlessBBQ said:
Absolutely.
Every mushroom strain must have something unique and beneficial to it.

and You are very welcome, mate.

Yeah I talked to this dude a while back and he was telling me about all the different experiences he's had on mushrooms even ones that were stronger than acid. The website source of spores reports it's (mexi-cube) a spiritual one that's mellow and more visuals. That's cool with me. Just gotta get done with this grow and move forward onto the next one.

I have only tripped twice on mushrooms, the first being interesting, but not the best situation. The last time I did mushrooms I fucking loved it. Not any visuals but the high was exquisite and relaxing

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