Sabrinak Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Is this good or is it mold.  Out of 10 these 2 are the only ones showing anything after 8 days and it it doesn't look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoxieGirl Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm not the expert, have only grown a few batches. It was much closer to the 2 week point before I really saw a lot of growth. It should be white, almost cobwebby in colour and consistency. Green is bad, that's a bacteria I believe. But white is probably OK, give it more time. I would store mine in a box in the cupboard. Out of light and not too warm and not too cold. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrinak Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 It definitely doesn't look like this other one I have that I know is mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Mold Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Try my method please. Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrinak Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 First one is mold too? Where do I find your method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 https://www.clusterheadaches.com/cb/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1387207772 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrinak Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Do you have to use spore print or can I use the preordered syringes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 You can use the syringe. Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrinak Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Can room temp be 68-70? Do I still need to light the needle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Light the needle? The candle is to seal the foil after inoculation with the needle. Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrinak Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 I read to light needle before inoculating each jar to keep from contaminating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiny Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 It seems that this might not be needed since the needle is touching nothing but the sterile foil. Perhaps wipe down the foil with alcohol and let dry before punching it since it could have picked something while cooling. But, I am not the pro Potter is. I read a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Yep you can do that. Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrinak Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 So I buy this potato agar at a healthfood store. Do I mix it with anything or just put it in the jars? Do I use normal size baby food jars? I am guessing this just makes smaller amount than 1/2 pint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Yes buy the agar at a health food store, the potato part you make yer self. GOOGLE IT. Half pints are fine. Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 http://www.shroomery.org/5243/What-are-some-good-agar-media-recipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrinak Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Is the potato agar better with contamination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiny Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I would suspect that with fewer steps, that would allow contamination, it would be much better. After all, everything is sterile and sealed during the whole process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaNancy Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Hi: I just read your method. Do you trip at the dose you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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