I just checked the area where I have my grain spawn bags, and the temperature was 84f. I quickly moved them to a cooler area. I don’t know how long they were at 84f, but when I checked the temperature a few hours ago, it was only 71f.

This has been my first time successfully getting growth in spawn bags and I don’t want to fuck it up.

Also, when is the best time to transfer them to the fruiting chamber? My spawn bag is almost fully colonized.

They’re cubensis.

  • NewLeaf@hexbear.netEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    84 should be fine. In my experience, they like it anywhere from 75-85. Maybe keep an eye on moisture levels? I’m sure they’re mostly fine, since bags/jars keep the spawn nice and moist.

    You can break the spawn up in the bag a little and it will colonize faster. It probably should have been done earlier in the process. Uncolonized grains run a contam risk. I’ve had success just brushing the uncolonized grains off

    Good luck!

    • gabaghoul [any]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Thanks. I’ve been regularly disturbing the mycelium. I think I’m ready to start fruiting. I’ll post a pic here in a few minutes.

      Thanks!

      • NewLeaf@hexbear.netEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        Are there any spots of it that are like a white solid spot? I think I can see mycelium in the lower right, but it’s a little hard to tell

        Also, we do have a mycology comm here. I’ve done my share of grows, but I’m no Paul staments

        • gabaghoul [any]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          Yeah, all of the grain has some mycelium on it. Some are more covered than others.

          And I’d love to see a growing community develop.

          • NewLeaf@hexbear.netEnglish
            2·
            1 year ago

            Me too! I’m actually about to jump back in after a bit of a break. I finally have my own house to do it in so no pesky landlords or roommates!