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I have a question for any mushroom growers out there. Ive been getting a lot of condensation inside my petri dishes after PCing them (no pour tek) that then turn into contam. I use the small mason jar... View More
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KaiyadaeTrons
I work in a SAB once they are out of the PC, but dont while im making the agar, after its made it goes straight to the jars and PC. They are contaminating before i ever open them after the PC, and only on the spots the excess water has fallen. Im considering PCing the whole batch of agar and just po... View More
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April 6, 2021
snagglepuss
id leave out the yeast, seems a likely contaminant to me. excess moisture could be the recipe change, less lme means more water. i use 15g lme and 10g agar per 500ml
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April 6, 2021
KaiyadaeTrons
Awesome, thanks everyone for advise. Luckily i already have many dried mushies from previous batches so im going to take my time and expirement and try what you guys said
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April 6, 2021
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CDS6646
All about sterile technique in this endeavor. Can never be too clean!!! There are many ways to skin a cat and the way above does work quite well regardless of what some may claim. I have the luxury of owning and operating a lab which I am beyond thankful for but not all have this luxury.
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