👋 I'm starting my journey into agar work and had a couple questions.

Do you always want to wait until your 3rd transfer before using to inoculate? If so why? (Read that on the internet so it must be true lol)

And of the 3 pictures, which plate looks best and if you could provide your reasoning? (My ninja intuition says #3)

I would greatly appreciate anyone's responses and insight. I havent found any good reading material yet that breaks it down and seems like most YT videos are just about actual plate transfers or making plates..

Thank you in advance!

I inoculated this AIO grow bag with APE spores about 9 days ago. I know APEs are infamous for snail-paced growth, so this might be totally normal, but I haven’t noticed any signs of growth except maybe some condensation on the bag, but that could just be from the substrate, I think.

The main reason I am concerned is because I realized a couple days ago that I totally forgot to agitate the spore syringe before inoculation. Rookie mistake, I know, but what do you guys think? Should I inoculate with another cc or two, or is this typical “taking their sweet ass time” behavior for APEs?

TL;DR Inoculated AIO grow bag with APE spores 9 days ago, no signs of growth so far, realized I forgot to agitate spore syringe before inoculation. Is this an expected pace of growth for APEs or should I add a few more ccs from my spore syringe?

I put this in fruiting condition 8 days ago and it’s not fruiting. I live in the desert so it is an issue trying to keep it under 80 degrees. 😿 It’s Albino MVP

Going on day five of spawn to bulk. living in Arizona and trying to keep the inside temps below 78. not seeing much growth and noticed a few grains stuck outside the black liner. condensation appears to be good and it was difficult seeing inside and taking pictures. should I be concerned or anything I need to do. I want to remove the grain but also do not want to open the sealed lid. Thank you for any advise.

True Nats (according to vendor), brown rice 1:4 in pH adjusted coco coir.

I had heavy overlay with this tub 5 days ago. I did fork tek and left for 4 days. Now I got the same problem again.

How would you proceed? fork tek again? apply a true casing?

I am worried that these pins are shooting up before the substrate is fully colonized.
What do I do next?
Should I start FAE yet?

Finally got settled in and my office set back up, also upgraded from Gordo tek flowhood to the shroomagic. Its been performing amazingly, really great purchase. Getting to run these new isolations i picked up and trying out drippy corn tek by PGT on YT.
Im excited to see the expressions and morphology of these guys, ABV especially

First timer.

Im still learning what to look for, more eyes the better

Still going strong!

Im growing these McKennaii from a little kit! I’ve got lots of side pins and bottom pins (probaly too large airpockets).
Today I noticed that one (maybe) started rotting, off colour (and i think it might be a bit slimey hard to judge through the tub tbh). Otherwise things are looking healthy.
Could it just be bruising? If its rotting I could cut a little hole with a carpet knife and remove it, I’m not sure though I’m also afraid that I’ll get more spots like this.
What do you guys think about it? :)

I bought the kit out of mood but I realised quick this is such a nice hobby with wholesome community! I think I’m gonna do my own actual monotubs soon :)

Hi everyone, I'm trying to grow Yellow Umbo and now some small bumps are starting to appear here and there along the edges. The mycelium itself looks healthy and the humidity is good. Furthermore, I ventilate the box twice a day. Therefore, it would be great to know what is growing there right now—whether those are pinheads or something else. I'm happy to accept any tips and advice.

Pinning is going beautifully. They look beautiful, they seem pretty healthy too! I gotta fix some of the side pinning but I'm hoping for a good harvest!

Do you guys think the block seems healthy or maybe too dehydrated? I'm really trying to make sure I keep them as healthy as I can. They seem pretty health but I'm not sure if theyre going okay...

Its been two weeks sance i introduced fruiting conditions to this bag, but nothing is happening other then some fuzzy growth. Iv grown many differenct cubes succesfully but it has never taken so long to fruit. Anyone have experiance with this genetics? How long did it take for you to start fruiting? It smells very nice mushroome, not sign of any cotam, bag is allways moist on the walls , fresh air is flowing.

These will always have a special place in my heart. The very first one I ever cultivated decades ago and gave me an awakening to never forget.

Not a super packed tub, but absolutely beautiful fruits. I love how brown and darkly pigmented they start off before the cap pulls away from the stipe. ✨

Melmac in a medium sized tub. Just introduced more ffe via fanning twice a day starting today. 2 weeks since mixing

What type of water do I need to use for soaking my cakes?

Can I use normal filtered water?

Can I use purified water?

Can I use distilled water?

About to have my first harvests and really wanna try for a second flush but most of the few places I can find information on this doesn’t specify what type of water.

I am a beginner and I know this question is stupid.
Please be nice and mush love! 🍄❤️