I did a substrate calculator and for my 7qts on a 2:1 sub to spawn it told me to use 2qts of spawn. Is this overkill for a small container, I was thinking 1 would be enough, I will have 5qts total of spawn if I get no contam
1 Like
I was hoping for 5x 7qt tubs with 1qt each
1 Like
I wouldnât put more than 1qt per 7qt shoebox. Any more will probably be wasted tub will contam before can use up all the spawn. Probably 2qts of substrate to be mixed with spawn. Spawn is in the jars substrate is what you mix with spawn.
2 Likes
Ok cool, I didnât think 2 was a good idea, especially for my first time. How much coir should I add then? Or should I just go for a certain substrate depth, 3in?
2 Likes
Thatâs where the 2:1 comes in 2 parts substrate in your case coir and 1 part spawn colonized grains for total 3 parts
4 Likes
If you get tired of mixing that shit up and trying to get the right moisture. I have used these guys with much success. Ready to go.
4 Likes
I may consider this, thanks for the idea!
2 Likes
That grain looks rather bacterial, Iâd break it up into several shoeboxes 1:1 or just burry the whole block in some coir. Should still get a good flush or two before it molds or starts falling apart.
2 Likes
Just noticed this on Amazon. Anyone looked into, or tried these?
3 Likes
I should have never looked at this thread! 
Now I gots to set up shop
9 Likes
I got my lid filters stickers and self healing injection ports yesterday, Iâm ready to get these jars going! I got my APE LC on Monday, they gave me a couple freebie swabs of Hillbilly Pumpkin, anyone ran that species?
3 Likes
Gonna do 10x Long Grain Brown Rice 1pint jars with 1cc each of APE, 5x 7qt shoeboxes with 100% Eco Earth Coir 1qt of Spawn each when jars are colonized. 1:2 ratio spawn to substrate with a 1/4 inch casing of coir at spawn. Shoeboxes will be Unmodified.
3 Likes
It looks like I didnât get my mini fridge set up soon enough, and my cordyceps went through too much heat stress. Only 2 of the 4 cultures are fruiting, and the fruits arenât growing right. Going to start up another batch of LC soon and try again. I hope the pupas didnât get too messed up, but not looking great
11 Likes
Any thoughts from the group?
Looks like I have some contamination as I try to work on a second flushâŚDoes anyone have any idea what
kind of mold this is? Itâs pretty bluish/greenâŚ
I tried to dump some peroxide on it but nothing seemed to happenâŚIs it worth muddling through to try to
Squeeze out a few more mushiesâŚor should I turf the tub, Re-sterilize and get
going on a new batch?
Cheers
5 Likes
Itâs toast, 
time to clean up and start on your next batch. Once you see contamination it is time to get rid of the substrate⌠as soon as possible. Peroxide only kills spores, it isnât effective against all living colonies; some species, psilocybin are one, create peroxidases which are enzymes help them break down peroxides so they donât get damaged. Your contamination looks like blue green trichoderma to me, the fluffy darker spots would be sporulating patches⌠spreading spores throughout your grow room. 
4 Likes
Hey HTâŚ
Thanks for the feedbackâŚ
I guess Iâm feeling like Homer was on that episode of the Simpsonâs where he tries to eat that Submarine Sandwich thatâs so big, it takes days to eatâŚ
(Trying to take advantage of every last bit)
As the sandwich deteriorates, Homer is seen clutching the sandwichâŚrepeating âItâs still good! Itâs still goodâ as he progressively become more nauseous trying to choke down those last bitesâŚ
Chuckle
6 Likes
For sure! I always want to achieve multiple pounds of yield despite only eating a quarter oz at a time 
It only takes a few fruits for a good dose, I bet you have more than enough to fulfill any immediate desires to experience communion 
3 Likes