Growing Mushrooms PF-Tek Taviddude style.

Great job! I used the PF Tek first and then went directly for monotubs after buying a pressure cooker ($$$). There's a little bit of a learning curve, but it's a simple process once you get it running.

I usually buy from sporeworks. Ralphsters is another well known place. I got caught up in what does what and what yields this or that. It doesn't significantly matter. I went with B+ and Golden Teacher the first couple times. Then, I ventured out from there.

+1 for ralphsters, super good rep on them.

Funny you should mention, I'm the proud owner of a pressure canner already and wanted to do monotubs soon. It also happened that I ordered B+ and golden teachers for my first runs.

Hey Robwars, go check out shroomery.org
 
My typical process goes like this...

1 quart jar using popcorn as my substrate -> wait to colonize -> quart jar to 3 spawn bags filled with popcorn -> wait to colonize -> 3 spawn bags to 3 monotubs -> wait to colonize -> turn on light, take duct tape off of holes, turn on fan -> watch them grow.

After my first couple of spore syringes, I just went ahead and started making my own stuff. It was just easier that way. Plus I didn't have any wait time.
 
+1 for ralphsters, super good rep on them.

Funny you should mention, I'm the proud owner of a pressure canner already and wanted to do monotubs soon. It also happened that I ordered B+ and golden teachers for my first runs.

Hey Robwars, go check out shroomery.org

I second shroomery. They have everything you'd ever want to know. EVER. Those guys know mushrooms backward and forward.

I used the One Flush Wonder tek to base most of my stuff off of. It works so damn well. I was never much for flushing and dinking around with that.
 
Just one thing to keep in mind kiddos, shroomery plays by different rules. People can get away with being way more crass and jerkish there than here. Take it in stride and ignore the jerks, there's good advice to be had.
 
Sporeworks has the best Penis Envy genetics hands down imo.
All their genetics are great, but the PE really stands out.

Tav
 
Sporeworks has the best Penis Envy genetics hands down imo.
All their genetics are great, but the PE really stands out.

Tav

PE is one of those things you have to grow out just to say you did. When you have an entire tub full of them, it's hard not to giggle (yes I used the word giggle) at least a little bit.

I actually like going with random samplers/mixes. It allows me to try things I never would have. Many times, those are the gems people neglect.
 
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Yeah, it's good to try new things but for the most part cubes will be pretty close to the same in most respects. Appearance can vary largely, but buzz will generally only vary slightly.
PE is pretty much "THE" standout cubensis in all respects.

Looks like dicks, is generally solid all the way through while most cubes have hollow stems. (weighs more)

The potency of bad PE will surpass the best of other cubensis strains.

I could eat an eight of regular cubensis myself and visuals are still a 50/50 chance.

An eight of PE and reality is a VERY relative term. Definitely more than most can handle. Most people I know like just over a gram.

The buzz is different too. Definitely more like acid. Energy, increased heart rate, very visual for most, and a solid ride from start to finish.

Pretty much any other cube is more of a narcotic, dreamy, sleepy, yawny, giggly, body buzz with the occasional visuals and generally comes in waves.

Buzz is TOTALLY different.

You either love em, or hate em. I know people that LOVE regular mushrooms, but won't touch PE in any quantity.
BUT... I know more people that won't part with a penny unless it's PE.

Regular cubensis are FAR more effective and useful in therapeutic applications than PE.

It's easy to go through a crop of regular cubensis, but as soon as someone circulates some PE all you'll hear is how your shit is bunk if you're the type to share with friends.

This is for those that haven't tried them.

Also, you can increase the weight of your mushrooms by almost a 1/3 by mixing vegetable oil into your substrate.
Due to the potency of PE, it's generally a good idea. It actually tones it down a bit making it appeal to a broader audience.

Peace.
Tav
 
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approx. how many of these jars would I need for 1lb dry golden teacher?
 
Anywhere from 75 to 200.

You could easily do it with 10-20 small bulk subs.
 
How did I miss this!
I tried growing shiitake mushrooms before but they always contaminated!
After a couple of failed attempts I lost interest but would love to try again sometime
 
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