Good pan casing mix

[Raziel]

What is a good casing mix for pans and is peat moss really needed ?

[Frequency]

Originally Posted by Raziel

What is a good casing mix for pans and is peat moss really needed ?

From Waylit's tek:

I like to use 50/50 cactus mix and vermiculite . Before mixing in the vermiculite , add hydrated lime and gypsum to the cactus mix, this will help pH balance the casing layer. This casing mix works great for Pans, it has good aeration and is fairly contam resistant. The cactus mix contains forest humus, sphaghnum peat moss, earthworm castings , and sand. I pasteurize the casing mix for 1 hour. After it cools, apply the casing layer 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep. Hydrate the casing layer really well and cover the jars with foil for a few days. Usually 2-3 days is sufficient, this gives the the Mycelium a chance to recover. Make sure to poke a few holes in the foil to allow air exchange and prevent cobweb mold.

I can't speak from personal experience however Waylit had unparalleled success. I'd love to take a crack at them personally.

[vinz]

pan casings kinda like it to be not so nutritious.. with out much availability of some materials 80/20 verm and coir worked well for me.. and i would just sprinkle a very thin layer on the sub, just sprinkle enough to cover every white area..