semperviva taking long time

pizark2 · 10-29-09, 10:06

been 40 days since knocking up 1/2 pints of millet/maple shavings and jars are only 75%- is this in line with their mo,or is it stalling out on me?

MLBjammer · 10-29-09, 10:28

From what I have read, they colonize about as fast as cubensis. I do know that Semper is not a woodlover--from what I have read it originated in Mexico and responds well to looser substrates (straw, peat casings)--so I don't know how it would respond to maple shavings. I am actually starting a few jars myself--1/2 pint millet/vermiculite jars--so this is a new teacher for me.

Check out this thread:
http://forums.mycotopia.net/photo-ga...emperviva.html (more notes on P. Semperviva)

And this one mentions rapid colonization on grain:

http://forums.mycotopia.net/photo-ga...e-mycobag.html (Psilocybe Semperviva - Multispore Mycobag)

Let us know how it goes. Good luck.

pizark2 · 10-29-09, 10:53

thanks,I will try again with different ingredients.Don't know why I thought it was woody!

keep us posted on your results and gl

MLBjammer · 10-29-09, 11:27

I didn't even know what Semperviva was until I read TCO's thread. He volunteered some spores to my cause, and I have been reading about it since. Frankly, there are only a handful of documented grows here, and I haven't found much anywhere else.

The idea that it can last almost a year just blows my mind. TCO suggested millet and vermiculite in a 1:2 ratio (as in the PF Tek). I PC'ed 6 jars early this morning and will inoculate either this evening or in the morning. I am hoping for some nice results, but this will be my first go-round. I have been told that Semper does not like dung. I am thinking of casing with coir, but straw is supposed to be the best for Semper.

I don't mean to jack your thread. Good luck with your grow, too!

pizark2 · 10-29-09, 11:59

I am going to try that ratio today,wish I would have done more research,but got sort of overwhelmed with projects and info.Will be interesting to see how we do at around the same time.Mine are from CaptainFuture so look forward to comparing when we get to success!!

MLBjammer · 10-29-09, 12:16

Oh, man, I am glad I could help, and I hope we both have something to show for the work.

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10-29-09, 10:28	#2 (permalink)
MLBjammer Addicted to Invitro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,877	From what I have read, they colonize about as fast as cubensis. I do know that Semper is not a woodlover--from what I have read it originated in Mexico and responds well to looser substrates (straw, peat casings)--so I don't know how it would respond to maple shavings. I am actually starting a few jars myself--1/2 pint millet/vermiculite jars--so this is a new teacher for me. Check out this thread: http://forums.mycotopia.net/photo-ga...emperviva.html (more notes on P. Semperviva) And this one mentions rapid colonization on grain: http://forums.mycotopia.net/photo-ga...e-mycobag.html (Psilocybe Semperviva - Multispore Mycobag) Let us know how it goes. Good luck.

10-29-09, 10:53	#3 (permalink)
pizark2 Mycophage Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 207	thanks,I will try again with different ingredients.Don't know why I thought it was woody! keep us posted on your results and gl

10-29-09, 11:27	#4 (permalink)
MLBjammer Addicted to Invitro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,877	I didn't even know what Semperviva was until I read TCO's thread. He volunteered some spores to my cause, and I have been reading about it since. Frankly, there are only a handful of documented grows here, and I haven't found much anywhere else. The idea that it can last almost a year just blows my mind. TCO suggested millet and vermiculite in a 1:2 ratio (as in the PF Tek). I PC'ed 6 jars early this morning and will inoculate either this evening or in the morning. I am hoping for some nice results, but this will be my first go-round. I have been told that Semper does not like dung. I am thinking of casing with coir, but straw is supposed to be the best for Semper. I don't mean to jack your thread. Good luck with your grow, too!

10-29-09, 11:59	#5 (permalink)
pizark2 Mycophage Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 207	I am going to try that ratio today,wish I would have done more research,but got sort of overwhelmed with projects and info.Will be interesting to see how we do at around the same time.Mine are from CaptainFuture so look forward to comparing when we get to success!!

10-29-09, 12:16	#6 (permalink)
MLBjammer Addicted to Invitro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,877	Oh, man, I am glad I could help, and I hope we both have something to show for the work.