ZA Transkei X'd with
APE so this X was named ZAPE by a colleague.
1. 75% horse poo, 25% coir used as a base substrate
2. 12-15% CaSO4·2H2O (of which contains 5% algae) added.
3. 35-40% perlite incorporated to fluff up/lighten the mixture
4. Hydrated to field capacity and loaded to 3 9litre jars, pasteurized @ 160f for 6-10 hours (this is way too long but worked, normal pasteurization is 1hr between 140F-160F)
5. 9 Litres of substrate spawned with 4x 3/4 full 750ml jars of fully colonized spawn. Black plastic trash bags used for colonization, one underneath, one ontop with 4-5 holes in it 4-5mm in diamter for some FAE
Substrate was 98% colonized in 9 days.
6. cased with Peat/Perlite casing
7. Plastic bag put back on and left for 3days for penetration,
8. Once good penetration of the casing was noted as shown below, the tub was birthed/fruited. Saran Wrap all around and over the top, and one hole punched into saran wrap on each side for FAE.
Unfortunately I do not have pictures of Pin formation, but the pins took about 3 days from birthing to form, then another 2-3 days to mature. Room temps around 24-25C, small PC fan in room blowing.
APETimelapse Video
Ape TimelapseAPE MU is strong. .8g and your a phlux in an oil painting
Well Iri
Regards
Amphi