mac Posted January 8, 2009 hi im new to the forum i am after some spore prints for Microscopy ONLY !! i am willing to trade seed from my local area Acacia, Datura, M glory etc .... thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromit Posted January 8, 2009 Free Spore Ring Hi mate, I can't help you out with a print, but if you have trouble tracking one down, try the above link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiral Posted January 8, 2009 I don't think its a good idea to import any spore prints from overseas...best to hang around the free trades thread here at SAB. H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) thanks i may have found some samples to study so that's ok, ill be around for sometime so am not in a hurry i am also interested in some edibles , can anyone suggest some of the better tasting species ? as most supermarket variety seem to lack flavor compared to the ones we used to harvest fresh when i was a kid i also have a few questions on the (cardboard box type) mushroom farms, Q do they just throw a colonized cake into the box before sale? or do they inoculate the box & let it run a natural course ? & last what growing medium do they use in the box as they state it will fruit until the nutrients are used up . can you add a organic worm castings , coffee tea leaves ? etc to prolong the fruiting of edibles in commercial style mushroom farms cheers mac Edited January 9, 2009 by mac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted January 9, 2009 thanks i may have found some samples to study so that's ok, ill be around for sometime so am not in a hurry i am also interested in some edibles , can anyone suggest some of the better tasting species ? as most supermarket variety seem to lack flavor compared to the ones we used to harvest fresh when i was a kid i also have a few questions on the (cardboard box type) mushroom farms, Q do they just throw a colonized cake into the box before sale? or do they inoculate the box & let it run a natural course ? & last what growing medium do they use in the box as they state it will fruit until the nutrients are used up . can you add a organic worm castings , coffee tea leaves ? etc to prolong the fruiting of edibles in commercial style mushroom farms cheers mac yeah i got myself a cardboard button farm.. it comes with a bag of colonized peat and a bag of compost... then ya put the compost on top of the peat... seel it up and wait till grey fuzz apears then open up and should fruit in a few days!!! somethin like that anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) yeah i got myself a cardboard button farm.. it comes with a bag of colonized peat and a bag of compost... then ya put the compost on top of the peat... seel it up and wait till grey fuzz apears then open up and should fruit in a few days!!! somethin like that anyway! thanks for the info i may have to grab one myself & attempt a few noob inoculations to jars with some button or Swiss browns mixed box i remember my dad & nan always had good harvests from the good old mushroom farm, its just the flavor is not that of wild edibles so is there anything you could add to help this with commercial shroom farms to get more earthy flavor ? i have access to a autoclave to sterilize etc so that side should be covered & im sure this would be the best way to start off as a novice grower ? Edited January 9, 2009 by mac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Listo Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) edit: conducted further research, thanks. Edited February 4, 2010 by Listo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ref1ect1ons Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) Why isn't it a good idea to import? some ppls get charged with microscopes in hand amanita pantherina or amanita muscarina would be nice, as muscarina are too expensive atm and pantherina dont grow near me and are never sold 'legally'. I can also trade or pay just pm (no one will, these are rare to grow i kno) Edited January 22, 2010 by ref1ect1ons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Listo Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) some ppls get charged with microscopes in hand Thanks. Edited February 4, 2010 by Listo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bℓσωηG Posted January 23, 2010 Well I've tried to research and search the forums as much as possible (here and other places) and it seems like a lot of people are recommending fsre. I haven't found anything discussing the legality that contained what looked like definitive info. Given that the forum is against discussing illegal stuff, I inferred that importing spore prints was legal. Is there a definitive answer? just do it , looks like a standard flat envelope, only problem is finding a euro coin...anyone know where to get euro coins? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Listo Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) None of the foreign currency exchanges places deal with coins -- notes only. Try a coin/bank note dealer (the collector kind). You might get lucky. Edited February 4, 2010 by Listo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ref1ect1ons Posted January 23, 2010 Euro coins U can go to a currency exchange place can't u, I saw a small hut in brizzo with currency exchange, could they also convert aus to whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Distracted Posted January 23, 2010 I imported a print into Australia fine and i've heard many people say the same thing. If you're really desperate to get involved with some microscopy work I have a few sterile samples left over that I don't mind parting with. PM me your addy and i'll send one over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
