punkin Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Is there a list or topic here where all the cultures available round here (and who's got what) is perusable. Just thinking if there's a way if we're after a particular strain that we could maybe look up someone to trade it with? Is is it all happenstance? I'm back to about page twenty something in the Mycology section but failing to find anything. May be looking in the wrong place? Edited August 9, 2010 by punkin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vual Posted August 9, 2010 Is there a list or topic here where all the cultures available round here (and who's got what) is perusable. Just thinking if there's a way if we're after a particular strain that we could maybe look up someone to trade it with? Is is it all happenstance? I'm back to about page twenty something in the Mycology section but failing to find anything. May be looking in the wrong place? nur theres not dude, Just the free spore trading thread i think, also check peoples Blogs, and Trade Lists... Why not start a thread were people can post what spore prints they have for sale/trade, great idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted August 9, 2010 just gotta keep your eyes open for when people offer plates. "seed and plant exchange" is usually where it happens, or someone just offers something from their collection. i've gotta go through my collection and re-do some plates. probably time i should share some love ey. cheers, Obtuse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted August 9, 2010 nur theres not dude, Just the free spore trading thread i think, also check peoples Blogs, and Trade Lists... Why not start a thread were people can post what spore prints they have for sale/trade, great idea. Yes, gone through the blogs, just gotta find the trade lists. I guess we can call this the thread where people list what they have I'll start by pointing to my trade list in my sig. Updated as it grows, and updating shortly (so to speak ) Happy to trade and swap with others in Australia, uncomfortable about trading cultures outside the country though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zen Peddler Posted August 10, 2010 You can get innoculated dowl for shiitakes in Australia - there is a uni currently evaluating it for aussie woods. Google it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted August 10, 2010 Thanks Zen. I'm not much of a googler, although i found a mob selling them on another auzzie forum in a post back in 08, and another mob peddling them imported direct from the states. I'd sooner make my own if i pick up a good strain (the 75 sounds like the one i'm looking for if it's here yet ) although my last go at dowels didn't amount to anything with Kings. Just some dowels i found in my shed, maybe they're resiny pine, or maybe i should have something else in there to take up the voids. Maybe i shoulda soaked em longer? Might try tipping some grain spawn in with em next time i have the glove box out, they were done with straight LC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerbil Posted August 11, 2010 Ceres in melbourne sell shiitake birch dowel, member omsource can be contacted for them. Can't remember if he joined up here as well (vaguely think he did??), if not you can get in touch with him over at AE. Vague googling a few weeks back had a supplier in the otways as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted August 11, 2010 This is the kinda thing you want whack it in a press & you should be able to punch out a few hundred an hour even with designated beer breaks. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DISSTON-PLUG-CUTTER-NO-6-WOOD-DRILLBIT-DRILL-DOWEL-NEW-/250679192731?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item3a5da4ec9b Quite often you cant tell if commercial dowels have been treated with anything or even tell exactly what timber they were cut from without running them though a lab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worowa Posted August 12, 2010 I've got a bunch of oysters...Pleurotus djamor, pulmonarius, sajo-cajor, cystidiosus, tuber-regium, nebrodensis, columbinus, ferulae, eryngii...and some Hypsyzigus sp. Also got some Ganodermas, a few Lentinulas, Hypholomas, Coprinus comatus, Hericiums. And one I'm excited about, Cordyceps militaris. I've got about 5 plates of each, ready to make some new plates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vual Posted August 12, 2010 I can trade/give anyone a Slice of Inkcaps..... Eatable, just dont drink alcohol with in 48hrs of eating them (that includes ethanol in medications....). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted August 12, 2010 I can vouch for Worowa's Energyii. It's a damn beauty, and sent to me as a starter when i was just a poor wanabe. Thank you mate, i've grown kilo's of em since that start If there's anything i've got you want, just let me know. I'm practising growing plates out now, my first possible success with agar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted August 12, 2010 (edited) Perhaps punkin you should get a continuous trading thread started? Edited August 12, 2010 by shortly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worowa Posted August 12, 2010 I can vouch for Worowa's Energyii. It's a damn beauty, and sent to me as a starter when i was just a poor wanabe. Thank you mate, i've grown kilo's of em since that start If there's anything i've got you want, just let me know. I'm practising growing plates out now, my first possible success with agar No worries. Kings are still my favourite-easy, tasty, generous. Plates are easy, well worth the effort. Did you want an elm oyster culture? I'ld be happy to do a similar trade as last time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted August 13, 2010 No worries. Kings are still my favourite-easy, tasty, generous. Plates are easy, well worth the effort. Did you want an elm oyster culture? I'ld be happy to do a similar trade as last time! I just got an Elm from shortly yesterday Can't remember exactly what i sent you last time, but i'm thinking it was brown?? I'll be doing a King Oyster giveaway for a few plates when i get my agar skills up to scratch, to share the generosity you showed me Kinda hoping this is or will be a continuos kinda trade thread, just not the freebie type one, Shortly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted August 13, 2010 That wasn't elm oyster they were pleurotus nebrodensis and pleurotus citrinopileatus sorry probably my crappy marker pen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted August 13, 2010 That wasn't elm oyster they were pleurotus nebrodensis and pleurotus citrinopileatus sorry probably my crappy marker pen Ahh, not your marker, my crappy search skills. Was sure that i got Elm when i searched the latin from your list. This time i got Whit King Either way i'm happy. So yes, i would be interested in the Elm's Worona Happy to send you a culture you haven't got as the freight's cheaper, or any myc supplies, but i'm certainly not out of brown. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted August 19, 2010 I did some plates of King Oysters (Pleorotus Eryngii) and have a couple spare, also have one of Blue Oysters (P. Columbinus) that i don't need, so if there's anyone out there who needs a start and has nothing yummy to grow, they're your's for the asking. I only have a few, so pm and i might have something. I tend to favour those who have done the nessercary homework and preperation rather than spoonfeed me types 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicdirt Posted August 19, 2010 I did some plates of King Oysters (Pleorotus Eryngii) and have a couple spare, also have one of Blue Oysters (P. Columbinus) that i don't need, so if there's anyone out there who needs a start and has nothing yummy to grow, they're your's for the asking. I only have a few, so pm and i might have something. I tend to favour those who have done the nessercary homework and preperation rather than spoonfeed me types Pm sent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) I have a couple a extra plates of pleurotus nebrodensis to help kick this along all gone for now sorry Could be a few other oyster sp as well depending on how things pan out, stay tuned Edited August 24, 2010 by shortly 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicdirt Posted August 20, 2010 Pm sent Maybe we need a gourmet/medicinal trading thread ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicdirt Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) I just got my Oysters from Punkin ! Thanks heaps mate ! Edited August 25, 2010 by Magicdirt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted August 26, 2010 I just got my Oysters from Punkin ! Thanks heaps mate ! You are very welcome, i just hope they prove as wonderful to you as the original gift has for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted August 27, 2010 Got your cultures yesterday Worowa. Thanks again legend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted August 27, 2010 Hey Punkin The plates appeared yesterday, they all appear to be cookin nicely Thanks again. I have a some maitake & some other bitz n pieces that i havta get plated up inbetween fish botherin over the next coupla days. If your interested just sing out & i'll put some aside for you. My stropharia hasnt appeared yet but when it does i’ll run up an extra for ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted August 27, 2010 Hey Punkin The plates appeared yesterday, they all appear to be cookin nicely Thanks again. I have a some maitake & some other bitz n pieces that i havta get plated up inbetween fish botherin over the next coupla days. If your interested just sing out & i'll put some aside for you. My stropharia hasnt appeared yet but when it does i’ll run up an extra for ya Seems to me we're both getting the stroph from the same source? If so, not much point swapping.... Definetly try the maitake. Doing ten jars and 5 bags of grain atm in the kegbomb, got half a dozen new species to grow out. I love this place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
