-RC- Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 If you are wanting a nice viewing of cubensis, now is probably the time. The heat and spate of relatively dry weather has brought them out in force! Happy hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigUps Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 First harvest of the year went great, can't wait to do some microscopy with these specimens 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-RC- Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Gold!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voidseeker Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Any sign of subs popping up in Aus? Waiting with baited breath in NZ. Getting very very close to first flush I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro99 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Pretty decent trip .. Half the ones I saw this morn were black gilled and the other white Seemed to be stronger staining reaction from the white. Also had trouble with staining from older specimens that still must be cubes. Edited February 18, 2020 by Pedro99 Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strontium Dawg Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Voidseeker said: Any sign of subs popping up in Aus? Waiting with baited breath in NZ. Getting very very close to first flush I reckon Not until April generally around here, they can go through to August in a good year though. Your season in NZ might start earlier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voidseeker Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 43 minutes ago, Glaukus said: Not until April generally around here, they can go through to August in a good year though. Your season in NZ might start earlier? Ah yeah that could be the case then. The earliest I've seen is January but February/March is more typical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-RC- Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Pedro99 said: Pretty decent trip .. Half the ones I saw this morn were black gilled and the other white Seemed to be stronger staining reaction from the white. Also had trouble with staining from older specimens that still must be cubes. Definitely cubes. The albino is quite common up my way; saw one this morning actually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle John Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Yes , I've seen a few albino's this season too.....I presume they are albino's because they don't produce any spores ?? They scare me a bit , so I always leave them be , 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Is there any significant difference besides appearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-RC- Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 I haven't found any, however I guess one would have to consume them apart from typical specimens to see if there is any potency variation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I haven't googled or anything But it it only the gills that are albino or parts of the top side of the cap also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-RC- Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 I've found an increased overall pallor, but it is largely exclusive to the gills. Just no spores present at all. Maybe we should rename them sterile cubes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro99 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I'm bothered that junglejohn is afraid of them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-RC- Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Pretty dry now. Some lovely sunny cubes this morning but I would expect that they will diminish over the next 3 or so days, unless there is more rain of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rainbow Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Any tricks for identifying paddocks that have been used for cattle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonad Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Yeah, round this time of year hopefully they have gold tops popping up. But more seriously I think it helps if you can at least see cows nearby and then if there is dung on the ground you could be on a winner. Of course after seeking permission to be there to look. I’m sure google can help you somewhat. Cattle farms near me or similar good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rainbow Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I think cattle are regularly rotated in different paddocks, and dung is hard to spot from the car or Google maps. There are paddocks everywhere around my new home and many are green and damp at the moment, so I'm finding it hard to narrow down my search. I'm hoping there are some other markers like certain equipment, style of fencing, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-RC- Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Cattle crushes or corrals where they are gathered to be transported? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENtiTY Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Or horses. Horses dung is actually better. A horses digestive system is not as efficient as a bovines so the poopy from a horse has more nutrition left in it. And cubes love it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro99 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 53 minutes ago, ENtiTY said: Or horses. Horses dung is actually better. A horses digestive system is not as efficient as a bovines so the poopy from a horse has more nutrition left in it. And cubes love it! Oh really? Nice.. I reckon horses might give you more flak if you were to wander round them though. I remember as a very small kid a horse chased me and flipped me over a fence.. They are cheeky as fuck. On a side not, I got a second job that involves working next to and sometimes with cattle on huge vacant properties... Jackpot!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rainbow Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Nice tip E. Is sheep poo any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Average Joe Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 17 hours ago, ENtiTY said: Or horses. Horses dung is actually better. A horses digestive system is not as efficient as a bovines so the poopy from a horse has more nutrition left in it. And cubes love it! Interesting, would love to do some trials with spores and cow vs horse manure. from my experience using horse manure in the gardens can be a horrific mistake. So many more weeds seem to accompany it compared to other manures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-RC- Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Apparently cyans prefer horse poo when cultivated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENtiTY Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Sheep poop doesnt have the mass. There individual pellets and dry out to quick. Maybe in a controlled grow situation perhaps. Pasturized horse manure is superior to cow manure when used in or as a spawn medium. Aged horse manure is light and fluffy and more nutritious. If you want to do a proper comparison (assuming it is legal where you live) it would be best to compare a single strain cultured clone as opposed to spores to get good data. Its all ready a know thing though. Anyway, if your out on a hunt, dont over look the horse paddock 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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