#coir substrate

[nurtureon]

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The Benefits of Using Coco Coir for Successful Mushroom Cultivation

Introduction: Mushroom cultivation is a fascinating and rewarding endeavor that has gained popularity among enthusiasts and commercial growers alike. While mushrooms don't grow in traditional soil, the choice of substrate plays a pivotal role in their growth and development. One substrate that has gained prominence in recent years is coco coir, a natural byproduct of coconut processing. In this blog post, we'll explore why coco coir is an excellent choice for cultivating mushrooms and how its unique properties contribute to successful cultivation.

1. Exceptional Moisture Retention: Coco coir, derived from coconut husks, is known for its exceptional water-holding capacity. This feature is crucial for mushroom cultivation, as maintaining consistent moisture levels is essential for mycelium colonization and subsequent fruiting. Unlike some other substrates, coco coir retains moisture while still allowing excess water to drain, creating an ideal environment for healthy mycelial growth.

2. Optimal Texture: The texture of coco coir is another factor that makes it well-suited for mushroom cultivation. Its fibrous structure provides ample surface area for mycelium to spread and establish a robust network. This is particularly important during the colonization phase when mycelium growth needs a suitable substrate to expand.

3. pH Neutrality and Versatility: Coco coir typically has a near-neutral pH, which can be advantageous when growing mushrooms. It provides a stable starting point for adjusting pH levels to suit the specific needs of different mushroom species. Moreover, coco coir's neutral nature allows growers to customize nutrient supplementation more effectively, creating an optimal environment for mushroom growth.

4. Resistance to Contaminants: Contaminants can quickly derail a mushroom cultivation project. Coco coir's natural composition and structure offer some resistance to common contaminants, reducing the risk of unwanted organisms taking over the substrate. This feature makes coco coir a reliable choice, especially for beginners who are learning the ropes of mushroom cultivation.

5. Eco-Friendly and Sustainable: Coco coir is a renewable resource, making it an environmentally conscious choice for substrate material. As coconut husks are a byproduct of the coconut industry, using coco coir also helps in reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices.

6. Ease of Sourcing and Preparation: Coco coir is widely available from gardening centers, agricultural suppliers, and online stores. It usually comes in a dehydrated form, making it easy to transport and store. When ready to use, it only requires rehydration with water, a straightforward process that saves time compared to preparing other substrates.

Conclusion: In the world of mushroom cultivation, choosing the right substrate can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. Coco coir stands out as an exceptional choice, offering benefits such as optimal moisture retention, texture, versatility, and resistance to contaminants. Whether you're a novice cultivator or an experienced grower, integrating coco coir into your mushroom cultivation journey can enhance your chances of achieving healthy and bountiful harvests.

[duckweeding]

so my springtail setups are doing pretty good it seems like , noticed they like bell peppers so I buried some bell pepper scraps in there & BAM they're multiplying<3

[riococosa]

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[mycochaotix]

Welcome to a captivating exploration of fungi with MycoChaotiX (MCX) (he/they).

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.

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In this fun-filled video, MycoChaotix hopes to take us on an exciting journey into the fascinating realm of mushroom cultivation. With enthusiasm, MycoChaotix shows us their preferred 6qt shoebox tub method for the spawn-to-bulk substrate process. This is just part one of the adventure with part two coming out in the near future (showcasing the very... thick 'big boi' albino penis envy (APE)s that fruited from this tub!

Throughout the video, MycoChaotix aims to share their knowledge and experiences: touching on various topics like mycelium's surprising adaptability, the significance of nutrients like gypsum, and the intricate process of selecting specific mushroom strains. MycoChaotix also strives to share valuable tips on achieving substantial and varied flushes.

Please: like, follow, and subscribe to MycoChaotix's channel (and any other social media) to join in on their continued, passionate fungal journey. Let MCX know in the comments if you want to see part 2 where they harvest the magnificent 'big boi apes'!

Stay tuned and keep it myco-mazing!

Social Media: Instagram: myco_chaotix Tumblr: mycochaotix Reddit: u/Dry_Cardiologist8370 Music Credits: Intro/outro - MycoChaotiX vocal-chant A and V Main background music: – xander. Sleepwalking: [Everlasting ft. Brillion] [Autumn Camp] [Healing ft. Wishes and Dreams] [Journey ft. No Spirit & Tonion] – Provided by Lofi Girl – Watch:    • xander. - Sleepwa...   ------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. The creator of this video is not a licensed medical professional and does not endorse or condone the use of mushrooms for any illegal or non-educational purposes. Any cultivation shown in this video is done solely for educational purposes and in a location where it is legal to do so. The information provided in this video is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with a licensed medical professional before consuming any mushrooms that may influence and impair your brain and body.

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[clearmakermoon]

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[coastalcoirs]

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[hi-sierra]

Tortoise Storytime!

For most of his life, the scale burger lived in an enclosure that was about 7.5 square feet (~0.7 square meters). This is usually way too small- but he lived in a facility that always had someone on staff, letting him roam the floors while they worked on something nearby.

During covid, I worked at this reptile facility to replace workers who were higher risk and staying home. And I feel deeply in love with this lil bean of a tortoise. He was incredibly vibrant and friendly, was so habituated to humans that he didn't even have an instinct to retract into his shell, and was just flat out adorable.

A year after moving away for my PhD, my old boss reached out to me and asked if I could provide a good home to any of the animals. I instantly asked for this guy.

Unfortunately, I absolutely felt like I made a mistake for a while. I quickly realized that, as busy grad student that worked during the day, I couldn't be letting him roam outside of his small enclosure all the time. For the past year, I've been doing the best I can, experimenting with small enclosures, outdoor time, and floor time to best address his needs. But it always felt temporary and subpar.

As a Russian Tortoise, he has a partial hibernation cycle. For some weird reason, his is inverted with the actual seasons. So when he settled down in the late spring and started pseudohibernation, I could breathe easy for a bit. I left him with some caretakers over the summer, who didn't have much trouble with a sleeping tortoise, and went around having my adventures.

But I knew I wanted something nice waiting for him when he started being active again.

Introducing: the tortoise palace

I had several things in mind for a new enclosure. I wanted it to maximize space in my apartment, maximize my space in my apartment, and have somewhat easy teardown in case I have to move. So, I lifted my bed to be about 4 feet off the ground, and made the enclosure under it. The entire setup is in latched-together pieces that can easily be taken apart and set up again.

I've added climbing enrichment in the form of garden bricks, rocks, and multiple forms of substrate (orchid bark as the main, reptibark, coco coir, and rabbit pellets in deeper dig boxes) but I'll be adding more as time goes on. He's been loving climbing around and I can't wait to see what he'll do with other stuff.

It's an ongoing project, and there's a lot of "temporary solutions that are kinda-permanent" in here, but I'll be fixing those over time. Notably, the walls are pretty low- he can't get out, but I have to be cognizant of putting things he can climb on near the edges. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears! But for now, here's the beast, his unfathomable power just barely contained.

Tiny bit of emotion under the cut.

I know this is dumb. But finishing this genuinely made me cry a little.

I've felt so bad about keeping this guy in what I know is a subpar environment for so long, and doing the best I could to keep him happy and healthy within it. But it was always barely keeping my head above the water.

And now, I finally feel like I have a good, permanent solution to it. This design, by definition, will fit in the space of a full sized bed in any place I live in the future. I feel like I finally provided something good for him. I know he's just a tortoise, but I really do love him, and I love seeing him happy and safe.

Idk. It's all rambles. But thanks for loving and appreciating the wonderful critter he is <3

[weevilsdaily]

this is an urgent call to those with isopod experience! i just found Stanley sitting next to a woodlouse who was missing both antenna and kept walking in circles.

i’ve made up a small habit for him with coco coir, some substrate, a slate shard and some dead leaves i found and cleaned. i’ve also sprayed him and given him some pumpkin and cucumber chunks.

Does anybody have any advice for me taking care of this lil guy (i’ve called him woody) and any recommendations for food or enclosure stuff?

thank you xx

[kedreeva]

I am briefly holding a hognose for someone that asked me to pick him up at the expo. I don't actually have any snake setups anymore, but this terrarium only has plants, springtails, and some Oreo isopods in it, so I added an underground hide, a water bowl, and a heat lamp for him and put him in. So far he seems to be enjoying it. He dug up a bunch of the substrate (it's mostly coco coir, spagnum moss, and orchid bark chips, this was meant to house animals eventually just not a snake) and basked for a while and took a mouse for me. I miss having snakes, but I know I don't have the time for them. It's still nice to snabysit for a little while!

[hogteeth]

It's hard to overstate just how drastically a change in substrate has improved my sand boa Sok's life

He's gone from being worryingly skinny despite my most attentive efforts to meet his needs on aspen, to the point I was worried I was over feeding him while he was gaining no weight, having terrible stuck sheds despite a humidity box resulting in me having to give him forced hydration periods in a Tupperware with a wet rag... To now, where he's thriving with beautifully healthy scales and naturally heavy-bodied as he should be, on a healthy amount of food almost 1/3 of what he'd been fed previously. He doesn't need to be harassed with the food to eat. He waits with his head poking out of the hole to ambush the f/t mouse on tongs with a healthy appetite. He's easy to handle now, calm and relaxed and sweet.

The best decision I've ever made was switching to 1/4 play sand and 3/4 coco coir with some water poured over top when it dries so it's slightly damp trickling down. Recent developments in research and care suggest the old "sand boa = 20% humidity and literal sand" is not how they are meant to live, and I firmly agree

[omg-snakes]

Hey a neighbor just dumped a ball python on me because she didn't think they actually ate mice

So I'm trying to take care of it but it's been a long while since I had a snake and I'm not afraid to ask for help

Do you have any recommendations for substrate and in tank heating?

We currently have what the baby came with , some damp coconut husk and a single low heat bulb lamp.

We're going to update the tank tomorrow or the day after based on how much we have to travel and outfit it but substrate can change a lot based on brand

Sorry for rambling

Oh, oof. I'm so sorry that your neighbor was irresponsible and really glad that that poor snake is in a better situation already. Thank you for taking them in and giving them a chance.

I'm not a ball python expert by any means, so please take what I say with a grain of salt and double-check before you commit to anything.

When I worked in the pet industry (one million years ago!) cypress mulch was the preferred substrate and it can be mixed with coco coir. Coco husk chip on its own is also supposed to be pretty good for higher-humidity species and it's very sustainable.

For heat, I'm a big fan of under-tank heating, but a radiant heat panel or a ceramic heat emitter might be better depending on the enclosure. Light bulbs are an inefficient heat source for snakes and overnight red lights are both inefficient and affect circadian rhythms so I didn't recommend them for reptiles at all.

Just make sure whatever heat source you choose, there's a thermostat to keep it in check.

I hope the snake thrives in your care and that the two of you are fast friends!

[lamby-grahamy]

This is their full setup btw. Lid has a little inset of mesh and cling wrap to keep the humidity in. Also grabbed springtails ☺️

Y’all.

[riococosa]

RIOCOCO, the most prominent vendor for 100% organic coconut fiber hydroponics is the ideal option for the growers to have an effective and expedited germination medium.

[sabertoothdeer]

HEY GUYS I NEED HELP!

I recently came into the possession of a giant millipede, multiple small millis, and twenty or so (probably more...) isopods. About 10 of them are giant canyon isopods. PLEASE HELP ME LEARN HOW TO CARE FOR THEM!

If you have any care tips pls lmk!!! I'm very new to taking care of insects and such but I have done much of my own research on how to care for them.

Currently I have all of these guys in a 15 gal tank, a heater pad is attached to one side, the soil is at an angle, lots of leaf litter and a good amount of moss, some cork and rotting wood bark, a little cork log, and a shallow water source incase it gets too dry.

I also have a humidity and temp reader I got from Runnings. I've been giving them ground up egg shells for calcium and some potatoes peels and a cucumber slice for extra nourishment.

The layers in the tank are as follows:

- some small pebbles for drainage

- coco coir

- mixture of peat-based substrate from the store, some work casting organic fertilizer, and more coco coir

- leaf litter and moss

This is what it looks like ^^

It's placed in a generly dark area.

The millipedes name is Cranberry btw!!

(tw sh scars)

And these are the little goobers:

QUESTIONS I HAVE:

- How many insects can I put in one 15 gal tank?? How many isopods? Are there issues between them coexisting? I heard eggs might get eaten and if they aren't fed enough calcium they will try to eat eachother.

- Am I grinding up the egg shells enough? Are the peices too big? When I have the money I might just get cuttlefish bone but it can get pricy.

- How often should I clean??? I heard somewhere once a month but if it's a terrarium and not a singular creature and it's more of an ecosystem should I leave it alone other than feeding and spraying water n stuff?

- Can/should I put earthworms in the terrarium? What about snails/slugs? Would they be harmful or helpful?

UPDATE 5/11/24:

- I found a tiny spider guy in there. Is he chill??

[clearmakermoon]

Planter Bags

They are made from 100% natural coco chips and coco peat (coconut chips and peat). They are an excellent eco-friendly growing medium in limited space. They are specially designed for organic green houses, home and sky gardening and for any other economical cultivation.

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