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First time trufflels ,which strain would you grow?

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Kerberos

Kerberos

Michael
Hi Guys,was given 3 strains of MS syringes for my birthday, Galindoi, Mexicana and Tampanensis.
I will be following Violets tek using 12 jars and would like to know if i should try one strain in particular or 4 jars of each?
Any feed back will be very welcome.

Kerberos
 
Mexicana A - larger truffle growth, harder to fruit
Mexicana ATL7 (Galindoi) - smaller truffle growth, easier to fruit
Tampanensis - moderate truffle growth and fruiting

Read this thread for more info:

Noteworthy differences, if any, between Galindoi (ATL #7) and Mexicana sclerotia - Mushroom Cultivation - Shroomery Message Board

It appears that these two strains are the most talked about sclerotia producers. In several threads regarding sclerotia, some veterans of the board and knowledgeable members have mentioned Mexicana
www.shroomery.org www.shroomery.org

I recommend focusing on Mexicana A, unless you also want to fruit. Then go with ATL7 instead.
 
I grew some Tampanensis last year and had moderate success. I'm used to growing strains similar to and including Golden Teachers so truffles were a new endeavor for me. I had low to moderate success but not because of the strain necessarily. There were many factors and a few lost jars along the way. I would recommend trying all three and comparing results. If interested in how my grow went down I have a completed "grow log" of sorts here at the Nexus:

Grow log updates (Sclerotia) / "Best" Spore syringe storage

Whatever you choose, good luck and happy cultivating!
 
EternalPeace said:
I recommend focusing on Mexicana A, unless you also want to fruit. Then go with ATL7 instead.
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Thank you, i will not be fruiting which is why i am drawn to the truffle growing! Intresting link EternalPeace thanks for that.

The Grateful One said:
I would recommend trying all three and comparing results. If interested in how my grow went down I have a completed "grow log" of sorts here at the Nexus:

Grow log updates (Sclerotia) / "Best" Spore syringe storage

Whatever you choose, good luck and happy cultivating!
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I have read that thread as i had spore syringes given to me and was drawn to your topic title.

So after the info i have been given, i think i will try all 3 with a couple more jars of the mexicana. I have a couple of days off coming up so will be preparing my jars then and will post a new topic to cover the grow.
Cheers for the replys guys.
Kerberos
 
I only have experience with galindoi.

I was able to take jars that failed to give me sclerotia (i..e just made metabolites) and colonize a bulk substrate of vermiculite and coir with it. Once I gave it a casing this substrate fruited for me and I even got prints several years ago. The substrate itself will also generate scelrotia within it that can get quite large.

I highly recommend this variety. It was quite fun to work with. I also agree with others to try all three side by side.

Good Luck

-Q
 
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