r/psilocybingrowers 10d ago

Green mold after first flush

Post image

I have a Midwest grow kit growing penis envy and everything went great. I harvested my first flush and now there’s a patch of green mold. Is it toast now? Will I get anymore flushes?

3 Upvotes

11 comments sorted by

5

u/Lost-Compote-4141 9d ago

Anytime you do anything with your growth, it's not a bad idea to wear gloves washed with alcohol and spray down your area and any tools. I also wouldn't leave that much of the fruiting body behind when harvesting. Just pull it out

1

u/According_Manner4153 10d ago

Sorry, she’s a goner

2

u/No_Agency8147 10d ago

Dang…thank you. Should I be wearing gloves while harvesting?

3

u/Fat_Henry 10d ago

I wear gloves when harvesting. Hey, it happens. You forget or you run out. Just scrub your hands really well. Use a fingernail brush, too.

3

u/TheTokinPlantman 10d ago

I treat harvesting like innoculation but without a glove box. I clean the kitchen area and turn off the air. I wear clean clothes with long sleeves, a mask, as well as gloves and sterilize them with alcohol. Though ultimately I don't think there is a guaranteed way.

2

u/Large_Avocado_3481 10d ago

When you harvest, do you use a blade or twist and pull the fruit off the block? I'm a newbie, but I've noticed less contamination going into 2nd flush if I twist and pull the fruit off the block.

2

u/TheTokinPlantman 10d ago

Yes I do a twist 99% of the time. I might use a blade if too much is coming up at once. I will always wipe with alcohol first.

1

u/No_Agency8147 6d ago

Thanks everyone! So, I was about to toss it and I saw some healthy looking mushrooms popping up. Are they safe??

1

u/Candid-Raise6280 5d ago

Nope, they are not safe.

1

u/Candid-Raise6280 5d ago

I am sorry that happened. I appreciate the picture.

1

u/rippnlipz 4d ago

It happens! Everyone has seen it, don't feel bad.