Mycelium in recycled soil?

[Jhhnn]

I've been rotating batches of soil. Shortly after harvest, I screened the soil, amended it, added water to get close to new soil, put it outside in a covered plastic trashcan. Meanwhile, I'm growing in a different batch of soil while that one cooks. I've done this before, if at lower moisture level.

Now, when I open the container, I find that the whole thing is shot through with mycelium like a mushroom kit.

Quite unexpected. I'm trying to figure out what it means.

Too wet? Too rich? Too whatever? And there's the issue of whether to use it at all. Wait for mushrooms? Shitcan it, or use it like mushroom compost in another mix?

Anybody have experience with this?

Thanks!

 

[Corpsey]

I've had the same experience in the past, I was keeping the moisture level higher then I do usually now
And I don't see it as often. When I asked here a few years ago about they said it was fine. I'm sure someone else can give you the details, but I don't think you should can your soil.

 

[Stayfoolish]

Working as intended.

 

[whiteberrieS]

I've had mushrooms pop up in a pot before and that plant had the meanest roots at transplant. Mushrooms

 

[Pangea]

Sounds like "Fire Fang" to me!

Actinomycetes.

 

[Jhhnn]

My question at this point is if I should wait until whatever is going on runs its course before using the mix. It's nice & fuzzy on top & it's not like the lid really seals at all, so I figure it's aerobic rather than anaerobic.

 

[Stayfoolish]

No need to wait. I see the same stuff when I use bokashi. It's all good man. The bugs and the fuzz is all a part of getting into organics. Good job if anything.

 

[Scrappy4]

Turning it over might help if it bothers you. But really it's nothing to worry about.

But, why not repot right into the old pot? This is the key to recycled organic living soil. Each cycle gets better and there is no lag time at transplant. I've taken at least two weeks off my veg time by repotting at harvest.

 

[CoastalKind]

sounds like healthy soil. go with it. you have achieved a higher grade than you intended.

 

[Avinash.miles]

sounds great

 

[Photosynthesis]

Remix, and reuse right away. No need to wait.

 

[Microbeman]

I've been rotating batches of soil. Shortly after harvest, I screened the soil, amended it, added water to get close to new soil, put it outside in a covered plastic trashcan. Meanwhile, I'm growing in a different batch of soil while that one cooks. I've done this before, if at lower moisture level.

Now, when I open the container, I find that the whole thing is shot through with mycelium like a mushroom kit.

Quite unexpected. I'm trying to figure out what it means.

Too wet? Too rich? Too whatever? And there's the issue of whether to use it at all. Wait for mushrooms? Shitcan it, or use it like mushroom compost in another mix?

Anybody have experience with this?

Thanks!

As others have mentioned, it is likely fine to just plant into. The only pause I would have is if you amended with anything with a heavy soluble nitrogen component, like blood or alfalfameal. If the soil is actually heating up, then I would wait until it cools. If not, then go for it.

Next time, either plant right into it, as suggested if using big planters or if re-ammending, skip the screening part and don't keep it in a covered/sealed container.

 

[VerdantGreen]

i get the same thing on the surface, only when the soil is in a covered bin, so i associate it with a lack of air movement at the soil surface. Occasionally you see it or similar in pots when the soil level is way below the top of the pot... so again there would be less ventilation/air movement at the soil surface.

doesnt seem to effect the performance.

VG

 

[trichrider]

this is where "flush" gets new meaning...

 

[Jhhnn]

Thank you all. I appreciate it.

 

[hyposomniac]

this is where "flush" gets new meaning...

I see what you did there.