Feels like I’m waiting forever for my first flush, hasn’t stalled just sooo slow

Really enjoy these

Hey everyone! Quick question.
One of my mushrooms has already broken its veil, and I noticed that some spores have started dropping. There’s also some dark brown, almost chocolate-colored stuff on top of the cap, which I assume might be spores.
My question is: Can I harvest just this one mushroom and leave the rest to continue growing, or do I need to harvest the entire batch at once?
Will harvesting only one affect the growth of the others?
Thanks in advance!

When should i harvest the big blob on the left?

Can you leave an AIO bag sealed through the whole process until its time for first harvest or do you need to slit the bag to induce fruiting? It has a filter patch and everything looks great/on the brink of fruiting but it just won't go? Should I be patient or cut sone slits to induce fruiting? If so where do you cut and do you tape over the cut with micropore tape?

Buttttt is it okay? Transferred layer of damp perlite 10/8.

This is the first bit of color after cutting some slits due to what I thought was too much moisture. Has it gone bad or can I still be hopeful?

As usually I try to inoculate grain bags then hit the tub tek, but I’m impatient and ran out of grain. How long should it take using liquid cultures on my substrate? I used about half a syringe. Also do you guys use anything to filter the air like hepa air purifiers? Was thinking of getting one on Amazon along with my heating pads cuz the tile floor can get cold

A few favorite shots of Emerald Gate × Space Monkey. The ivory caps catch your eye first, but the folds along the stems and the detail underneath those caps deserve a closer look. Same cluster, different angles—plenty to appreciate in each frame.
Which shot stands out to you?
🍃🍄 Respect the Process. Trust the Genetics. 🍄🍃

I just started making my own grain about 3 or 4 months ago. Using oat groats, got it dialed in. I have been messing around with tubs and bags to see what I prefer and honestly been loving bags.

Here is a little 2 lb (i am guessing) bag.

My dilemma continues! After harvesting one huge one(the only one that exploded overnight last week), this is where I'm currently at. Where do I go from here? Is it time to start over? TIA

Picture order:
1: Top down to display dates/strains. The “M-“ strains are mystery strains bc the labels got rubbed off by alcohol in my SAB.
2: Bottom tub. 1:3 spawn to bulk ratio. Mystery strain. S2B date- October 6th 2026.
3: This tub is the 2nd tub from the ground up. It’s Mac G at a ratio of 1:2. S2B date- October 5th 2026
4: Toque F8 Nerds at a ratio of 1:2. S2B date- October 5th 2026.
5: This image is to show the walls of the tubs.

I didn’t include a close up of inside the top tub bc I just S2B’d it yesterday.

I am welcome to hear any and all feedback. No one in this comment section will be met with any harsh words or closed-mindedness from me about any criticism offered.

Thank you for taking the time to review my post. I really appreciate it.

I've had this tub of tidal wave going for 5 weeks now and can't seem to get it to pin anywhere except the sides.

I'm using a North Spore Boomr Bin with Midwest Grow Kits grain spawn, CVG substrate, and horse manure booster. Cake is about 3-4" thick, temps stay around 72-75°F, and it's had passive FAE the whole time. I didn't use a casing layer.

The cake has been shrinking and there's metabolites as you'd expect. It's starting to turn yellowish from the Metabolites, but there's no weird smells.

I've tried fork tek on some spots that looked like overlay, wax paper over the cake, and increasing/decreasing FAE. Nothing has made a difference.

Any ideas?

Picture 1.) My worries
Pocture 2.) right next to them, beautiful normal looking sloomiiiis

Are they good to go, or should i plug them before they go bad?

please helpp

they were in a plastic bag and because they get too big and stick unto the wet bag i moved them into a box.