What is the best way to disinfect used prime agra?

[KHaze]

Thanks cb977! Sounds like this stuff isn't as hard as I was thinking to disinfect.

On a side note...what is that orchid that you are using as your avitar? It' so stunning!

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Junebug

Thanks. It goes well with red wine, a light salad and fresh garlic bread.

[cb977]

Originally Posted by KHaze

Thanks cb977! Sounds like this stuff isn't as hard as I was thinking to disinfect.

On a side note...what is that orchid that you are using as your avitar? It' so stunning!

Thanks Karen
Please call me Sue...all my friends do

The chid in my avatar right now is:
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...dwoods-nn.html

[Jerry Delaney]

It gets so hot here that I try to not use the oven much in the summer. So, I wash the used LECA really well, let it completely dry, then put it into flat roasting pans. I put these in the BBQ grill and hold the temperature at 350 to 400 degrees for 3 to 4 hours. I have no idea how stable some of the orchid viruses are so maybe this is overkill. Remember, if you boil it you can't achieve a temperature greater than 212 unless you use a pressurised vessel.

[KHaze]

The chid in my avatar right now is:
Epc Landwoods 'NN'
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Susanne

It's beautiful Sue! Did it ever develop a scent?

I am so blown away by the HUGE variety of orchids out there. I knew there were a lot but I keep running into chids I've never even heard of before. They are so amazing!

[KHaze]

Remember, if you boil it you can't achieve a temperature greater than 212 unless you use a pressurized vessel.

Can anything survive 212 degrees? Or is it just better to be safe than sorry? Do you do a bleach soak first?

[Ray]

Jerry is right that there are pathogens than can survive 212°F. If you're going to "cook" the stuff, use a pressure cooker or do it dry at 250° or higher, and let it go for a while to make sure the interior temps gets high enough.

Personally, I find chemical disinfection to be easier and less smelly.

1. Let it dry thoroughly.
2. In a breeze or the blast of a fan, "winnow" the pellets to rid it of any dried organic matter.
3. Soak for about 24 hours in a solution if a teaspoon Physan per gallon of water
4. Drain, rinse, and it's ready to use.

You can substitute one ounce of liquid chlorine bleach for the Physan, although that IS smelly.

[Jerry Delaney]

Originally Posted by Ray

Jerry is right that there are pathogens than can survive 212°F. If you're going to "cook" the stuff, use a pressure cooker or do it dry at 250° or higher, and let it go for a while to make sure the interior temps gets high enough.

Personally, I find chemical disinfection to be easier and less smelly.

1. Let it dry thoroughly.
2. In a breeze or the blast of a fan, "winnow" the pellets to rid it of any dried organic matter.
3. Soak for about 24 hours in a solution if a teaspoon Physan per gallon of water
4. Drain, rinse, and it's ready to use.

You can substitute one ounce of liquid chlorine bleach for the Physan, although that IS smelly.

This may be a situation where my dysfunctional "smeller" might turn out to be a good thing!

[KHaze]

Thanks Ray...Your advice is always appreciated!

If Prime agra smells when you bake it...I'm sure my husband will thank you too!