I'm curious what everyone does/recommends..

I would like to follow the recommendation of using the leading edge of plates (as stated on the pheno-flicks) to inoculate masters. However, due to time demands, I have not been able to time my spawn production so that I am ready to transfer when the plate is at the perfect point (the mycelium is 1 or 2 cm from the edge let's say).

In that case, os it better to fridge the plate when it has myceliated maybe half of the plate and then take it out 1 or 2 days before I will transfer it to grain (so that it is active and growing) I can still use the leading edge)?
OR
Is it better to leave it in incubation, and use it even a few days after it has covered the whole plate, but avoid taking from the edges that have a risk of being contaminated?

Really appreciate any inputs, opinions y'all may have.

Just wanted to say how much I have benefited, learned and improved my op from your content, both on the podcasts and the deep dives. It's a pleasure to contribute and I will let others know how much the deep dives are worth it. My knowledge has increased significantly and I have been able to problem solve and prevent future problems. Also came at just the right time as am building a new lab.

Keep doing the good work of contributing to building each other up! 

edit: just saw that there is a deep dive on Lion's Mane. I'm stoked. I will watch and and then revisit my post.

Hey y'all, It's my first time making Lion's Mane grain spawn. With the traditional agar->grain->grain, does it generally grow significantly slower than other strains, like oyster and cinnamon cap.. Mine have been taking at least 14-16 days, whereas the others colonize a grain bag in around 10 days.. What is y'all's average colonization time for LM grain spawn bag? Do you recommend a specific grain/ sawdust configuration for getting it to colonize faster/ better? Does it do better on sawdust spawn maybe?
I appreciate any tips!

I'm super curious about growing Tremella. Just heard on the last episode that Erik tried growing it.. I would love any info on successes/!failures/ lessons learned and any indications.. also, probably the most important, anyone know where I can get a viable strain with a compatible that has been fruited? Since I couldn't yet  find anyone in the US growing yet, I'm thinking I gotta try the Chinese. 

 Erik Lomen mentioned it's association with a bacteria, which is new info to me.. also none of the material I read said anything about growing on pine so that was cool to hear.