FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What will my mushrooms look like while growing?
Blue oyster mushroom pins
Developed lion’s mane pins.
Pink oyster pins
Blue oyster pins with more growth
Blue oyster mushrooms ready to harvest!
Once the caps have flattened out, the edge should be slightly curled in (similar to the top edge of your ear).
When is lion's mane ready to harvest? Look for the teeth to be fully elongated on all sides of the mushroom.
Pink oyster mushrooms ready to harvest!
Blue Oyster Mushrooms
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
This is how your lion’s mane will look a few days before harvest, watch for the pores to develop into long teeth.
PINK oyster mushrooms
Pink oyster pins with more growth
What shiitake mushrooms look like when growing
When are shiitake ready to harvest?
Look for the lines in the white gills to be distinct and for the edge of the mushroom to be slightly curled in, cut the stem right at the base as close to the block surface as possible.
What should I do if my mushrooms are getting dry?
You can make a “humidity tent” by draping another plastic bag over your kit, make sure to poke holes in it so that fresh air can still get in.
How long can I wait before I start growing my mushrooms after I bought my kit?
You can wait 2-3 weeks, we recommend storing your unopened kit in a refrigerator or any cold storage that is above freezing.
Should I take the bag out of the box?
All of our mushroom grow kits except shiitake should stay in the box and bag while growing. Find the recommended instructions for your kit here.
Is there any harm in growing my mushrooms indoors?
No, not at all! Growing mushrooms indoors is safe, their spores will not spread in your home or negatively affect your environment.
How often should I water?
Make sure to spray your mushrooms with water at least once every day while growing your kit. Its almost impossible to over water mushrooms.
I am seeing white fuzz, what is that?
That’s mycelium, not mold! Mycelium is the root structure of mushrooms and your kit may be getting extra fuzzy, that’s a good sign - it means its vigorous and happy.
What if my second flush is not growing?
Sometimes mushrooms can get stubborn, if you’re second flush has not started to pin 7 days after your first harvest we recommend experimenting with a “cold shock”. Place your kit in the refrigerator over night and then return to ambient room temperature, continue watering regularly.
What are these brown droplets?
Sometimes you may see amber colored droplets on the surface of your kit. This is called “mycelial exudate”. Mushrooms digest outside their bodies by releasing enzymes into their environment. These droplets are a sign of your mushrooms healthy digestion!