How To Grow Mushrooms

WITH THE MUSHROOM BOX

Follow these simple steps to witness the magic unfold.

1. Choose Your Mushroom Box! Heres some of our favourites to point you in the right direction.

• Oyster Mushrooms: Perfect for culinary adventures, delicious a umami, flavor & tender texture. Phenomenal for the Cheffs out there!

• Lion's Mane Mushrooms: Renowned for potential cognitive benefits, these mushrooms have a unique texture and flavor. Often used in capsules, tinctures and powders. Great for those searching for natural remedies.

• Chestnut Mushrooms: Renowned for their astonishing appearance and phenomenal flavor.. Perfect for those looking to decorate their kitchen with a masterpiece from nature!

2. Finding the Perfect Spot:

• Optimal Conditions: Mushrooms thrive in indirect natural light and well-ventilated areas. Consider your kitchen counter, a shelf, or a windowsill with filtered sunlight.

3. Preparing the Box:

• Cut the X: Carefully cut an "X" on the surface of the grow box to create openings for your mushrooms to emerge. a little larger than a R5 coin.

5. Keeping Your Mushrooms Hydrated!

Here are some of the most common ways people do this:

• • Use a humidity bag: From the 9th September, we'll be sending these plastic bags with every box as we've learnt they can double the yield from a mushroom box! (but any plastic bag will do)
  • The Steps are easy:
  • Fill the bag with air
  • spray moisture inside & onto the opening of your mushroom box.
  • Fit the bag over your mushroom box to trap the humidity inside, creating the perfect mushroom growing environment.

6. The Waiting Game: 

• Patience is Key: Depending on the variety, mushrooms can appear within 1-30 days. Once the mini mushrooms emerge from the box are reach 2-3cm in size, you can remove the plastic bag. Allowing them to breathe, which will speed up growth.

• Monitor your mushrooms: If they grow long and stemmy, they need more fresh air. If they look dry, spray water directly onto the caps. (Wait until dry before spraying again to avoid overwatering).

• For For Extra Points, Use a Humidifier nearby your mushrooms: your mushrooms will breathe in the moisture from the air and flourish! 

7. Harvesting Perfection:

• Pick at Peak: Harvest mushrooms when they reach full size and have fanned-out caps.
• Prevent Spores: Harvesting before spore release ensures future flushes.

7. Encouraging a Second Flush:

• Rotate and Rest: After harvesting, rotate the grow stick 180 degrees and place the box in a dark, cool location for 5 days.
• Repeat the Process: Cut another "X" incision and watch your mushrooms flourish again.

Additional Tips:

• Monitor Temperature: Ensure your growing environment is between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Depending on the variety.
• Avoid Direct Sunlight: Excessive light can dry out your mushrooms.
• Experiment with Varieties: Try different mushroom kits to discover your favorites.

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