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Do It Yourself - Mushroom Bucket (10L)

Name: Do It Yourself - Mushroom Bucket (10L)
Brand: The Mushroom Box
Price: 600.00 ZAR
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Guaranteed to grow the first flush in 30 days or receive a replacement. T's & C's apply

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The Mushroom Box

Questions	Answers
Skill Level	Begginer
Grow locations	Indoors
Grow Speed	2 weeks approximately
Kit Shelf Life	6 months - Refrigerated (Don't refrigerate pink & gold oysters)
Asking for help	Join our facebook community (link in instructions blog)
Guarantee	No mushrooms?We'll send you store credit for a free replacement.

What Makes It Special

Growth Phases

First day of growth

After cutting the opening, the mycelium can brethe fresh air, a signal to start growing mushrooms.

3rd day of growth

Your mushrooms will start to rappidly grow, once they're a bit larger than the middle image, you can harvest and eat them!

6-7th Day of growth
The rate of growth will depend on the temp/environment.

At this point, your mushroom is fully formed! We do not advise leaving it beyond this point because they will drop spores and break down quickly!

Harvest the whole cluster & allow 2-3 weeks for the next flush to start.

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Mushroom Box Instructions

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Step 1: Unbox and Prepare

Open the front of your kit along the perforated line and remove the extra cardboard.

Step 2: Make the Cut

With a sharp knife or scissors, carefully slice a large 'X’ or slit down the middle of the plastic bag.

Step 3: Find a home for your box

Now, place your kit in the most humid part of your home, out of direct sunlight. A kitchen counter near a sink is often the perfect spot.

Step 4: Watch for "Pins"

The mushroom mycelium will sense the fresh air from the opening and start to produce "pins," which is another term for baby mushrooms. This usually takes between 1-21 days. Keep a close eye on your kit, because once the first pins appear, the mushrooms grow very quickly.

Once mushrooms are visibly growing. Lightly spritz them & keep your humidifier running nearby.

It is possible to over water your mushrooms and accidentally kill them, so be careful.

Step 5: Harvest Time!

Your mushrooms should be ready to harvest just 2-5 days after the pins form. When they look ready, gently grab the whole cluster at the base, twist, and pull.

Step 6: Go for Round Two

Your box isn't done yet! After you harvest, continue to spritz the opening lightly. A new family of mushrooms will often start to grow within 2-3 weeks. You can get 2 or 3 harvests from one box with proper care.

Step 7: Spread the Mushroom Magic

When your box has finished growing, the journey continues. Break up the block from inside the box and bury the pieces in a shady spot in your garden. The mycelium will heal the soil, and you might even see wild mushrooms pop up in the months to come!

Storing

If you're not ready to use immediately, your grow Kit can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.

Disclaimer: Pink & Gold oysters CANNOT be refrigerated because they're summer varieties. Keep them in a cool dark cupboard for best results.

Cooking

each mushroom unlocks unique medicinal culinary possibilities. To discover delicious dishes perfect for today's celebration, from smoky mushroom burgers to our incredible crumbed mushrooms with garlic sauce, explore our full collection of recipe resources and start your growing adventure!

Recipe Resources

Mini Mushroom Farm Instructions

Set up your grow tent

Unfold your grow tent and place it in a spot away from direct sunlight or strong drafts. This tent helps keep the right humidity and temperature just like mushrooms need in nature.

Mushrooms like a cozy, humid place but too much direct sun or wind will dry them out.

Put your mushroom boxes inside

Place your six mushroom grow kits neatly inside the tent on a flat surface.

Arranging boxes evenly helps air flow around all mushrooms and keeps humidity steady.

Cut an “X” in each grow box

Use scissors to carefully cut an X where marked on each box. This slit is where the mushrooms will grow and breathe.

The opening allows mushrooms to sprout and also lets them get fresh air, which is essential.

Turn on the humidifier

Fill your humidifier with clean water and turn it on inside or near the grow tent.

Mushrooms need moist air to grow well, and the humidifier keeps the space damp without soaking the mushrooms.

Keep the front of the grow tent open most of the time

This is very important—letting the front open means fresh air flows in. Mushrooms need oxygen just like we do.

Mushrooms breathe oxygen and give off carbon dioxide; fresh air prevents them from suffocating.

Zip up the tent for a short time daily

Once or twice a day, close the front of the tent and keep the humidifier running for about 30 minutes. This traps moisture inside to give mushrooms a humidity boost.

High humidity helps mushrooms grow fast, but too much time zipped up can make air stale.

Be careful not to overwater or oversaturate

Don’t pour water directly on your mushroom boxes or keep them soggy. Use the humidifier mist to provide moisture instead.

Mushrooms can get sick and stop growing if they are too wet or waterlogged.

With these easy steps and a little patience, you’ll soon see fresh, tasty mushrooms popping out of your mini farm. Enjoy the fun of growing your own fresh mushrooms right at home!

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DIY Mushroom Bucket

Turn 1 Box into a 10kg Farm!

Ready to level up?

Here's how it works:

Made for ambitious growers who're willing to put in a little extra effort for a massive reward.

This DIY kits are designed to show you how to transform a single 1.1kg Mushroom Box into a huge 10kg bucket farm, capable of producing an incredible 7-10kgs of fresh, gourmet mushrooms over two months!

What's included:

1x 10kg Bucket

A bag of chopped straw

Hydrated lime (for the recommended cold pasteurizing method)

1x fully colonized Mushroom Box of your choice

A sharp tool to punch holes in the bucket

(If using the hot water method, you will need a large metal pot and boiling water instead of lime)

If you've mastered our beginner boxes and are dreaming of bigger, more bountiful harvests, this is your next step.

Cost-Effective: This is the most economical way to produce a continuous supply of gourmet mushrooms.

The Ultimate Project: Experience the deep satisfaction of a larger-scale cultivation project from start to finish.

Continuous Harvest: Enjoy harvesting fresh mushrooms for up to two months straight.

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Cautions and considerations

Eating Your Mushrooms:

Always cook your homegrown mushrooms well before eating.

When trying a new type of mushroom, eat just a small, cooked piece first to make sure you don't have an allergy.

About Mushroom Spores (A Fine Dust):

As mushrooms get bigger, they release a fine dust called spores. This is normal and how they make baby mushrooms.

This dust can sometimes make people cough or sneeze, especially if they have allergies.

To be safe, keep your mushroom kit in a room with good airflow, like near a window.

You can also pick your mushrooms when they are still young to have fewer spores in your home.

Health Benefits

The mushrooms you grow at home aren’t just fresher — they’re healthier and more powerful than anything you’ll find on a store shelf. Packed with plant-based protein, essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, these exotic varieties help you:

Stay focused and clear-headed throughout the day

Build a resilient immune system that works with you year-round

Support a healthy gut and better digestion

Enjoy natural energy and vitality — without the crash

When you harvest straight from your Mushroom Box, you’re getting mushrooms at their peak nutrition and flavor — a rare combination of food and medicine that connects you back to nature.

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