The Mushroom Box Instructions:

Step 1:

 Choose your mushroom grow boxes

You'll want to make sure you join our mushroom growing  group so you can post photos after completing each step. This way our mushroom experts can give you feedback in real time. (Click the image below to join)

This step in crucial! One small miss-understanding or mistake could be the end of your mushroom box.

Step 2:

Set up your ideal grow environment where theres a good amount of oxygen and indirect natural light. You can use a kitchen counter or our mushroom grow tent for best results.

Step 3:

Now cut a slit where mushrooms can grow grow as indicated below.

If using the mini mushroom farm, place your boxes inside and zip up your tent to trap heat and moisture to encourage faster growth to start.

They can take anywhere from 1-21 days to start so be patient with them.

Step 3:

Once mushrooms are visibly growing, it's time to open up your tent &/or open a nearby window for an influx of fresh air.

This is also when you should turn your humidifier on and start misting lightly.

Step 4:

Monitor your mushrooms as they expand over the next few days. Take photos and upload them to our mushroom growers group.

Our community will be able to respond and advise in real time to ensure you get the harvest you're looking for!

If they're looking dry, spray a fine mist over them. If you're using the humidity tent, spray inside & zip it up for 30m - 1 hour at a time. 

Beware of overwatering as this may soak them and turn them to mush or even cause mold to grow. 

If they're long and stemmy, they need more fresh air. Open up the tent more, put a fan on, open a window.

Avoid direct sunlight at all costs.

if you see green mould, remove that log immediately before it spreads.

Step 5: 

Harvest at their peak by twisting and pulling the whole cluster off.

Beware, leaving them beyond this point will allow spores to drop, which will make a mess and minimize future mushroom growths.

Step 6:

Storage instructions. Make sure to store your mushrooms in a breathable container to avoid sweating & soggy mushrooms. We always recommend eating shortly after harvest.

View our resources page to find some amazing ways to prepare your mushrooms such as making mushroom biltong, stir fries and more.

Step 7: After the 1st growth, place the logs in the fridge to rest. 

Step 8: Now is a good time to clean up your mushroom growing station & put the next set up the next set of grow sticks to start your next harvest while the first batch rests in the fridge.

Step 9: Repeat this process until your grow stick are no longer growing mushrooms.

Step 10: Don't throw them away! They make an excellent addition to soil that helps plants and mushrooms grow.

If theres sufficient wood, shade and moisture wild mushrooms will pop up in the following months

About Black Pearl Oyster

a hybrid cross between European Pleurotus and Asian King Trumpets are a culinary powerhouse known for their meaty, velvety texture and deep, umami-rich flavor. Unlike standard oysters, their stems are entirely edible and tender, making them an incredible plant-based substitute for scallops or steak in the kitchen. Beyond the plate, they are a nutritional goldmine; they are packed with beta-glucans that bolster the immune system and contain lovastatin, a natural compound known to support heart health by managing cholesterol levels. Whether you are searing them to a crisp golden brown or adding them to a hearty stew, these mushrooms offer a rare balance of gourmet luxury and functional wellness.