MycoKit Instructions

Step-by-step Instructions

Unboxing:

• Carefully unpack your Mushroom Grow Kit.

• Find the included spray bottle.

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Slicing the bag:

• Using clean scissors, make an X or U-shaped slit in the bag. 

• Do not remove the bag from the substrate.

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Placement:

• Put the box in a humid area like a bathroom or basement.

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Humidity Control:

• Spray the bag 2-4 times daily, using half the water in the spray bottle each time.

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Temperature:

• Pink Oysters: Maintain around 70°F.

• Blue Oysters: Keep around 65°F.

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Harvesting:

• Pink Oysters: Harvest when they fade from dark pink to pale pink.

• Blue Oysters: Harvest when they flatten. Cut stems at the substrate.

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Yield time:

• Mushrooms should start in 2 weeks but no more than 3. Lack of yield may be due to humidity.

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Second and third flush:

• After harvest, expose blocks for 2 weeks.

• Soak blocks in cold water for 6 hours for the next flushes. Each flush will be smaller than the last. 

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Shelf Life:

• Pink Oysters: Consume within 2-3 days.

• Blue Oysters: Enjoy within a week.

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Spent Blocks:

• After the final flush, add spent blocks to compost.

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Cooking Ideas:

• Find recipes on our Recipes Page.

Enjoy growing your own mushrooms! For questions, check our FAQ or contact customer support.