Frequently asked questions

You can’t go wrong with mushrooms. They are fat-free, low-sodium, low-calorie, and cholesterol-free. They are also packed with fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Nutritional benefits vary depending onthe type of mushroom.
Simple 4 Step Process
1)Cut an X shape into the bag
2)Soak the bag X down overnight
3)Stand up in a bowl of water or in a humid area and mist 3x daily
4)Harvest within 7 days of baby mushrooms showing
Most varieties will be ready for harvest once a month with 3-4 expected harvests per kit. Mushrooms tend to be hibernating until the required condition is met. They need no direct sunlight, high humidity, and fresh air. Please be patient for them to fruit. You can mist around the environment to increase humidity, but refrain from misting directly on the slit. Once the mushrooms are the size of a finger nail, you can then misting on the mushrooms.

Frequently asked questions

The difficulty of growth for each mushroom kit differs by the species. As such we have created a simple Ease of Growth Index for each kit. The more mushroom beside the species the more difficult the cultivation.
Most varieties are shelf stable for 3 months when stored in dark and cool places. The shelf life can be extended to 1 year when refrigerated. However, the mushroom may still fruit from the bag when the right condition is met.
Absolutely! Our mushroom kit can be used to produce your own mushroom bed outside in the shade. Alternatively, you can burry the mushroom mycelium block in a flower pot with soil. Maintain the soil moist is key. Our shiitake mushrooms may keep producing for a few seasons.