Grow Kit Instructions
Oyster fruiting block instructions
- Cut a notch in the top of the bag and fold the top down to let out all of the air.
- Lay bag flat on the side where top is folded over to keep air from going back in the bag.
- Cut two to three, 2 inch “X” shapes in the top and or sides of the bag.
- Place in 60 to 75 degree environment.
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Mushrooms like high humidity (90%-100%). If the grow environment has low
humidity, spray block with water 4 to 6 times a day (or as much as needed to stay moist and in a humid environment.You can also use a humidifier or diffuser. - Mushrooms also like fresh air. They take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide; do not completely enclose block in a small container without fresh air.
- Mushrooms like light—not direct sunlight, but any ambient household or fluorescent lighting will do.
- Mushrooms should fruit in 7 to 10 days if environment is optimal.
- To harvest, or “pick”, your mushrooms, gently pry them from the block (and cut off any remaining sawdust substrate).
- Then the process can begin again, being careful to keep your block moist and not letting it completely dry out. Your second “flush” of mushrooms will be less than the first, as there are less nutrients available in the block, and so on with a third flush (if possible).
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Shiitake fruiting block instructions:
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Take block out of bag and set on tray or baking pan. (The kitchen counter is a great place to fruit blocks.)
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Place in 55 to 75 degree room or outdoors in shady spot unless below 45 degrees or above 80 degrees.
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Mushrooms like high humidity (90%-100%). If the grow environment has low humidity, spray block with water 4 to 6 times a day (or as much as needed to stay moist and in a humid environment. You can also use a humidifier or diffuser.
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Mushrooms also like fresh air. They take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide; do not completely enclose block in a small container without fresh air.
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Mushrooms like light—not direct sunlight, but any ambient household or fluorescent lighting will do.
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Mushrooms should fruit in 7 to 10 days if environment is optimal.
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To harvest, or “pick”, your mushrooms, snip them off with scissors or gently pry them from the block (and cut off any remaining sawdust substrate).
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Then the process can begin again, being careful to keep your block moist and not letting it completely dry out. Your second “flush” of mushrooms will be less than the first, as there are less nutrients available in the block, and so on with a third flush (if possible).
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If you are having trouble getting shiitakes to pin (produce) again, submerge block in water, place in fridge for a day, then take out and start misting again, like the first time.
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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or trouble with your fruiting block. You can email us at info@mushroommaggiesfarm.com or message us on our Facebook page.