Difficulty: Easy

Kit Includes:

• 10 lb mushroom block
• Tiny spritzer
• Grow Kit Instructions

Disclaimer: Mushrooms take time to grow. Due to production time, grow kits can take up to 14 days to ship. You will receive an email with a tracking number when your grow kit is headed your way.

1. Visually inspect the block. Sometimes they get cracked in shipping, but they’re still good to grow with some time. With a big crack or two, wait 1 day. If it looks crumbled, give it 2-3 days.
2.  Find a good spot for your block. Keep it near indirect light without putting it in direct sunlight, with temps between 65-72°. We recommend the kitchen counter.
3. Cut a large X on the block. Your knife should get ½-1 inch into the block. It doesn’t matter where you cut on the block so long as it’s fully colonized. (No loose substrate) Use a clean knife!
4. Mist the X with water from your bottle. Fill the tiny spray bottle included in your kit and spray 2-3 times a day, using a bottle’s worth each time. Spray directly on the plastic, don’t lift the flaps and spray underneath.
5. Keep an eye on the magic! Be aware of how your mushrooms are looking and tend to their needs. Make sure they’re placed in a spot that you’ll be checking on often. Lion’s mane, for example, are sensitive to dry air and will start yellowing without enough humidity. If your mushrooms are getting dry, try to spray more often. If you need help diagnosing any appearance changes in your mushrooms, send us a picture at fungi@hifimyco.com.
6.  Know when to pick. Oyster mushrooms should be ready about 2 weeks after pinning (when you start seeing growth from the kit) and Lion’s mane usually take about 3 weeks.  Oysters are ready when their edges flatten and their gills become exposed. Lion’s mane are ready when they look fuzzy all over and might start yellowing due to age at the 3 week point. If you need help determining if they’re ready, send us a picture at fungi@hifimyco.com.
7. Harvest your crop. Place your hand under the whole cluster and gently tug. It’s a good sign if they pull off easily. If they’re on too tight for a gentle pull, give them an extra twist while you pull or wait a day.

If you have questions as you grow or want to show us your progress, don’t message us on social media! Instead, email us at fungi@hifimyco.com.

Check out our FAQ or instructional videos too.

Thank you!!