How often do I spray my grow kit with water?
The first time you mist your kit, lift up the plastic flaps of the 'X' and spray your grow kit with a few pumps of water. For every time after, mist on top of the plastic at the cut area. A good indication that you are providing enough moisture is if you see droplets of condensation on the inside of the plastic flaps.
A rough ballpark is to mist your grow kit whenever you have a chance, at least 2-3 times a day. If it's looking a little dry, increase your frequency of misting. Remember that high humidity is crucial for your mushrooms to produce a great crop. Mushrooms are not like plants, they don't need watering, just humidity. Over-saturating your grow kit can kill the mushroom mycelium so please don't go crazy with the misting either. Just think Goldilocks...not too much but not too little, just right!
Is it OK if i miss a day of spraying?
This is not ideal but if this can't be avoided as you are going away, try and create a mini micro-climate around your grow kit to keep up the humidity. This can be done by placing a wet tea towel around the base of the kit or filling a sink with water and placing the kit nearby.
I don't see any growth, what is happening?
How long has it been? For a number of days after you first cut your 'X', you will see no activity. This is normal, don't worry, the kit is gearing up to fruit mushrooms. Once a really small amount of growth starts you will be surprised at how fast they grow, doubling in size every 24 hours.
How long do I wait for mushroom growth?
You should generally expect to see some baby mushrooms within 7-10 days. Each variety grows at a different pace. Here’s a guide on how long it takes to grow each of our kits until they are ready to harvest:
White oyster: 7-14 days
Pink oyster: Just 5-7 days
Lion’s mane: 14-21 days
Pearl oyster: 10-14 days
Blue oyster: 14-21 days
My white oysters are not white?
The colour of a mushroom is greatly affected by how much light they are exposed to. The more light the darker the mushroom, if you are noticing that your white oyster mushrooms are a shade of beige or brown this is completely normal. If you would like them to be as white as possible grow them in a very dark position. Temperature can also affect colouration. Oyster mushrooms grown in cooler temperatures will produce darker colouration.
I need some help with my grow kit
Having trouble with your grow kit? If you see no activity after two weeks, send us a message with pictures and as much detail as possible and we’ll get back to you with some personalised advice - that’s our Happy Growers’ Promise.
