Mini Mushroom Farm - simple grow Instructions

Here's the very simple guide on how to be a successful mini mushroom farmer. For more info on mini-farm options and detailed instructions, click the link below.

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Check for air holes

In most cases we will have put holes in the bag. If it hasn’t, contact us for instructions.

Mist

The secret to good mushrooms is high humidity. So, mist, and MIST again. You really can’t overdo it. But… (click link)

Place the farm in the ideal location

The best location is INDOORS in any location that is naturally humid, or you can easily keep moist. A bathroom or laundry is perfect. It...

Watch your mushrooms grow!

Your tiny-farm is a fast grower. After about 10 to 14 days of receiving the bag, you should see the baby mushrooms emerging. During winter in may...

Give your mini farm plenty of air

Another secret for success is making sure your mushrooms get plenty of O2 (as in oxygen). If CO2 starts building up, say if its in a fairly...

Harvest, eat, and enjoy!

It takes about 4 days from the baby mushrooms first appearing, to be ready for harvest. When they look ready PICK! Simply pluck or use a sharp...

Mushroom Growing Help Centre

Oyster Mushrooms FAQ's

Shiitake FAQ's

Thinking of buying?

What Size should I get? what's the yield?

Pink or Grey? ...what's the difference?

How long will it last?

Where should I put it?

Does it grow in the dark?

Do they grow all year 'round?

Are these grown on logs?

Delivery options

Already purchased?

1.1. First steps on arrival

1,2. Get ready for pinning (week 2)

1.3. Get ready for harvest (about week 3)

1.4. Post harvest care

1.5. Wrap-up

2. If it's not growing as expected

3. Misting & Humidity

Oyster FAQ

Oyster Mushrooms FAQ

Pre Sales Questions

Information to help you with your purchase decision

Can I put it outside?

Where’s a good place to put it?

Do I need to keep it in the dark?

How long will it last?

How often will it fruit?

I’ve grown your oyster Mini Farms, what’s the main difference?

What’s the different between your shiitake-farms and others?

Why do you use plastic, is it biodegradable?

After Purchase

Information to help you grow

After receiving the shiitake farm, How long will it take to fruit?

What temperature does it need?

Why (or when) should I put it in the fridge?

What’s the reason for slapping the bag?

My shiitake farm is growing lumps

When should I pick?

Some of my mushrooms are very small

Why and when should I soak it?

Why does it turn from white to brown?

I see mould, is that a problem?

3. Misting & Humidity

Shiitake FAQ's

Shiitake mini farm FAQ

August 3, 2021

The different stages of a mushroom grow

If you are growing one of our mini-farm (mushroom grow kits) here’s some photos showing the different stages. This will help you know what to look for or what to expect.

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September 17, 2020

Build a humidicrib

Looking for a place to store or grow your mushrooms? Here’s a cheap and simple solution. Bonus, as a mini greenhouse you can also use it to grow shoots or microgreens!

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