Step-by-step instructions can be found here:

HOW TO USE YOUR MUSHROOM GROW KIT

A mushroom grow kit contains everything you need to simply grow your own mushrooms at home. We designed this kit with the beginner home-grower in mind. Everything you need is included, no special equipment or prior knowledge is necessary. Kit includes:

• Myceliated substrate block
• Humidity tent
• Spray bottle
• Detailed Instructions
  

The suggested shelf life is approximately 8-12 weeks, though they don't go "bad" for many months. We say this timing to reduce the chance that the mushrooms will escape and start growing from the box before they are activated, which only happens on the rarest of occasions. If you do have to store the kit, we recommend you keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

We guarantee at least one crop from your kit, with most kits averaging two - four crops depending on the species you choose to cultivate. To succeed, be patient, diligently follow the instructions, and create a consistently humid environment for your mushrooms. We recommend adding 1 cup of water into the X cut after each harvest to keep your block hydrated.

Your initial flush can typically range from 1/2 pound to 2 pounds, though this varies significantly depending on the species and environmental conditions. Your level of care in maintaining the kit plays a crucial role. Subsequent fruitings are likely to be smaller as the fungi depletes the nutrients and water in the substrate.

Your humidity tent pieces are packaged behind the included instructions. If they are lost before you manage to set up your kit, you can simply cut pieces from a plastic sheet protector or ziplock bag. They aren't intended to be airtight and don't need to be perfect by any means. The kit will also work just fine without them, just spritz a little more than mentioned in the instructions.

You can see what the triangles look like in the following video:  https://youtu.be/Id96JjHqK2Y?t=144.

Depending on the variety, most kits start seeing growth in 2 - 4 weeks, but they can take up to 10 weeks to begin growing. Mushroom mycelium is a living organism and therefore can be slightly unpredictable. Keep misting twice a day and the mushrooms will make an appearance when they’re ready.

The liquid which can be present in the mycelium blocks is metabolites produced by the mycelium. This is totally normal and is no cause for concern.

On occasion the mycelium will get disrupted during the shipping and can look uncolonized. This isn't an issue and your kit is ready to activate from the day you buy it. More specifically, Lion’s Mane mycelium is very faint and from our experience produces larger mushrooms when fruited before the bag is overly colonized.

We guarantee a first flush of mushrooms in our kits. In the rare instance you see contamination before your first harvest, please reach out to us at info@foragersgalley.com with a photo so we can help diagnose your kit. If there is contamination present which will inhibit growth or affect your mushrooms, we will happily replace the kit for you.

After the first flush, the mycelium becomes more susceptible to contamination. If the mold does take over, your kit should be composted.

These are common symptoms of direct sunlight exposure or a lack of humidity. Double the amount misting to rehydrate them. It is difficult to over-mist your kit.

It sounds like you’ve got a very vigorous kit! If they have escaped the grow bag and are easily accessible, remove the growth and activate as normal.

You don’t need to empty the bottle each time you spray, but it is important to get the area where you cut open the bag nice and damp! Try 15-20 sprays each time. It can take a little trial and error to get the frequency and amount just right. If the surface of the block seems very dry the next time you spray it, you should give it a bit more water or water a bit more often.

Yes, we ship all over the continental North America.

It depends on where you are. Orders processed here will take 2-7 business days to arrive. US deliveries can take anywhere from 7-12 days. Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.

We always aim for make sure our customers love our products, but if you do need to return an order, we’re happy to help. Just email us directly and we’ll take you through the process.