Embrace Your Inner Cultivator

Each bag is cultured specifically for the consumer. Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery, as we cultivate everything fresh.

IT'S Mushroom kit is a living organism, so we recommend activating it upon arrival. If you need to wait, you can store them in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight or in the fridge for around 2-3 months. Some species may even start fruiting in the bag if stored for a few weeks.

No, the block should stay in the bag (and inside the box) while they grow. After removing the front panel of the box, cut an X into the exposed plastic to provide oxygen and direct mushroom growth. Leave the plastic flaps of the X on the bag to retain moisture.

Aim for 5-10 sprays each time. Adjust the frequency and amount based on the block's moisture level. Using a humidity tent can help maintain proper humidity levels.

Your kit was inoculated with a selected mushroom culture in a sterile environment. If you're uncertain, take a photo of what's growing from your kit and email it to us for confirmation. Kindly include a photo of the front of your kit. In the event of human error, we want to make it right for you.

The white substance is likely mycelium, not mold. It's a normal and healthy part of your mushroom block. If you see black, green, or orange patches, it may be moldy, and you should contact us with a photo.

Troubleshoot any issues by gently pressing the block back together if it's broken. Ensure it's moist, and use a humidity tent if necessary. For dry blocks, consider soaking in water and keeping it moist.

This is normal, and it means you have a vigorous kit. Break off easily accessible mushrooms to start fresh if needed.

Caps may appear strange if there's insufficient oxygen or moisture. Ensure proper airflow and humidity. Different species have unique growth patterns. Caps that are pale likely need more natural light. Avoid keeping your kit in dark places like closets or cabinets. Ambient sunlight helps them develop rich hues.

These are mycelial exudate, a natural byproduct of the mycelium's metabolic process. It's harmless.

Insufficient humidity can cause pins to stop growing. Remove dried-up pins, wait a week, then soak the block and continue misting.

Harvest before caps flatten or become concave. For lion's mane, harvest before yellowing. Unlike plants, mushrooms grow incredibly fast, sometimes doubling in size each day. Be sure to keep a close eye on your kit so you don't miss the opportune time to harvest!

Hold the cluster near the base and twist or use a knife. Clean off loose bits and sawdust before cooking.

Yes, always cook mushrooms thoroughly to break down chitin, which can be difficult to digest. It readily breaks down with heat, so cooking mushrooms makes them easier on our bodies.

Fruiting refers to mushrooms' reproductive stage. A flush is the production of multiple mushroom fruit bodies simultaneously.

You're guaranteed one fruiting, but with care, you can get multiple flushes. Expect yield variations based on species and care.

After the first harvest, continue spraying daily and maintain humidity. Soak if needed. You can often get additional flushes with patience.

Identify and treat the source of gnats in your home. Create a gnat repellent mixture to spray on the outside of your kits. Sticky traps or plug-in gnat traps can also be useful. Note do not spray directly on to the mushrooms.