Mushroom Farm Arrived Broken:

Don’t panic! Farms occasionally get jostled in transit. We recommend gently reforming the block and giving it some extra time to recuperate before cutting open the farm.

Mushroom Farm Looks Inactive or Stunted:

If you purchased a Lion’s Mane Mini Mushroom Farm, the mycelium is known to be almost unnoticeable when compared to Oyster Mushroom Farms. Your farm could have been broken in transit. Give it a few days to recover.

Mushroom Farm is Dry & Not Fruiting:

It could come down to climate. Try making a humidity tent by cutting A LOT of 1/2” holes in a trash bag and draping it over your farm. Mist inside the bag every day until you see baby mushrooms start to form. Remove bag and mist farm daily.

Relax! This is normal! See that filter on your farm? Mycelium will naturally “climb” towards the air. If you can get to the mushrooms without creating a hole in your farm, feel free to break them off and compost them.

Your Mini Mushroom Farm is alive—it’s best not to wait to activate! However, if you need to, you can store your farm in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight or in the fridge for up to 3 months.

Environment is the key to success! Mushrooms are extremely sensitive and require a cool and humid environment with air flow and natural light. They do best in temperatures between 63-73 degrees Fahrenheit. Remember: they will tell you what they need!

Stringy = more air

Dry = more humidity

Pale = more light

It can be a little tricky to figure out just how much and how often you should be watering your Mini Mushroom Farm. Environments can vary on humidity levels, temperature, and air quality. We recommend starting with watering your mushroom farm twice a day by spraying 5-10 times, making sure the slit is nice and damp. If your farm is dry at your next watering, increase the amount or the frequency of your waterings.

Lion’s mane mushrooms will start to turn yellow if there is an issue with moisture levels. They can get waterlogged easily, make sure to mist your lion’s mane Mini Mushroom Farm instead of soaking.

If your farm is turning white, chances are it’s not mold—it’s mycelium! A healthy Mini Mushroom Farm should be swarming with mycelium. Mycelium will look different depending on the species of mushroom you are growing. Lion’s mane mushrooms tend to have fine, lightly colored mycelium while oyster mushrooms can be thick and almost leathery.

If your farm is black, green, or orange, it is possible that it has been contaminated during shipping. Snap a picture and reach out to our Mushroom Pros with any concerns.

Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi. So, when a fungus starts to produce mushrooms, it is referred to as fruiting.

A flush simply refers to multiple fruiting mushrooms. Many fungi will produce several mushrooms at one—this would be a flush of mushrooms.

We guarantee at least one flush from your Mini Mushroom Farm, but with proper care you will likely get 2-3 flushes. Growing mushrooms is a skill that takes practice and patience. Follow our instructions and maintain the proper environment, and you should see multiple flushes.

Please note that your first harvest will be the most bountiful. With each additional flush, nutrients is used from the substrate in your farm.

Grab the mushrooms at the base, where the stem meets the bag. Gently spin and pull. You can even use a knife if you prefer. Remove any remaining pieces of mushroom from the farm before continuing to spray and remove any sawdust prior to eating your mushrooms.

Mushrooms grow incredibly fast and trying to figure out the best time to harvest can be intimidating.

For oyster mushrooms, it is recommended that you harvest before their caps flatten out and are approximately 2” wide.

Lion’s mane are a little different. They start off growing in little mounds and will eventually grow “teeth”. We would recommend harvesting them when their teeth are about ¼” long and before they turn yellow.

YES! Mushrooms contain a compound called chitin which is difficult for humans to digest. It breaks down when cooking, making it easier for our bodies and allows us to absorb their nutrients.

Need inspiration? View our collection of Mushroom Recipes.

We guarantee at least one flush from your Mini Mushroom Farm, but with proper care you will likely get multiple flushes. Growing mushrooms is a skill that takes practice and patience.

After you harvest your first flush, clean off any remaining debris and continue spraying your farm. If it looks too dry, cover it with a humidity tent. Keeping your farm hydrated is the most crucial step in the process. In about 2-3 weeks, you should start to see regrowth.

If there hasn’t been any growth after a few weeks, it’s likely your farm is too dry. You can reactivate by placing your farm, cut side down into a bowl of water. Soak oyster mushrooms for 20 minutes and lion’s mane for 5-10 minutes. Remove from bowl and drain. It is important not to have any standing water in your bag. You want to rehydrate the block, not drown it. Pat dry and continue watering daily.

Mushrooms in their early stages can emerge looking a little wonky and irregular. If the environment is not ideal, they can deform as they mature.

Mushrooms that are stringy or sparse need more airflow. Move them to a more open place or put a fan near them to encourage circulation.

Mushrooms that are abnormal may need more humidity. Try making a humidity tent or placing a humidifier near your farm.

Lion’s mane mushrooms will start to turn yellow if there is an issue with moisture levels. They can get waterlogged easily, make sure to mist your lion’s mane Mini Mushroom Farm instead of soaking.

Caps that are pale in color need more sunlight.

Want an expert opinion? Contact our Mushroom Pros.

Mushrooms need humidity to thrive and are quick to dry out. A humidity tent can be an easy, inexpensive fix to help keep your Mini Mushroom Farm in prime conditions.

Cut A LOT of 1/2” holes in a trash bag and drape it over your farm. Use any props needed to keep the bag in place. Mist inside the bag several times a day until you see baby mushrooms start to form. Remove bag and mist farm daily.

If your mushrooms stopped growing, it usually means there isn’t enough humidity in the air. But don’t worry! Your farm can still produce a full flush of mushrooms. Simply remove the dried pins and allow your farm to dry for about a week. Then, soak your farm (oyster mushroom farms for 20 minutes and lion’s mane for 5-10 minutes). Remove from bowl and drain. It is important not to have any standing water in your bag. You want to rehydrate the block, not drown it. Pat dry and continue watering daily.

If you didn’t use a humidity tent during your first attempt, it may be a good idea to start. When you start seeing new pins (baby mushrooms) appear, remove the bag and spray 2-3 times a day. Keep your farm hydrated!