Growing mushrooms at home with a grow kit is a fun and rewarding
experience for all. However, it is an intricate process, and some things
can go wrong if you aren’t careful. These common mistakes to avoid when
using a mushroom grow kit are important to remember when starting your
mycology journey.
Improper Placement in Your Home
Before
spawning mushrooms at home, find the best placement for the grow kit.
Setting up in direct sunlight or cold/hot-tempered spots can lead to
growth failure. Mushrooms need good airflow and a stable room
temperature for successful spawning.
Underwatering Your Mushrooms
Maintaining
the perfect humidity levels will allow your mushrooms to grow. You
should spray your mushrooms with water three to four times daily. It’s
pretty hard to overwater mushrooms, so regular misting should keep them
nourished.
Creating Poor Ventilation
Keeping the air
circulating can prevent your mushrooms from drying out and remove
harmful bacteria from the air. Fresh air within your growth space allows
healthy growth for your mushrooms.
Waiting Too Long to Cultivate
When
you receive your grow kit, remember it is alive with a substrate and
spore mixture, so begin the growth process as soon as possible. If you
must wait, store it in a cool, dry place out of the sun for up to three
months.
Not Following Instructions
When you receive your
grow kit, you must follow all of the directions as closely as possible.
Not all substrates and species are the same, so you must be exact if you
want your fungi to grow.
Not Purchasing a Ready-To-Grow Kit
If you are a beginner, you should start with a ready-to-grow mushroom kit. While it is possible to inoculate your own substrate, you will have much more success with this starter equipment.
Once
you are ready to cultivate your own fungi, pick up a grow kit from
Midwest Organics! Be mindful of these common mistakes to avoid when
using a grow kit so that your mushrooms spawn successfully and
healthily.