Mushroom Cultivation Guide

Location

• Select a dark and humid room such as a bathroom. Mushrooms do not need light to grow and prefer dark, dank and cool areas. A bathroom also offers a source of water, which is used in mushroom cultivation. Only 1 square foot of space is needed. A fan is used to circulate fresh air.

Method

• Mushroom kits consist of a plastic bale type bag that holds the growing medium, the mushroom spawn and nutrients to feed the mushrooms. Puncture the bag with slits using a knife, then add water.

Time Frame

• Depending on the variety, mushrooms can form in 3 weeks to 3 months. Care in the form of regular misting with water and fresh air is necessary for mushrooms to form properly.

Harvest

• Harvest mushrooms when they are fully formed and firm to the touch. Mushrooms that are soft, limp, discolored or have bite marks should not be eaten.