Mushrooms grew on the first side in 7 days. Harvested. The carton and plastic fell apart. I put it on a foam plate and put a plastic bag around the entire thing. Misting. Not growing. 9 days second side. Any suggestions? Mushrooms grew on the first side in 7 days. Harvested. The carton and plastic fell apart. I put it on a foam plate and put a plastic bag around the entire thing. Misting. Not growing. 9 days... » Read More Mushrooms grew on the first side in 7 days. Harvested. The carton and plastic fell apart. I put it on a foam plate and put a plastic bag around the entire thing. Misting. Not growing. 9 days second side. Any suggestions? « Show Less
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I've had zero success with a second batch too, following all directions exactly.
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I haven't tried growing the other side yet. We had a major forest fire right after my first harvest, so everything was put on hold. But i had an incredible amount of mushrooms from my first harvest. And even though I quit misting the box, another very large shroom grew out of the box. I'll try the other side soon, after soaking it. Most of all, I learned how to grow these delicious mushrooms. As I live in the forest with many decaying logs around, I can order some spores and have a large harvest. I'm very glad I tried this first.
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Dana, I've just recently received my first bag, and there's nothing on it indicating where they come from -- just Mushroom House Shitake Mushrooms, with a UPC and product code.The mushrooms are quite large, and whole. So it takes a lot of time and water to rehydrate them. Both times I've used them, they didn't get soaked long enough. Consequently my husband told me not to get them again. I think they'd be fine if soaked in a crockpot all day, though. And the flavor is good.
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Ed, I'm not sure if this will help you are not. I am a avid successful morel mushroom hunter, and thought it would be a nice option to have some growing in my raised bed. I planted them last year; followed the package instructions to hold the planting for a. Of time. The soil was perfect, as were the conditions, however the mushrooms never grew. I wish I could be more helpful. Kelly
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If you just received them two days ago, you need to give them more days. It took my about 5 days to start fermentation. But after they start there is no stopping them. They also have multiplied . I have given them away to my friends and relatives.
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I ordered mine around February. Just now, it's getting caked due to moisture. If you have it in a truly airtight jar, it should keep for a very long time. The little moisture-fighting packet gets less effective after awhile. But then, I'm just finishing it after 7 months.
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Great question! Each mushroom box will vary from house hold to house hold because mushroom growth depends on the environment they grow in. For best yields water as often as possible to keep the kit hydrated. These Mushroom Farms typically grow 2-3 times with a total yield of approx. 1 - 1.5 lbs of mushrooms.
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I recommend that you do not use this one...it varies too much in the temperature approx. 5-7 degrees.I have two of these units...works fine for growing mushroom spawn.
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hello prospective buyer, the packet says what on the sale site ,no other latin name any were , so try it 6 bucks not so bad compared to 50 dollars a cutting form some other mail order companies.mine grew very fast but for some reason they die after 2 weeks the heads fall off dont knwo why ,had them insider\ garage on heating grow pad in tray ,some do grow up have one at 4 weeks ,i would try it and see if it matches your morifolium mums ,hope this helps ,david
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Like 15-20 days, but mines died after, i think they dont grow good in my region. Dont store it long time.
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We placed seeds in a folded paper towel and covered with water in a small bowl placed in bay window in sunlight to keep warm. In about 3 days seeds started to sprout and we planted them about 1/2 inch deep in wet soil and kept moist ( barely trickling hose ) until vines were about 4 to 5 in. above ground. Watered daily through summer and fertilized sparingly. Vines went ALL the way up our T.V. antenna, 18 ft. They tried to go higher but gravity finally brought them down and they completely covered the top cross members of the antenna. Most days it looked like there was a giant purple mushroom growing along side the house. We placed seeds in a folded paper towel and covered with water in a small bowl placed in bay window in sunlight to keep warm. In about 3 days seeds started to sprout and we planted them about 1/2 inch deep in wet soil and kept moist ( barely trickling hose ) until vines were about 4 to 5 in. above ground. Watered daily through summer and fertilized sparingly. Vines went ALL the way up our T.V. antenna, 18 ft. They tried to go higher but gravity finally brought them down and they completely covered the top cross members of the antenna. Most days it looked like there was a giant purple... » Read More We placed seeds in a folded paper towel and covered with water in a small bowl placed in bay window in sunlight to keep warm. In about 3 days seeds started to sprout and we planted them about 1/2 inch deep in wet soil and kept moist ( barely trickling hose ) until vines were about 4 to 5 in. above ground. Watered daily through summer and fertilized sparingly. Vines went ALL the way up our T.V. antenna, 18 ft. They tried to go higher but gravity finally brought them down and they completely covered the top cross members of the antenna. Most days it looked like there was a giant purple mushroom growing along side the house. « Show Less
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I didn't have much luck with growing things this last year. I am not sure if it was the new soil I used or the weather as it didn't matter if it was in my raised beds or not. I have been adding compost this fall and winter so I am hoping I get a better return this next year. I have noticed that the top part of the raised bed has pulled apart. I am hoping I can push it back together. I am not sure why this happened.
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Like the previous comment, I watered the bag (sides) more than anything. The center stayed moist most the time, it was the outer area that needed watering mostly. And it wasn't a daily thing, 2 - 3 days. It depends on your climate. I live in Oklahoma where it is typically very dry.
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I would ask the farm/company you got it from. If it is the same with the one I got it from you still have a few days. I just travelled with some grains from home to italy. (washed well and placed in a ziplock bag and threw it in my luggage). I am already drinking kefir, about 2 cups daily. Your kefir will travel quite well but since the quantity is super small expect about 3 weeks to grow it! Be patient and you will grow it so fast after the initial 3 that you will look for people/friends to give it to. Are you familiar with "DOM'S KEFIR"? Google and you will get an Australian site. Informative and fun to read. Once you need to thin your kefir have those people/friends read it, too
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I got mine maybe 6 months ago. It was a bear to assemble. Unless something has changed recently, I would plan on taking 2-3 hours to put this together. I really love this composted though so to me it was worth it.
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No idea. I planted mine in a bed last spring, followed instructions and a year later not seen one mushroom.
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I've just started using this product. My first order was the 2-pound bag. Since I was baking for Christmas, I used it up very quickly, within 10 days. I didn't keep it in the refrigerator and it seemed fine. My 5-pound bag arrived yesterday. I wasn't planning to refrigerate it, but maybe I should. When nuts are whole (not ground into powder), all the nuts except walnuts are fine at room temperature. Walnuts go rancid much more easily and should be kept in the fridge. Whole wheat flour also goes rancid easily, and I have always kept it refrigerated. I transfer the flour into quart-sized canning jars first. I've just started using this product. My first order was the 2-pound bag. Since I was baking for Christmas, I used it up very quickly, within 10 days. I didn't keep it in the refrigerator and it seemed fine. My 5-pound bag arrived yesterday. I wasn't planning to refrigerate it, but maybe I should. When nuts are whole (not ground into powder), all the nuts except walnuts are fine at room temperature. Walnuts go rancid much more easily and should be kept in the fridge. Whole wheat flour also goes rancid easily, and I have always kept it refrigerated. I transfer the flour into quart-sized... » Read More I've just started using this product. My first order was the 2-pound bag. Since I was baking for Christmas, I used it up very quickly, within 10 days. I didn't keep it in the refrigerator and it seemed fine. My 5-pound bag arrived yesterday. I wasn't planning to refrigerate it, but maybe I should. When nuts are whole (not ground into powder), all the nuts except walnuts are fine at room temperature. Walnuts go rancid much more easily and should be kept in the fridge. Whole wheat flour also goes rancid easily, and I have always kept it refrigerated. I transfer the flour into quart-sized canning jars first. « Show Less
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we kept ours in the kitchen.. the first batch took a bit longer because we discovered we did not soak it enough. The second batch only took less than a week. Honestly, we didnt eat them, I procrastinated and didn't pick them soon enough and they wilted. As soon as they grow you almost have to eat them.