In nature, mushrooms grow in the cool, moist areas of the forest where they are sheltered from the weather and wind, so it's best to find a place like this in your house or backyard.
Many people say to grow your mushrooms in the bathroom as it's an area that often has humidity from showers. While this can be good, airflow is also important and small enclosed spaces can cause your mushrooms to suffer from lack of oxygen.
We recommend placing yourgrow kit on your kitchen bench, out of direct sunlight. This will allow you to check on them daily and serve as a reminder to spray your grow kit regularly to keep humidity high.
Keep it out of wind or away from heaters which can cause it to dry out. Air conditioning can also dry out your mushrooms so you may need to mist your kit more regularly if it's going to sit in an air conditioned room.
It's also a good idea not to place your grow kit next to potted plants or soil as these harbour other fungi, moulds and fungus gnats which can contaminate your kit.
FAQs
While this can be good, airflow is also important and small enclosed spaces can cause your mushrooms to suffer from lack of oxygen. We recommend placing your grow kit on your kitchen bench, out of direct sunlight.
Where is the best place to put a mushroom grow kit? ›
Grow locations
The best location will be a room where the temperature stays between 60 to 74 degrees F. The ideal fruiting temperature range for Portabella and White Button mushrooms is between 63 to 68 degrees F. Dense White and Almond prefer a warmer 68 to 72 degrees F.
Where should I place my mushroom grow bag? ›
Somewhere With Cool Temperatures
Temperatures are a top concern for any budding mushroom cultivator. Mushrooms grow at any temperature between 64 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of this, it's important to keep your grow kit away from direct contact with a heater or air conditioner.
Should mushroom kits be kept in dark? ›
Many gourmet mushroom grow kits need light to grow, so keep them in a bright spot away from direct sunlight. This allows you to watch your mushrooms grow and some types will double in size every 12-24 hours. It's a great transformation to witness. They'll also absorb that vitamin D, ready for your consumption.
Where to keep mushroom kits? ›
Keep kit out of direct sunlight. A wardrobe, garage of laundry is a good spot.
How often should I water my mushroom kit? ›
Humidity is a key factor for successful mushroom growth. Spray the area around your kit with a few pumps of water whenever you have a chance, at least 2-3 times a day.
How clean does a mushroom grow room need to be? ›
Cleanliness is essential to prevent contamination and ensure the success of your mushroom crop. Thoroughly clean the space, removing any dust, dirt, or debris. Sterilize the room by wiping surfaces with a mild bleach or disinfectant spray.
Will mushroom kits keep growing? ›
Mushroom kits are not reusable, but most of them produce at least 2 harvests' worth of mushrooms. This means that you can get multiple harvests out of a single kit before needing to replace it. After a mushroom block stops producing, you can bury it to get some more flushes from the soil surface!
How to encourage mushroom growth? ›
Mushrooms thrive on moisture, but they do not thrive when soaking wet. Try periodically misting your crop with a spray bottle but avoid letting the growing medium get soggy. Some mushroom growers cover their mushroom container with a damp cloth or a loose-fitting plastic bag to trap moisture.
Do mushroom grow kits need to be refrigerated? ›
Most mushroom kits will store for 3-6 months in the fridge if necessary. To store your kit, keep it in the fridge. This puts the mycelium into hibernation and will prevent it escaping the box early.
Those logs turned out pretty well considering that this little water doesn't really penetrate into the logs. What you need in the first six months of mycelium growth – what we call “spawn run” – is a weekly or biweekly watering of about an hour of continuous watering.
Where is the best place to put mushroom logs? ›
Oyster mushroom logs are the perfect addition to any garden. The main requirement is a fully shaded area, or an area that receives only dappled sunlight.
Are mushroom grow kits worth it? ›
Should You Try a Kit? If you have any interest in growing mushrooms at all, and you aren't ready to do it from scratch, then most definitely yes- you should try a kit! It will give you an idea of how mushrooms grow, and what requirements they need in order to fruit properly.
