We’ve selected a range of mushroom types for our mushroom kits which will grow easily in most Australian households, however you do need to pay attention to your current weather conditions and choose the kit that suits your climate for the best results.

If you can control your room temperature we would recommend a stable 18-24°C.

The growing temperature range for each kit is on the side of the kit box as well as on their product pages on the website - but here’s a quick overview below listed from coolest to warmest growing temperature range.

Chocolate Oyster Grow Kit - 10°C to 24°C

Like their namesake, Chocolate Oysters don’t like it too warm. They won’t melt, but they won’t grow either. Be sure to keep these kits under 24°C. The cooler the better for these little sweeties.

Blue Oyster Grow Kit - 10°C to 24°C

Blue Oysters like to chill out, man. They enjoy a cool climate and the cooler the temperature, the darker and richer their blue colour will be. Once they have matured, they turn a stunning pearlescent steel-grey colour. Sooo cool.

Lion's Mane Grow Kit - 10°C to 24°C

This roar-some variety likes to chill out in cooler climates. They do not like it breezy so please keep the lil fusspots out of draughts.

Pearl Oyster Grow Kit - 15°C to 30°C

These absolute pearlers are your classic all-rounder - they fruit in a broad temperature range meaning they’ll be comfy in most Australian climates. They start out white but as they grow develop an incredible blue tinge, which then fades into the prettiest pearl colour!

White Oyster Grow Kit - 10°C to 30°C

This kit is a versatile all-rounder, growing glorious White Oysters anywhere in this broad temperature range. If you’re not sure what Grow Kit to get, may we humbly suggest you lock this one in!

Gold Oyster Grow Kit - 18°C to 30°C

The glorious yellow hues of the Gold Oyster remind us of a warm tropical holiday, and you could take this kit with you! It doesn’t mind the warmer weather, just keep your eye on it. It grows super fast!

Pink Oyster Grow Kit - 18°C to 30°C

The Pink Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit loves warm weather - they really cannot stand the cold one little bit! If it’s gonna be chilly, our Blue or White Oyster Grow Kit may be the go. This kit will not grow under 16°C.

To mist your kit, spray the cut area from a distance of about 10-15cm away from the surface of the block. A good indication that you are providing enough moisture is if you see droplets of condensation on the inside of the plastic flaps of the cut area. Too much water on the surface of the block can cause problems and prevent your mushrooms growing.

A rough ballpark is to mist your grow kit whenever you have a chance, at least 2-3 times a day. If it's looking a little dry, increase your frequency of misting. Remember that high humidity is crucial for your mushrooms to produce a great crop.

Mushrooms are not like plants, they don't need watering, just humidity. Over-saturating your grow kit can kill the mushroom mycelium so please don't go crazy with the misting either. Just think Goldilocks...not too much but not too little, just right!

Continue to mist the air around your mushrooms as they grow to prevent them from drying out.

It's best not to miss a day of misting, however we understand this may be unavoidable. If you know you will be unable to mist your kit, create a mini micro-climate around your grow kit to keep up the humidity. You can do this by creating a humidity chamber. We have a simple method to create a DIY humidity chamber - watch our tutorial video on YouTube.

Your mushroom kit is a living organism and it’s keen to grow! Ideally you should begin growing your mushroom grow kit as soon as you receive it, but we understand sometimes this isn't possible (if you're giving a kit as a gift or going away).

For Pink Oyster grow kits: We recommend starting these kits as soon as you have received them as they do not store well and can't be stored in the fridge.

If you are looking at storing a kit we recommend selecting any other type of kit. Thankfully gold oyster, blue oyster, white oyster, pearl oyster, chocolate oyster and lion’s mane mushroom kits can be stored in the fridge until you're ready to grow it or gift it. These kits will store for a few 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. Don't keep it somewhere it could exceed 30°C.

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 or around your house.

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 a lack of oxygen.

We recommend placing your grow 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, household bins, compost bins, or soil as these can harbour other fungi, moulds and insects such as fungus gnats which can spread mould to your kit.

Average fruiting times are listed on the box of the Grow Kit and vary between species. Oyster mushrooms are the fastest growing, in just 7-14 days, while Lion's Mane mushrooms may take 14-21 days. If you grow multiple varieties you will notice that the Pink Oyster Kit produces mushrooms a lot faster. This is completely normal and your other mushroom kits won't be too far behind.

From your first harvest, you should receive enough to cook a meal for 1-2 people. Every bonus crop (see below) after your first will yield slightly less. If you don't think you're seeing this amount of growth, contact us with a picture and we'll be happy to help!

These boxed, ready-to-grow mushroom kits are designed for first-time growers or to give as gifts. If you want to grow lots more mushrooms for the whole family and are a confident mushroom grower our Big Block Box of commercial sized mushroom blocks may be a better option for you.

You should harvest your mushrooms before the caps start to flatten out. You have to be quick, before you know it the caps will curl upwards to release their spores. If this happens, pick immediately as the caps will start to dry out. For photo examples of the ideal harvest stage for each kit and additional tips on harvesting check out our comprehensive FAQ page.

Oyster Mushrooms:

Once you've harvested your first crop, remove any mushroom debris left on the block and let it rest for a week. You don’t need to mist your kit every day during this stage unless it looks like it is dry. You may see a second crop start by itself, in that case start from step 2 on your instruction card. If not, remove the bag from the box and float the bag overnight in a bowl of water, cut side down. The next morning drain any excess water out of the bag and wait for pins to emerge and repeat the growing process. This can take a week or two. For a quicker second crop, flip the block around after your first harvest and grow from the other side.

Lion's Mane:

Once you’ve harvested your first crop, take the block out of the box and turn it around so the other large face of the block is now facing out of the open panel. Cut a small ‘X’ in the centre on the new side and start the process again. It will take another couple of weeks for the second crop to form. You can keep trying to cut new holes in the block and grow more Lion’s Mane after each harvest.

You may be lucky and try for a third crop, to do this follow the same steps you did for a second crop. Once your kit refuses to grow anymore use the spent substrate on your garden as mulch.

Having trouble with your grow kit? Consult our comprehensive FAQ page here for additional information. You can also send us a message with pictures and as much detail as possible and we’ll get back to you with some personalised advice - we're always here to help!

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