Root Mushroom Farm- Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit-Start Right Away Once Received

Super pleased watching my shiitakes form. Even though I knew you were supposed to deal with this immediately, I still left in the box for a couple days. Then read the insert and moved it to the fridge for a few days before I finally started following the instructions. By the time I got it out of the box, it already had nice white coverage and some bitty nubbies popping up. I soaked it for a little over two hours (which was the most challenging part of this due to the engineering required). I had bought a plastic bin from a big blue and yellow box store (~$9) in preparation. We taped a brining bag to the inside of that (filled about half of the bin), then added water. Braced that with a 9x13” baking pan and a cutting board. Then needed to weight it somehow. Got a mini baking pan, put a towel on it, and then added a brick. Tried to mostly prop that on the surface (but it did turn a little sideways and get a bit wet). (Like I said, there was some engineering!) I was trying to figure out how to support the log so it wasn’t just on the bottom of the bin, and the bottom of a deck rail planter (flower pot) that I already had worked well. Our house ambient is around 65°/42% humidity. I kept the bin pretty humid (condensation formed on the underside of the lid). I tried to space the edges a bit so it could still breathe, but I’m not sure how effective that was. We have cats, and they would absolutely have tried to chew the plastic bag. By the next morning I think, I had a nice row of mushrooms popping up with some other stragglers. It’s been about a week since the fridge bath, and I think I will harvest tomorrow. Very pleased! Update: Harvested a total of 1 lb, 6-7oz (and left some smaller ones unharvested). Sadly as a novice, I’m not sure how best to promote more flushes while also taking care of the log.

This shipped out fast, and I received it within a few days. Then, I put it aside for a week because life happened. This grew on its own without me doing anything. I'll try a second grow soon on it. Very highly recommended.

I bought these more than once works every time always get at least two grows

As advertised. Fun, easy to do and produced tasty mushrooms. I followed the simple instructions and the mushrooms started growing right away. I started on Saturday when I received them and was eating them by Friday. I would give 5 stars but as you can see in the pic part of the log didn't actually produce on the first flush. I am awaiting the drying process so I can re-soak and try for a second. I would happily purchase again.

I highly recommend this shiitake mushroom log. It started growing mushrooms before it was done soaking in a cold bath. Great first harvest. I am working on my second flush now. Shipping was super fast, so be ready to grow shiitake mushrooms right away.