Manual - Pink Oyster Mushroom cultivation kit

STEP 1

Remove the grow kit from the box.

STEP 2

Using a sharp knife or scissors, cut 1 or more crosses of approximately 3 by 3 cm in the plastic in places where the mycelium has already grown well. The mushrooms will grow from these crosses.
The position of the crosses does not matter much. The mycelium will notice where most of the oxygen comes from and mushrooms will automatically form there.

STEP 3

Do not place the block in direct sunlight and not too close to the heater. Oyster mushrooms grow best in an oxygen-rich environment with high humidity. The bathroom and kitchen are generally the most suitable places in the house.
Optional: To increase the humidity, you can place the block on a wet cloth.

The pink oyster mushroom is a tropical species that is not used to our temperatures and should therefore be kept indoors, unless it is warm outside with high humidity.
The first cups will appear after 1 day to 2 weeks. Until then, keep the mycelium at the crosses moist. This can be done by spraying water onto the open areas with a plant sprayer. Once the heads show themselves, you no longer need to spray.

STEP 4

When the oyster mushrooms are no longer growing fast and just before the caps have fully opened, they can be harvested. The entire bundle can be broken off from the block. The mushrooms can now be processed in the kitchen.

STEP 5

To promote the next harvest, the open areas must be kept moist daily. This can be done with a plant sprayer. After about 2 weeks, new mushrooms will begin to form.

The entire process can be repeated 1 to 3 times. When the block is completely exhausted it can serve excellently as compost.