KING TRUMPET COUNTERTOP KIT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Find an area with indirect sunlight and indirect airflow to set up. King Trumpets prefer cooler temperatures in the 50-65 degree range.
2. Place the grow block in the green tray with the folded side down. Do not remove the block from the bag.
3. Use a sharp, clean knife to cut a 1 1/2 inch long “X” in the center of the bag. Let the blade sink about 1/4 inches into the grow block.
4. Gently lift the flaps created by the “X” and spray underneath 1x-2x on each side. Mist the inside of the humidity dome so that it is completely covered in condensation.
5. Continue to mist the inside of the humidity dome 2-3 times daily.
6. Your mushrooms should begin growing (pinning) within 7-14 days. Once your mushrooms begin to grow, remove the humidity dome. If it is especially dry in your home, you can avoid shocking the mushrooms by removing the dome during the day, and leaving it on at night for 1-2 days. This will ease the transition to the drier air.
7. Mist your growing mushrooms directly 2-3x daily.
8. Your Mushrooms are ready once the caps begin to curl upwards. Use a sharp knife to cut from the base of the cluster.
9. Store your King Trumpet in a brown bag for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Always wash and cook your mushrooms before consumption.
10. King Trumpets do not reliably produce second flushes, but may if your conditions are well-controlled. Flipping the grow bag over and restart the process from the opposite side to attempt a second flush. Once your block is no longer producing, check out our blog post for ways to give your used block a new life.
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Oyster varieties are ready to harvest when the cap edge’s start to uncurl.
Chestnuts are ready to harvest when the caps begin to flatten but are stil rounded.
Lion’s Mane is ready for harvest once the spines elongate to approximately 1/4 inches.
Gently twist your mushrooms from the base to harvest. All mushrooms should be washed and cooked before consumption.
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Avoid water pooling on the block surface.
Avoid placing your block in areas near direct heat or air conditioning.
Check out our “Varieties” page for variety specific information.
All mushrooms should be washed and cooked before consumption.
Check out this blog post for what you can do with your block after it’s done fruiting .
Visit our FAQ page for even more information.