KING TRUMPET GARDEN BLOCK
Once you’ve created the ideal environment, you’re ready to get growing!
Still need help deciding where you should grow your Garden Block? Click here to check out our tips for setting up the perfect growing area.
Pro Tip: King Trumpets grow best in cooler temperatures (50-65 degree range).
1. Using a sharp, clean knife, carefully cut a 3 inch long “X” across the center of the side of bag (opposite the label). Let the blade sink in about 1/4 inch into the block. Do not remove the grow block from the bag.
2. Thoroughly mist the area you just cut, both the block and bag. Gently lift the flaps to spray underneath.
3. Place your block in your chosen growing location and continue to mist the block (or fruiting chamber) 2-3 times daily with clean water.
4. Your mushrooms should begin to grow (pinning) within 10-20 days. Continue to lightly mist when humidity levels are low.
5. Your Mushrooms are ready to harvest once the caps begin to curl upwards. Your mushrooms should be firm and slightly moist when you pick them. Use a sharp knife to cut from the base of the cluster.
6. Store your Oyster mushrooms in a brown bag for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Always wash and cook your mushrooms before consumption.
7. 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.