McGuire's Mushrooms
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Home Grow Kit Information
SHIPPING NOTICE
ALL KITS ARE HANDMADE ON AN ORDER BY ORDER BASIS, TAKING ABOUT ONE WEEK TO COLONIZE AND BE READY FOR GROWTH. PLEASE ALLOW FOR 2-3 WEEKS NOTICE PRIOR TO DESIRED SHIPPING OR PICK UP DATE.
If you are in need of your kit sooner than this estimated time frame, please reach out directly via e-mail or phone.
black king trumpet Kit
Experience Level: Intermediate
Location: Indoors
Kit Weight: 3 OR 6lbs
Fruiting Temp: 55-70 degrees F
Preparing & fruiting block: This mushroom is great for "top fruiting": Slice the top of the bag completely off so that there is a large opening, slice up the side of the excess plastic. Be sure not to harm the white filter on the bag in this process. Scrape the top of the block gently with a fork. Mist the top of the block 2-3x per day. Once your mushroom pins are about 2 inches are so, fold the excess plastic down over the block. These mushrooms are slower to pin than other oyster mushrooms.
Harvest: Harvest before caps flatten out. This mushroom has a great shelf life in the fridge.
Flavor: Savory, rich, smoky flavor.
Cooking: Both the stems and caps of the Black King Trumpet are edible with the stems being thick and tender. This mushroom is quite versatile being that it is a wonderful addition to any risotto or pasta dishes, but can also be prepared on its own roasted or pan fried!
Italian Oyster Kit
Experience Level: Beginner
Location: Indoors
Kit Weight: 3 OR 6lbs
Fruiting Temp: 65-75 degrees F
Preparing block: Slice the corner of your bag, let out excess air and fold excess plastic like a present.
Fruiting: Slice 3 inch diagnoal lines into bag creating an X shape into side of the block, cutting about 1/4 in into the block. Mist the opening 2-3x per day.
Harvest: Harvest mushrooms while caps are still slightly turned under.
Flavor: Mild, meaty, earthy
Cooking: These are a versatile mushroom that have a more mild flavor compared to some other oysters which makes them the perfect addition to just about anything from a cream sauce to a soup or our McGuire's Mushrooms classic recipe of crispy mushroom "bacon"!
Lions Mane Kit
Experience Level: Beginner
Location: Indoors
Kit Weight: 3 OR 6lbs
Fruiting Temps: 55-70 degrees F
Preparing block: Slice the corner of your bag, let out excess air and fold excess plastic like a present.
Fruiting: Slice 1 inch diagnoal lines into bag creating an X shape into side of the block, cutting about 1/4 in into the block. Mist the opening 2-3x per day.
Harvest: Harvest after teeth have formed but prior to them elongating.
Flavor: Mild, creamy, crab-like texture.
Cooking: Ideal for seafood type recipes, holds up well on the grill or a simple pan fry with oil and butter, add some soy sauce for a nice soy butter glaze!
Blue oyster Kit
Experience Level: Beginner
Location: Indoors
Kit Weight: 3 OR 6lbs
Fruiting Temps: 55-70 degrees F
Preparing block: Slice the corner of your bag, let out excess air and fold excess plastic like a present.
Fruiting: Slice 3 inch diagnoal lines into bag creating an X shape into side of the block, cutting about 1/4 in into the block. Mist the opening 2-3x per day.
Harvest: Harvest mushrooms when caps are still turned other rather than allowing them to flip upward.
Flavor: Mild, savory and meaty.
Cooking: This is a very versatile mushroom and makes a wonderful addition to any sauce, pasta dish, soup, egg dish or even as a pan fry on its own!
PINK oyster Kit
Experience Level: Beginner
Location: Indoors
Kit Weight: 3 OR 6lbs
Fruiting Temps: 70-80 degrees F (will not grow below 65 degrees F)
Preparing block: Slice the corner of your bag, let out excess air and fold excess plastic like a present.
Fruiting: Slice 3 inch diagnoal lines into bag creating an X shape into side of the block, cutting about 1/4 in into the block. Mist the opening 2-3x per day.
Flavor: Meaty and packed with umami flavor.
Harvesting: Harvest prior to caps flattening out or flipping upward.
Cooking: This is a very versatile mushroom and makes a wonderful addition to any sauce, pasta dish, soup, egg dish or even as a pan fry on its own with a dash of garlic and spices!
directions & tips for success
1.Place your prepped bag in the most humid part of your home (ie. next to the sink) and no hotter than the recommended temp for the varying strain of mushroom.
2. Keep the kit hydrated by spraying the outside of the block near the slice 2x/day with water.
3. If your home is dry, create a DIY humidity tent by using a plastic bag with holes in it and placing it over your fruiting block, spraying the inside of the "tent" 2x/day.
+Do not leave your kit in direct sunlight.
+Do not over mist and drown your kit.
+Do not wait too long to harvest. The kit pictured is at the point of perfection for harvest. Once you see your first pins of mushrooms, your mushrooms will be ready for harvest within 5-10 days!
+You will get about 2-3 flushes of mushrooms off of one 6lb block, with each subsequent harvest being smaller.
what to do with your kit once its done producing indoors
All that is left to do is to unwrap your block, recycle the plastic and bury the block in your garden with about 1 1/2 in of soil on top and water daily! (if the current season allows)
The benefits that the mycelium in the fruiting block will have on the ecosystem of your soil and thus your plants is incredible!