This is a list of the most common questions we are asked.

If your question isn't covered here, please feel free to contact us.

1. The top layer of my mushroom farm is covered with white mould. What should I do?

Answer: Be excited! That isn't mould, but active mycelium digesting nutrients in your farm and growing larger. No need to worry.

2. I missed a day of watering, or missed a day of care suggested on my chart. What should I do?

Answer: Although following the chart will assure you the best results, don't worry too much about missing a scheduled watering or other care. As soon as you realize that you missed, just go ahead and make up the step.

3. Why is there a plastic bag liner inside my farm?

Answer: The plastic bag has more than one use. First, it helps keep the environment of your farm balanced, providing climatic control with things such as humidity, temperature and water content. The second use is in case your styrofoam outer layer become damaged, the bag will keep your farm from leaking.

4. Once my mushrooms are ready to harvest, how should I remove them from my farm?

Answer: Gently, but firmly hold the cap of a mushroom and twist it. It will break away from the substrate easily. Then, use a knife to remove the part of the stalk that is dirty. Parents or other qualified adult should assist children in the harvest of the mushrooms.

5. The surface of my farm is dry. What should I do?

This is a very important question. During Winter especially, your mushroom farm will become drier than it normally would due to home heating etc. If you notice that the surface of your farm is drying out, then mist it until the surface is moist. Do this every day or any time you notice that the surface is dry.

6. How long should I keep my mushroom farm once it has produced three times?

Answer: Once your Teeny Tiny Mushroom Farm has produced 3 times, you may start the process over again if you like, or discard the spent product by dumping the substrate into your garden or compost. Return the container for a discount on your next farm, or discard.

7. What if my teeny tiny mushroom farm isn't doing what it should be doing according to the chart?

Remember, the chart is just a guide. As well as we can predict a schedule, Mother Nature is the ultimate decider as to when you'll see your first mushrooms. Remember to keep your farm moist and in an environment where temperature ranges from 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.

If you can measure your relative humidity in your home or growing environment and adjust it, try and settle it in the high range between 80% and 95%. This is usually difficult to achieve in most home environments, but one suggestion to help is to place the farm in your bathroom area, as showers and hot water create steam which in turn raises the humidity level to an optimum level.

 

Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions or concerns