If you’ve already fruited your kit once, it’s definitely possible to fruit it again! We recommend following the instructions below for the best success. While you certainly can cut a second X into the block, you should either seal up the first side or continue spraying both sides to make sure the block doesn't dry out. With two Xs, the fruits out of each side might be smaller than a single flush from one side.
After you’ve harvested your first flush of mushrooms, continue spraying your kit as you were regularly. Do not take the block out of the bag. If you don’t see any baby mushrooms (pins) forming after a week or two, it’s a good idea to soak your block. It’s possible during the first flush the kit got a little too dry. Take your block out of the box and set it cut side down in a bowl of water. Most species only need to soak for 20 minutes. If you have a Lion’s Mane kit, soak your block for 5-10 minutes and keep an eye on it. Lion’s Mane mycelium is very fine, so these blocks tend to break apart if soaked for too long.
After soaking, let the block drain by leaving it cut side down for another 10 minutes or tip it around to let extra water run off. You don't want to leave standing water in your bag. Pat your block dry before placing it back in the box with the cut side facing out or skip the box and leave the block cut side up and keep spraying it 2-3x per day.
Are you hoping for a third, fourth, or fifth flush? We’ve got some ideas for how to get more life out of your kit here.