Our Spray and Grow Kits (Blue Oyster, Pink Oyster, Golden Oyster, and Lion's Mane) should stay in the bag inside the box while they grow. After removing the front panel along the perforated lines, cut an X into the exposed plastic. Enough oxygen gets to the block through this cut and it directs the mushrooms to form there. Remember to leave the plastic flaps of the X on the bag, they'll help to keep moisture in. The mushrooms will easily grow out of the sliced X section, so no need to open it up more as they fruit.
Read full instructions here:
Lion's Mane Kit and Instructions
Blue Oyster Kit and Instructions
Golden Oyster Kit and Instructions
Pink Oyster Kit and Instructions
All of our Advanced Indoor Grow Kits should stay inside the bag except for Shiitakes. Since these types of kits are a bit more tricky, there are some more species-specific guidelines for fruiting them. By removing the entire bag and exposing the whole block to air, it means that mushrooms will form all over.
For all other Advanced Indoor Grow Kits, make sure to squeeze out any air left in the bag after you slice it. Gently fold the remaining plastic flap of the bag underneath the kit. In the case of King Oysters, Nameko, Chestnut, and Pioppino, this will ensure that the mushrooms will grow from the opening in the bag and not inside it.
Make sure to read the instructions carefully before starting:
Pioppino Kit and Instructions
Nameko Kit and Instructions
Chestnut Kit and Instructions
King Trumpet Kit and Instructions
Reishi Kit and Instructions
Shiitake Kit and Instructions
You shouldn't need to open the bag to harvest the mushrooms. When harvesting, you can hold onto the cluster of mushrooms and twist near their base. That should be enough to pop them easily off the block. Though if they still decide to fruit inside the bag, feel free to open it up to harvest.