How do I grow my own gourmet mushrooms at home?

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Easy Guide to Growing Your Own Gourmet Margate Mushrooms
Get Your Grow Bag:
 • Where to Buy: Available at Cliftonville Farmers Market or order online for home delivery.
 • Material: Made from recycled coffee sacks.

Prepare for Growth:
1. Check for Colonisation: Look for white, thread-like mycelium in the bag. This indicates readiness for fruiting.
2. To Delay Fruiting: Remove the inner bag from the coffee sack and refrigerate (not freeze) for up to five weeks.

Initiating Fruiting:
1. Choose a Spot: Place on a kitchen counter away from direct sunlight and radiators. Ideal temperature: 16-24°C.
2. Cutting the Bag: Cut a rectangle on the coffee sack and an X on the plastic bag underneath to access the substrate.
3. Moisture: Mist inside the X with clean water twice daily for mushroom growth.

Harvesting:
1. Observe Growth: Watch for small mushroom pins at the X cut.
2. Harvesting Time: 5-10 days. Twist or cut mushrooms at the base when they're the right size.

Post-Harvest:
1. More Mushrooms: Soak the inner bag, cut a new X, drain excess water, and continue misting.
2. Repeat Flushes: Possible multiple harvests and spontaneous growth in compost.

Disposal:
 • Coffee Sack: Compostable.
 • Substrate: Use as mulch, compost, or in the garden.
 • Plastic Bag: Dispose responsibly.

Enjoy your mushroom-growing adventure and look forward to a delicious harvest!

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