Microbox: instructions for use
Microbox is the perfect setup for mushroom hobbyists and experienced growers. Follow the steps below to correctly set up your microbox and enjoy a full, healthy yield.
You will need:
- Microbox kit
- Tap water in a misting bottle
INSTRUCTIONS:
Once your kit arrives, try to set it up as soon as you can. If that’s not possible, put your kit in an airtight plastic bag and refrigerate it at 2-6°C to induce “hibernation mode”. You can store it in the fridge for up to one month.
- Remove the lid and fill up the grow box with water until it’s full. Then, put the lid back on and leave the water in for around 10 hours. Put the kit in the fridge if possible.
- After 10 hours, take the lid off again, clean it under running water and save it for later. Pour the excess water out of the box.
- Pour around 150 ml of clean tap water into the grow bag. Put the grow kit inside and use the spray bottle to mist the sides of the bag. Try to maintain a humidity level of 80-100% throughout the entire growth cycle.
- Fold the top of the grow bag and secure the fold with clips. Keep the kit in a bright place away from direct sunlight, ideally at a temperature of 22-25°C.
- Watch the kit closely. When you start to see the first pins, ventilate the kit by opening it 2-4 times a day to make sure your mushrooms get enough oxygen. This way, you will also remove CO2 buildup.
- Mushrooms should be ready for harvesting after 2-4 weeks. Once you get to harvesting, take all the mushrooms – even the tiny ones. The best time to harvest it just before the veils crack. Make sure to follow the growth cycle and harvest at the right time – this is very important!
- After the first harvest, refresh the kit for the next cycle. One kit is good for about 2-4 uses. To re-use, simply go through steps 1-7 all over again.
Happy cultivating!
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