Q: Does your mycelium and grain spawn include instructions?

Our mycelium and grain spawn does not include instructions as these products are usually used by those with prior experience growing mushrooms. Check out our blog to find guides on growing your own mushrooms at home.

Q: Is your mycelium and grain spawn ready to fruit mushrooms?

Some grain spawn can be used to fruit mushrooms without the need of a substrate, however, grain spawn is designed to be inoculated onto a suitable substrate - this substrate is described in every product's description under 'Cultivation Information'.

Q: What's the difference between sawdust spawn and grain spawn?

Sawdust spawn is a substrate that is inoculated with mushroom mycelium, whilst grain spawn is grain that is inoculated with mycelium. Both types of spawn are used to inoculate a substrate. Most growers tend to use grain spawn.

Question 1

Do you accept returns for fresh mushrooms?

Answer

Unfortunately, we do not accept any returns on fresh mushrooms due to the fact that they are perishable goods. For any issues regarding fresh mushrooms, please email sales@meritmushrooms.co.uk along with pictures and your order number.

Question 2

When will a product be back in stock again?

Answer

We update our inventory daily and we grow mushrooms all year round. If something is out of stock, it is very likely that it will be back in stock the next day or the day after. We recommend going on the product's page and clicking 'Notify when Available' - you will then receive an email when the product requested is back in stock.

Question 3

What is the best 'Type' to select on the product's page?

Answer

We recommend selecting the 'Wrapped/Sealed' type on the fresh mushroom's product page for orders that will be sent via courier as the packaging helps preserve the mushrooms to arrive in the best conditions possible. For any issues regarding fresh mushrooms, please email sales@meritmushrooms.co.uk along with pictures and your order number.

Question 4

What is the 'white fuzz' on my mushrooms?

Answer

The 'white fuzz' on fresh mushrooms is caused by the release of spores from the mushrooms. This is mushroom mycelium and usually develops when the mushrooms are exposed to certain conditions - this can happen to mushrooms sent via courier. The presence of this 'white fuzz' does not make the mushrooms inedible. They are perfectly safe to eat. You may want to remove the 'white fuzz' by hand or by rinsing the mushrooms, but this is not necessary.

Question 5

Can I freeze fresh mushrooms?

Answer

You can freeze fresh mushrooms, however, we recommend that you eat the mushrooms fresh without freezing in order to get the best taste out of them.

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