Q: Do your Ready-to-Fruit mushroom substrate blocks have an expiry date?

Our Ready-to-Fruit mushroom substrate blocks are incubated for the optimum amount of time to ensure quick growth. They should be opened as soon as they are received, otherwise, this may affect growth and yield.

Q: What is the difference between these blocks and Ready-to-Grow mushroom growing kits?

Our Ready-to-Fruit mushroom substrate blocks are designed for mushroom cultivation and to be placed inside a fruiting room with the appropriate conditions as stated in the description. They include a set of guide instructions that are automatically emailed to you after purchase, but there are no printed instructions. Ready-to-Grow mushroom growing kits are designed to make great gifts, whereas the Ready-to-Fruit mushroom substrate blocks are more for personal use.

Q: What are the expected yields per block?

Our unique substrate formula allows our blocks to have high yields. Although dependent on the species, from a 3.3kg block you should expect around 1.1kg of fresh mushrooms across multiple harvests.

Q: Can you supply commercial farms?

Yes, we are able to supply mushroom farms, please contact us.

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.

Ready to fruit mushroom blocks