How to store your kits, spawn or gifts from us.
At our HQ all our kits and products are freshly made, hand packed and ready to go.
When they arrive at their destination, we know you’ll want to keep them at their best until you’re ready to grow or enjoy them.
Fresh spawn: Oyster & Button mushrooms
What’s inside:
Inside your grow bag with be fresh spawn on a grain or sawdust base.
Storage on arrival:
Keep in the fridge at 2–5°C until you’re ready to use - use within 1 month
PINK OYSTER SPAWN - this cannot be refrigerated. Keep at a cool temperate, not below 10°C and use within 5 days of receipt.
Before you grow/use:
Allow your spawn to come up to room temperature before starting the growing process
Log dowls
What’s inside:
Inside your grow bag with be inoculated timber dowels.
Storage on arrival:
Keep in the fridge at 2–5°C until you’re ready to use - use within 1 month
Before you grow/use:
Allow your dowels to come up to room temperature before starting the growing process
Extra tips:
Your dowels can last upto 6-8 weeks if needed if refrigerated. They may swell a bit and need a slightly larger hole drilling, test this before drilling bigger holes.
If your dowels are not covered in white fresh mycelium or begin to smell rancid they’re likely to have spoiled.
Ready to Grow kits
Storage on arrival:
Keep in the fridge at 2–5°C until you’re ready to use - use within 1 month
PINK OYSTER MUSHROOM KITS - these cannot be refrigerated. Keep at a cool temperate, not below 10°C and open within 5 days of receipt.
Fresh mushrooms
Storage on arrival:
Keep in the fridge at 2–5°C for up to a week
If you have any questions or curiosities during your growing journey, be sure to explore our FAQs and troubleshooting blog. Each post offers insights into the fascinating world of mushroom growing - from the simplicity of our easy-grow kits to helpful advice when nature takes an unexpected turn.
We believe that understanding the basics not only helps you grow more successfully but also deepens your appreciation for the natural world. Growing mushrooms is as much about working with nature as it is about harvesting delicious results.
Happy growing
Ⓒ Caley Brothers 2025
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