Using the Magic Bag is simple. Inject your liquid culture or spores into the mushroom grow bag. Keep the bag in a warm, dark environment with no light (between 72 and 80 degrees is ideal). Wait a week or two.
Once the bag starts turning white (that stuff’s called “mycelium”), give it a shake to make sure the mycelium spreads throughout the whole bag. Wait another few weeks.
Once the bag turns completely white, your mycelium are ready to become mushrooms. Cut the bag open to give them some air and a little light (a few mists of water from a spray bottle every few days helps too). Pin the side of the bag with the provided paper clip so it’s loosely closed with enough room for a little air to seep in. Your Magic Bag should start producing mushrooms in another week or two. Pick them right before the cap separates from the stem. Your mushroom grow bag will keep producing mushrooms for another week or so (each crop of mushrooms is called a “flush” – your Magic Bag should produce 2 or 3 flushes). Once it’s done producing mushrooms the insides of the bag can be composted and the plastic bag can be recycled at a designated soft plastics recycling bin.
FAQs
Get ready for growth! It takes about two weeks for mushrooms to begin sprouting. Allow for mushrooms to open, and get ready to harvest. Cut the top of the bag above the air patch, pull out mushrooms that are ready, reseal using Fungi and Fungal's clip and watch more grow!
Do mushroom grow bags work? ›
Some mushrooms will grow inside the bag in interesting ways, notably the Reishi mushroom. In the high CO2 environment of the inside of a bag, the Reishi will grow long and twisted “antlers” instead of the more familiar conk. If you let Reishi grow long enough, it will eventually fruit right through the filter!
How much does a magic grow bag yield? ›
How many ounces of dried mushrooms does a Magic Bag produce? Our bags will produce around 2 to 3 ounces of dried mushrooms. For slightly higher yields, you can transfer your bag contents into a tub to fruit (fruiting is the last stage of the growing process when actual mushrooms are produced).
When to cut open all in one grow bag? ›
After about 4-8 weeks, you should start to see mycelium growing on the substrate. You'll notice the white mycelium growing outward from the point of injection. When the mycelium has grown three to four inches, without opening the bag, carefully break up the colonized substrate and mix it into the uncolonized substrate.
Can you overwater a grow bag? ›
No, it is pretty much impossible to overwater a grow bag. The air circulation on all sides of the plants roots means they have access to oxygen and that any excess water can quickly drain and evaporate away. For these reasons grow bags do benefit from more frequent waterings in drier climates.
Why is my mushroom grow bag not growing? ›
Not enough humidity
Humidity is quite important for mushrooms. If there isn't enough humidity, the mushrooms may slow down and/or stop growing. It would be like if we don't hydrate ourselves on a hot day or when we're exercising – we begin to slow down and not feel too good. Solution: You should mist more often.
What are the disadvantages of grow bags? ›
Some aren't biodegradable: While some types of grown bags biodegrade in the soil, other grow bags do not, meaning you'll have to remove them from the ground when they need to be replaced. They can get heavy: While being able to move grow bags around is a big advantage, some of the grow bags can get really heavy.
How many times can you use a grow bag? ›
Most plant grow bags will last for several years with proper care. However, over time the fabric may break down and the roots may start to come through the sides. Once this happens, the grow bag will need to be replaced. It is generally recommended that you can replace your grow bag every three to five years.
Are grow bags worth the money? ›
Grow bags are not only better than pots when it comes to developing root structures of trees. Pots also negatively affect plants that grow in them in other ways. For one thing, roots tend to grow in tight circles inside of pots.
Can you leave plants in grow bags? ›
But you can leave them full of soil and in place for the winter if you choose. A few crops can be overwintered in grow bags.
Make sure to keep the soil in your grow bags moist because if it dries completely, the roots can die. This may mean daily or twice daily watering during the hottest months of the year.
Can I reuse old grow bags? ›
Even the compost from old and used grow bags can be reused but this compost was more than likely quite inferior to start with, so you might want to consider mixing it with new compost or just use it as a mulch around any existing garden plants.
How long do you put a Magic Bag in for? ›
Magic Bag works as a hot compress when heated in the microwave in 30-second intervals for a maximum of 2 minutes; and as a cold pack when stored in the freezer for 3 hours. Use cold therapy to relieve swelling and headaches.
Do magic bags wear out? ›
Love My Mat's Therapy Bags can last for up to 200 uses provided you adhere to the guidelines we suggest. After 200 heats they loose their effectiveness to retain heat and cold. A typical Magic Bag needs to be replaced after 100 uses.
When to break and shake a Magic Bag? ›
The Right Times To Shake Things Up
You can shake up your mushroom spawn bag when the mycelium has colonized about 40–50 percent of the spawn grain. As mentioned previously, this gives access to non-colonized patches of mycelium. You'll be surprised by how much this simple 30-second action can help your yield.
