Recognising the window
Watch the caps and the thin veil beneath them. Many growers harvest as the veil begins to stretch or just before it breaks. Because individual mushrooms can develop at different speeds, assess the cluster as a whole.
Clean handling
Wash and dry your hands, keep tools and surfaces clean, and follow the harvest section of the online grow guide. Work calmly to protect the substrate and remove all mature mushrooms before preparing for a following flush.
After harvesting
A completed harvest can be the beginning of another flush. Return to the online grow guide for the reset method and give the established mycelium the opportunity to fruit again.
Finding the right moment
Observe the caps and veils together and use the photographs and explanation in the online grow guide. The changing shape of the cluster makes the approach of harvest easy and satisfying to recognise. Clear visual examples help you compare the most advanced mushrooms confidently.
Why a crop can mature unevenly
Pins do not always appear or mature at the same time. Differences in position and airflow create several stages within one cluster, adding character to the crop. Focus on the most advanced mushrooms and the overall shape of the cluster.
Preparing for the harvest
Read the online harvest method before the caps reach maturity. Prepare clean hands and a clean work surface, then work calmly and remove the mature mushrooms with the minimum handling needed.