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Mitch

This information is very useful, thanks so much for sharing, I've only had a little success so far, and after reading this I'm feeling much more positive about my future results.

Shroomok avatar Shroomok

@Max, the current photo is one of the examples of the 'ready to harvest' state.
All other photos in AA+ gallery as well, check them here: https://shroomok.com/gallery/aa-albino-a

Actually, if you don't need spore prints/swabs you may harvest them any time and any size.
The most common practice is harvesting right before opening the cap (torn veil) or right after opening.

If you're going to make spore print/swab, you need to wait till the mushroom cap is opens.

For more examples and harvesting process check out this article: https://shroomok.com/en/wiki/Magic_mushroom_harvesting_time,_first_flush

Shecodestoo

As a dev this was a nice read and ye tailwind is awesome,. Despite the snippy comments, wanna say thank you for such a visually rich guide. I’m a visual learner so this been a big help just to see stuff ❤️

Shroomok avatar Shroomok

Hi @Kitty555, glad to see you... again ;)

Actually, after the very 1st flush, all the next flushes go easier and faster (10-15 days for the next crop). You don't have to take care of your cake every day! Just soak it, make sure you have air vents in your growbox/monotub (or flip the top lid upside down to have a gap between lid and box for airflow) and that's it!
No problem if you leave the cake unattended for a few days, or week, or even until harvest.

What would I do in your case?

1) The best way. Store fully colonized grain spawn jars/bags for up to 4 month in the refrigerator and make 'fresh' cakes when you have time to take care of them. This method is less stressful for mycelium, less risks of contamination and you'll get a good harvest.
More details here: https://shroomok.com/en/wiki/How_to_store_Mushroom_Spawn_for_a_long_time_and_postpone_Spawn_to_Bulk

2) Fruiting outdoors. Bury cake in the garden (or in a plant pot) and let nature do its job. It is possible if the day/night temperature within 50-85F or 10-30С and of course, if this option feasible in your environment.
Find examples here: https://shroomok.com/en/wiki/Disposing_of_magic_mushrooms_cakes

3) After all, if you REALLY need to pause the process from one flush to the next it is better to do the next.
Mist the cake or soak in water as described in this guide. Then put it in a clean plastic bag to retain moisture and store it in the refrigerator to slow down the growth (up to 2-3 weeks at 36-54F or 2-12C). If the cake is wet enough you can soak it AFTER the storing in a refrigerator. Then provide fruiting conditions and wait for the flush.
However, it could be stressful for mycelium, higher risk of contam, yield could be lower or even 0.

If you store cake back in the dark in a fruiting chamber (without rehydration) here are the possible scenarios:
1) cake dries out and mycelium dies -> Game over!
2) cake will bear fruit in the dark if there is enough moisture -> Such magic :)

Good luck with your experiments!

Kitty555

Hi Shroomok, is there a chance to pause the process from one flush to the next? The reason is that I am not always at home and cannot care all the time about my growth. I was thinking store the cake back in the dark and simply not rehydrate it after the previous harvest. What will happen?

Shroomok avatar Shroomok

@On.point.paul don't worry, should be fine! After harvesting soak the cake in water for 2-4 hours (check the next step of this guide) and you'll see new pins growing again (typically within 3-10 days).
Good luck!

On.point.paul

@shroomok I misunderstood harvest suggestions and picked my pins after the first flush. Will I still get a decent second flush or have I potentially stunted the grow?

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