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  Hi there! First, I want to express my appreciation for this website. I'm currently working on my first mushroom cultivation project, and the information here has been incredibly helpful. It's clear that a lot of effort has gone into creating this resource. Now, here's a bit about my project: I’m using an all-in-one grow kit. I soaked it in water, kept it in the fridge for 12 hours, and then placed it on a high shelf in a room where I maintain temperatures above 20°C. Following the video tutorial, I added 150 ml of water beneath the plastic package of the kit and sealed the bag that contains both the kit and the water. After that, I’ve not touched or opened it until seeing the first signs of pins. This process started on October 1. Now, 19 days later, I'm excited to report that I have my first mushroom growing, along with another small pin, and several primordia that are developing. I’m keeping the temperatures between 20°C and 24°C, misting the inside of the bag when there are no water droplets on the walls. I also ensure fresh air exchange 1-2 times a day. I have a few questions: Both the larger mushroom and the new pin are growing on the edge of the container. Is this something I may have caused? Should I make any adjustments? The larger mushroom has become twisted because it was touching the edge of the container. Although the veil is still intact, part of the cap is visible, and I'm concerned it might drop spores. Should I pick it now, even if it’s not fully ready? I read in your guide that all mushrooms should be harvested at once before starting a new flush. Does this apply to my situation, since I only have one mushroom ready to pick? I plan to pick that one and maintain optimal conditions for the others. I’ve attached a photo of the mushroom, and you’ll notice that I circled in red how the cap is turned upwards. (Apologies for the picture quality due to the angle.) Hopefully after this project I will be able to experiment with creating my own LC and starting my grow that way! Thank you for taking the time to read this. Please let me know if you need any more information from me.

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