🧭 Beginner's Guide – MycoZen

Welcome to the MycoZen universe 🌱🍄

This guide was created to help you get started easily , even if you have no experience .
Beginner, parent, foodie, curious… you're in the right place.

1️⃣ What is mushroom cultivation? 🍽️

Growing mushrooms involves:

• 🍄 Growing a living organism: mycelium

• 🌾 In a substrate (wood, grains…)

• 🌡️ With the right conditions: temperature, light, humidity

• ✂️ Then harvest fresh mushrooms, ready to cook

At MycoZen , our mission is to make all of this possible:

• ✔️ Simple

• ✔️ Accessible

• ✔️ Fun for all ages

2️⃣ I'm a beginner… where do I start? 🚀

👉 The best option for a true beginner: the fruiting kit.

A MycoZen kit includes:

• A bloc already colonized

• Ready to use

• Comes with a step-by-step guide

You do NOT need to:

• Laboratory

• Complicated equipment

• Scientific knowledge

You only need:

• A small space

• A little light

• A good dose of curiosity 🌱

3️⃣ The 3 MycoZen levels 🎮

To understand the progression, imagine three levels:

🥉 Level 1 – The Fruiting Kit

✔️ Simple
✔️ Fast
✔️ Fun
You open → you observe → you harvest.
Ideal for beginners, families, and gifts.

🥈 Level 2 – The Spawn (colonized grain)

✔️ You mix the spawn with a substrate
✔️ You can produce multiple bags
Ideal for those who want to produce more after a successful first kit.

🥇 Level 3 – Liquid Culture (LC)

✔️ You inoculate your seed yourself
✔️ You have mastered the entire cycle
Ideal for curious people who want to learn mycology “for real”.

👉 To start: take a kit .
Then, you progress towards the spawn or the LC at your own pace.

4️⃣ What do I need for my first kit? 🧰

To grow with a MycoZen kit, simply:

🌡️ Temperature: 18–24 °C
💡 Soft lighting (like a normal room)
💧 Moderate humidity (one spray bottle is sufficient)
🧼 A clean place

That's all. No special equipment required.

5️⃣ How does a MycoZen kit work? 📦

Simple version:

1. ✂️ Open the kit

You follow the instructions to open or drill in the right place.

2. 📍 Place in the correct location

Bright room, no direct sunlight, away from heat sources.

3. 💧 Manage humidity

A little spray of water (if recommended) to prevent the block from drying out.

4. 👀 Observe the magic at work

Small “bumps” appear… then grow larger every day.

5. 🍽️ Harvest

When the size is optimal, you cut/remove the bunch.
One kit can produce 2–3 waves of mushrooms.

6️⃣ Common beginner mistakes ⚠️

Here are the classic pitfalls:

❌ Too hot (> 24–25 °C)
→ May slow down or block growth.

❌ Not enough humidity
→ Heats mushrooms that are too dry and small.
✔️ Solution: spray lightly.

❌ No fresh air
→ Mushrooms breathe!
✔️ Solution: a little daily ventilation.

❌ Ignore instructions
✔️ Each strain has its preferences → follow the guide provided.

7️⃣ Is it dangerous? 🛡️

MycoZen products are designed to be safe :

• ✔️ Only edible species

• ✔️ No toxic species

• ✔️ No illegal substances

You only need to:

• Do not consume a bag that smells bad.

• Do not use a block with green/black spots

• If in doubt → write to us with a photo of the lot

8️⃣ After my first kit… what do I do next? 🔄

You have several options:

🌈 Try another strain (Blue, White, Shimeji, Enoki, Shiitake, Lion's Mane)
📦 Head to the spawn point to produce multiple bags
💉 Explore the LC if you want to understand the whole cycle

You can also visit:

• 🧪 Kit vs LC vs Spawn

• 📅 Myco Calendar

• 🔒 Quality & Sterility

9️⃣ Beginner's FAQ ❓

➤ Is experience necessary?
No! The kits are made for absolute beginners.

➤ When will I see mushrooms?
In 7 to 21 days depending on the strain.

➤ Is this a good activity with children?
Yes, very educational.
An adult only needs to manage hygiene and opening.

➤ Does it smell bad?
A healthy kit smells “forest/mushroom”.
Strong, acidic or alcoholic odor = throw it away or contact us.

➤ How many harvests?
Often 2 to 3 .

🔟 In summary 🎯

• Start with a MycoZen kit

• Follow the guide provided

• Monitors temperature, humidity, and cleanliness

• Make progress when you feel ready

🌱 MycoZen objective:
Making mushroom cultivation simple, fun and accessible , for all ages and skill levels.