{"id":91361,"date":"2026-10-01T20:27:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T18:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go-microdose.com\/?p=91361"},"modified":"2026-10-01T20:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T18:27:40","slug":"growing-first-flush-growkit-diary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-microdose.com\/de\/blog\/growing-first-flush-growkit-diary\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing your first flush: week-by-week growkit diary"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=““]Growing your first flush from a mushroom growkit can feel nerve-wracking, especially when you’re not sure what ’normal‘ looks like. This week-by-week diary follows a complete beginner’s journey with a Golden Teacher growkit<\/a>, from first spray to harvest, with photos and real-time troubleshooting. If you’ve bought a kit but haven’t started yet, this guide will walk you through what to expect and when to stop worrying.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=“What you need before you start“ use_theme_fonts=“yes“ css=““][vc_single_image image=“91360″ img_size=“full“ css_animation=“none“ css=“.vc_custom_1790820127895{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}“ el_class=“image-with-shadow“][vc_column_text css=““]Before opening your kit, gather a few essentials. You’ll need a clean spray bottle filled with tap water, a warm spot away from direct sunlight (ideally 21-24\u00b0C), and patience. Our growkit essentials bundle<\/a> includes everything, but a basic setup works just fine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the kit. Contamination is the biggest risk for beginners, but it’s less common than you think if you follow basic hygiene. Don’t obsess, just be clean and consistent.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=“Week 1: Setting up and the first signs of life“ use_theme_fonts=“yes“ css=““][vc_column_text css=““]Day 1:<\/b> Removed the kit from the box, soaked the substrate in cold water for 12 hours as instructed, then drained it completely. Placed it in the grow bag with the top folded loosely, misted the inside of the bag (not directly on the cake), and put it on a shelf in the kitchen. Temperature around 22\u00b0C. No visible change yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 3:<\/b> Still nothing visible. This is where most beginners panic. Totally normal. The mycelium is working beneath the surface. Misted twice daily, kept the bag slightly open for air exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 5:<\/b> Tiny white dots appeared on the surface. Pinning has started. This is the moment you realise it’s actually working. Pins look like miniature mushroom heads, clustered in patches. Kept misting gently around them, never directly on the pins.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 7:<\/b> Pins have grown noticeably, now about 5mm tall with visible caps forming. Growth accelerates from here.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=“Week 2: Rapid growth and common worries“ use_theme_fonts=“yes“ css=““][vc_column_text css=““]Day 10:<\/b> Mushrooms are now 2-3cm tall. Caps are still rounded and closed. Some grew faster than others, which is completely normal. One cluster on the left side looked slightly yellowish at the base. Checked our contamination guide<\/a> and confirmed it was just metabolites (mycelium ’sweat‘), not mould. Crisis averted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 12:<\/b> Growth is now visible hour by hour. Mushrooms doubled in size overnight. Stems thickening, caps still domed. Increased misting to three times daily as the substrate was drying faster. The bag had condensation inside, which is a good sign of healthy humidity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 14:<\/b> Some caps are 4-5cm across. A few started to flatten slightly at the edges. This is the signal that harvest is approaching. The veil (thin membrane under the cap) is still intact on most, but thinning.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=“Week 3: Harvest time and the key decision“ use_theme_fonts=“yes“ css=““][vc_column_text css=““]Day 16:<\/b> The veils on the largest mushrooms started tearing. This is the optimal harvest window for maximum potency. Once the veil breaks and the cap opens fully, spores drop and potency begins to decline slightly. Our guide on when to pick mushrooms for best potency<\/a> helped clarify the timing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 17:<\/b> Harvested the first flush. Twisted each mushroom gently at the base and pulled. Don’t cut them; twisting prevents rot. Total yield: about 180 grams fresh. Some smaller mushrooms were left to mature for another day. Caps were beautiful, golden-brown, and the stems were firm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 18:<\/b> Picked the remaining smaller mushrooms. Cleaned the substrate surface gently with damp hands to remove leftover stem bases. Prepared the kit for a second flush by soaking it again for 12 hours.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=“What slowed me down and how I fixed it“ use_theme_fonts=“yes“ css=““][vc_column_text css=““]Three mistakes nearly derailed growing your first flush, and they’re worth mentioning:<\/span><\/p>\n