Bio-Gold-Enoki-Pilz-Zuchtset Fruchtungsblock

Remove kit from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!

Fruiting blocks should be used within 1 week of receipt. If you don't plan to use immediately, you can refrigerate your block for up to 6 months.

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For most mushroom species, including Golden Enoki (Flammulina filiformis), fruiting is triggered by a shift in environmental conditions—specifically increased humidity, access to fresh air (lower CO₂), light, and cooler temperatures.

For best results:

We strongly recommend growing your Golden Enoki block in a controlled fruiting environment, such as a monotub or Martha tent. These setups help maintain the cool temperatures and high humidity that Golden Enoki needs to fruit successfully and reduce the risk of contamination.

Creating optimal conditions:

The environmental parameters for Golden Enoki mushrooms can be found on this page under “Temp, Humidity & CO₂ guide” and on page 5 of our fruiting block instruction booklet.

Preparing Your Block:

1. Remove the block from the shipping box.
2. Unfold and tightly fold back any excess plastic.
3. Place the block with the filter patch facing upward.

How to Initiate Fruiting:

• Slice the plastic bag with either a single diagonal cut or an “X” on the top or side—Golden Enoki can be fruited from either surface.
• Mist regularly and maintain high humidity (ideally above 85%) with plenty of fresh air exchange.

Special Considerations for Golden Enoki:

• Golden Enoki requires cooler temperatures to fruit properly—ideally between 50–65°F.
• Lower light levels will produce longer, more traditional enoki-style stems. Increased light may result in thicker stems and pigmented caps.
• Stems are long and delicate—handle with care to avoid breakage.
• Golden Enoki may take 2–3 weeks from initiation to harvest.

Harvesting Your Mushrooms:

Harvest just before the caps begin to expand or flatten. Remove the entire cluster gently to avoid breaking the fragile stems. Note that Golden Enoki has a short shelf life, so consume or preserve shortly after harvesting.

Growing Multiple Blocks Together:

Golden Enoki can be grown alongside other species in a fruiting chamber if you can meet its environmental needs. Prioritize strains with similar cool temperature and low CO₂ tolerance. Humidity requirements generally overlap across species. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

Troubleshooting:

Experiencing stalled growth, abnormal formations, or no pins at all? See pages 16–18 of our fruiting block instruction booklet for guidance and solutions.

Temperature 45-65°F  |  7-18°C
Humidity (Phase 1: Primordia)98-100%
Humidity (Phase 2: Fruitbody)88-95%
CO2 Sensitivity (Phase 1: Primordia)500-1,000 ppm
CO2 Sensitivity (Phase 2: Fruitbody)<1,000 ppm

• Primordia -  The earliest recognizable stage of fruitbody development. Also known as “baby mushrooms” or “mushroom pins.”
• Fruitbody - A fully grown mushroom, the reproductive structure of the organism in which the spores are produced.
• CO2 sensitivity - When CO2 levels are too high, yields will decrease, stems will become long and stringy, caps will be small, and/or growth will halt.