Guides – Midwest Grow Kits

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Growing Guides, Instructions & Videos

Welcome to our growing guide section! We update guides frequently, so check here for the latest versions. Below, you can download, view, or print the growing guides and setup guides for your kit. Please start by downloading our Mushroom Growing Guide, which applies to every kit we sell.

Mega Kit Setup Guide

Learn how to set up the Mega Kit for fruiting and more with this comprehensive guide.

Ultimate Kit Set Up Guide

This guide walks you through setting up and preparing your Ultimate Kit for mushroom fruiting.

Spawn Bag & 5-Grain Jar Guide

Instructions on how to properly inoculate and use your Rye, 5-grain spawn bags, and Quick Colonizing 5-grain jars.

Original Bulk Substrate Casing Kit & Monotub Growing Guide

Our older advanced guide on using our Original Bulk Casing Kit or your own for experienced growers.

2025 Grower's Select Monotub Growing Guide

The New Complete Grower's Select 44Q and 66Q Monotub Growing Guide

Video Watch

Watch the Grower's Select Monotub Setup & fruting Video here

2025 All-in-One Monotub Starter Kit Guide

The instruction guide for the 28Q All-in-One Starter Monotub Kit

UV-C Sterilizer Usage Guide

Learn how to use the UV-C Sterilizer effectively in the mushroom growing process.

More Video Guides & Tutorials

All-In-One Mushroom Grow Bag Setup

2024 Grower's Select Monotub Video- How to Fruit 

Monster Ecosphere 3.0 Setup & Assembly

Ecosphere Monsoon Humidifier Setup

Fresh Air Amplifier Kit for Ecosphere

Agar Basics: How to Use Agar Plates

This guide explains how to use agar plates for growing mushrooms, including cloning and liquid culture.

Drying Mushrooms

Learn the different methods for drying mushrooms, including air drying, using desiccants, and using dehydrators.

Liquid Culture Kits

Learn how to properly prepare, inoculate, and maintain your Liquid Culture Kits for robust mycelial growth and faster colonization.