Your go-to resource for friendly, science-based help on all things mushroom cultivation.

1 ▪ What the Assistant Delivers

• Answers beginner-to-advanced grow questions in plain language
  • Explains substrate, spawn, and equipment choices for your situation
  • Shares step-by-step guidance to troubleshoot contamination or low yields
  • Recommends official Redwood resources so you can keep learning

2 ▪ Starting a Text Chat

1. Click the chat icon to open the conversation window
   
   
2. Type your first question, like “How do I prep my grain bags?”
   
   
3. Hit Send
   
   
4. Answer any quick follow-up the assistant asks
   

Sample Prompts:
• “Show me how to pasteurize mushroom substrate at home.”
• “Walk me through using your Monotub Grow Kit.”
• “Estimate shipping time to Santa Rosa, CA.”
• “Give me advice on contamination prevention for lion’s mane.”
• “Explain the best conditions for fruiting oyster mushrooms.”

3 ▪ Starting a Voice Chat

1. Click the microphone icon in the chat bar
   
   
2. Allow mic permissions when prompted
   
   
3. Speak your question clearly (10 seconds or less)
   
   
4. Wait for the assistant’s spoken response
   
   
5. If needed, follow up with clarifications when the assistant asks
   

Tip: For the best transcription, pause briefly after each clause to let the mic capture your words.

4 ▪ Best-Practice Tips

• Provide key details: mention species, your setup, and any major concerns
  • Ask for Redwood PDFs or video links to learn advanced techniques
  • If you need deeper help, request a quick “troubleshooting checklist”
  • Keep it conversational. The assistant can adapt to your style

5 ▪ Boundaries & Safety

DO’S
• Request educational guidance on legal gourmet mushroom cultivation
• Ask for official Redwood blog posts, guides, or community resources
• Clarify uncertain or incomplete details so you get accurate answers

DON’TS
• Seek legal or medical counsel (the assistant can’t provide those)
• Ask for off-topic, explicit, or manipulative content
• Request internal or proprietary Redwood business info

Resource Links

• Official Website → https://redwoodmushroomsupply.com
  • Guides & Blog → https://redwoodmushroomsupply.com/pages/guides
  • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/redwoodmushroomsupply
  • TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@redwoodmushroom

Quick Reference

• Q: “What’s the best beginner kit?”
   A: “Try our ready-to-fruit oyster block for easy first grows.”
• Q: “How do I handle contamination?”
   A: “Quarantine the affected batch and follow a sterile workflow.”