Yoguy said:

Do you recommend that I try to dry it out by leaving the lids open?
What do I do with the sidepins? Do I dig them out? How do I know they're ready?

First time I've tried this, so total noob.

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Flip the lid for 8 hours, then check and see if it's dried up some based on color change. If it's lighter color, put the lids back on properly.

Harvest side pins like anything else, just be careful not to break up the substrate while doing so. They're ready the same time all other mushrooms are ready: right as the veil breaks. I recommend turning them into tea, because I like tea better than eating them. You can do whatever you like with the sidepins though

We're all noobs at heart. Good luck!