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Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Growing Kit. DIY Indoor Organic Oyster Mushroom Farm. Grow Edible Mushrooms at Home for Gourmet Cooking. Perfect Cooking Gift
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Plant or Animal Product Type | Vegetable |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Brand | Back to the Roots |
Material Feature | Organic, Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Free |
Color | Beige |
Special Feature | organic |
Expected Blooming Period | Year Round |
Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
Sunlight Exposure | Indirect Light |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
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- 100% ORGANIC AND NON-GMO: There's no need to worry about intoxicants that may hinder your plant's growth because the Back to the Roots Mushroom Growing Kit is completely organic and not genetically modified; You can cook them however you want or add them to your favorite dishes
- GROW YOUR PLANT ALL YEAR-ROUND: This organic mushroom indoor kit allows you to grow your own crop all-year round; Just place the box near a window with indirect light, mist twice a day, and you'll see delicious, beautiful mushrooms growing within a week; Included in this kit is an organic plant-based soil infused with mushroom spawn and a booklet with instructions
- CONVENIENT AND EASY: Mushrooms are one of the easiest to grow indoors; All you need to do is open, spray daily with the included mister, and in 10 days you'll be harvesting your own mushrooms right out of the box; Each crop produces three to four servings of mushrooms, and each box can grow up two crops
- THE PERFECT GIFT: The perfect holiday gift, it comes in a beautiful packaging so that it's ready to be given to foodie, garden-loving and eco-conscious friends and family; This kit is also part of our Grow One Give One campaign, simpy share a picture on social media, tag us and use the campaign hashtag, and we'll donate a kit to a classroom of your choice
- GUARANTEED TO GROW: Made in the USA and 100% Guaranteed to grow. If you are not satisfied, simply message us and we will send you a Back To The Roots replacement
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Easy to use | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.3 | — |
Giftable | 3.6 | 2.7 | 3.6 | — | 4.3 |
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expected height | 65 centimeters | — | 65 centimeters | 8 inches | 65 centimeters |
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The best way to prepare a dish is to cook with the freshest ingredients, and what better way to do that than by growing your own! You can start by growing your own mushrooms. The Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Grow Kit is the easiest way to grow your own organic and gourmet mushrooms at home! Just open, spray daily with the included mister, and in 10 days you'll be harvesting your own mushrooms right out of the box. The best part is you can grow a crop of mushrooms indoors all-year round right by your windowsill, and it'll keep growing fresh in any season. Each crop of mushrooms from our growing kit can produce 3 to 4 servings, and each box can grow up to two crops. Cook them however you like whether sauteed or grilled, or you can just add them into your favorite dishes like pasta. As part of our #GrowOneGiveOne campaign, do share a picture of your own crop, use the hashtag and tag us on social media, and we'll donate a kit to a classroom of your choice! Our mushroom growing kit for planting are organic, made in the USA, and 100% guaranteed to grow. If doesn't grow as described, simply message us and we'll send a replacement.
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Plant or Animal Product Type | Vegetable |
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Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Brand | Back to the Roots |
Material Feature | Organic, Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Free |
Color | Beige |
Special Feature | organic |
Expected Blooming Period | Year Round |
Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
Sunlight Exposure | Indirect Light |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Expected Plant Height | 65 Centimeters |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Product Dimensions | 4 x 3 x 5 inches |
Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
Manufacturer | Back to the Roots |
ASIN | B00CD0KZ78 |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 792382322046 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,674 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #16 in Plant Germination Kits |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Customers like the taste, entertainment value, and instructions of the mushroom grow kit. They mention that it's delicious, perfect for soups, and sauté well with other veggies. They also say that it makes a fun and educational project for children with guidance from parents. However, some customers feel the value is not worth the money. They dislike the mold resistance and are mixed on growth, performance, and quality.
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Customers find the taste of the mushrooms delicious, divine, and perfect for soups, sauces, and other dishes. They also say that the mushrooms look very healthy and are packaged very well.
"...They are perfect for soups, sauces, and sauté well with other veggies and meats. There's no earthy taste to them at all...." Read more
"...It grew extremely fast and came out looking colorful and pretty...." Read more
"...Now it looks great on the counter and the handles from the gift bag make it easy to move the mushroom box...See photos." Read more
"...After I sautéed them, there was not that much left to eat. They were tasty, but a little bit rubbery...." Read more
Customers find the plant seed kit easy to grow and fun to see their progress daily. They also say it's an educational project for children with fun activities and recipes. Customers also mention that the process is rewarding and interesting.
"...Whether kid or adult this was such a fun process to do and rewarding. I felt like a kid at heart the entire process...." Read more
"This box of grow your own mushrooms is fast easy and fun!..." Read more
"First off - this was FUN. It was fun to watch the mushrooms grow by the hour when they were actively growing...." Read more
"...Overall, this kit is fun to watch and learn from. I recommend it to anyone who loves mushrooms and knowing where their food comes from...." Read more
Customers find the instructions in the plant seed kit easy to follow. They mention that the process is fast and simple.
"This box of grow your own mushrooms is fast easy and fun!..." Read more
"...And they grow out of both sides. Their easy to do. This one went to my new daughter in law...." Read more
"I love these mushroom grow kits from back to the roots they're so easy to use and use your friendly anybody can do it." Read more
"...Comes in very giftable packaging with great instructions." Read more
Customers are mixed about the growth of the mushroom seed. Some mention that it grew quickly, while others say that it didn't grow.
"...each day, sometimes in just a few hours time, the transformation of these mushrooms were amazing. These mushrooms grow fast when they start. Wow!..." Read more
"...After a few days, the white substance began growing rapidly and covered the "soil" again. Are these spores?..." Read more
"...It grew extremely fast and came out looking colorful and pretty...." Read more
"...But as the substrate dried out, newer/younger mushrooms were stunted. What's more, the mature mushrooms began to dehydrate...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the plant seed. Some mention that it worked much better than anticipated, while others say that it totally failed. They say that the plants started to wilt and die shortly after planting.
"(Using my fiance account)(Update on 9/21/20) I was not successful with a second crop on the other side of the block as most people have..." Read more
"They produced well but as I cut them to use that was it. I thought I'd get some grow back. For $20 I don't think I'll do it again." Read more
"We ordered 2 of these boxes and one did great, the second box did nothing." Read more
"...On my first box I didn't harvest the mushrooms soon enough and they began to wilt. I recommend not using tap water with chlorine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the plant seed. Some mention that it's very high quality and sterile, while others say that it disintegrated, was cracked, and fell apart within the first few days.
"...Mushrooms themselves were kind of tough and not very flavorful...." Read more
"...This company seems to produce very high quality and sterile kits, but since YOUR house isn't set up like a mushroom growery, you can't blame them if..." Read more
"...you're supposed to spray on the substrate to keep it moist and starts to fall apart within the first few days...." Read more
"...I let it sit too long and it was over-ripe when harvested and started to have a layer of silky white mold(?)..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the plant seed. They mention that it's not worth the money, expensive for the amount of mushrooms you grow, and disappointing. Some say that the third box was not good at all, and the mushrooms may not be useable.
"...mushrooms have started growing across they entire surface, this becomes ineffective...." Read more
"When I use this mushroom kit for the first time, the result is not very good. Only part of the mushroom grow up...." Read more
"...Overall, it was worth the experience and would do it again." Read more
"...Humidity varied also but generally 30-35%. Results were less than whelming as the first photo shows...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the mold resistance of the plant seed. They mention that about half of the grow kits are moldy or the mycelium is dead. They also report that the substrate block is contaminated with white, green, and blue mold. Some customers also mention that the product resembles a moldy piece of bread at first glance.
"...At first glance it resembles a moldy piece of bread...." Read more
"...I followed the instructions to grow the kit but I believe the bag became contaminated from soaking it overnight...." Read more
"...I did notice some green moldy growth on surface but chose to ignore it since I figured it was getting trashed anyway. Looked kidna like algae..." Read more
"...Update: The mycelium overtook the mold and the mold slowly disappeared, replaced by bright white mycelium and later a flush of mushrooms that..." Read more
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Sept 13, 2015 Update
Well, I decided to give Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Farm another chance. I'm glad I did. First off, to my surprise it took this second mushroom farm almost two weeks (12-13 days) to start producing. Patience is a key here. I almost gave up on it and actually stopped watering the soil for two days, thinking I must have made a mistake somewhere. However, when I got home one night, I was excited to see tiny mushroom heads which made their way through to the soil top. The tiny farm works, no doubt about it. You will love the taste and the texture of these oyster mushrooms.
Here's where this product shines the most.
The company that created this product stands behind their work 100%. The community happiness team (*I absolutely love the term) is exceptional when it comes to customer service and they will make sure you are absolutely satisfied with the product. You don't see that very often these days. For example, they contacted me directly based on my less-than-excellent experience with the product the first time I tried it. Naturally, I had quite a few questions about my experience with the farm. Here's the conversation below. Make sure to read it, it will help you with your farm as well.
1. Can you please let me know if both sides of the box can be used to grow mushrooms simultaneously, or is it designed to have the harvest from one side of the box only? How many times can the process be repeated?
Response: You can use both sides of the box but we recommend just growing one side at a time. We guarantee two harvests from each box, but it's possible to get more so we always encourage folks to keep trying! I am currently growing a box and on my second harvest, using the same side that I grew my first on. It doesn't matter which side you grow on, though. Just note -- once you open the second side (cut the '+' and such) then your kit will be exposed to more oxygen, meaning it can dry out faster. So you will need to give it more water (you really can't overwater the mushrooms so be generous!). That's why I always grow the first two harvests from the same side and then I might open up the second side and try to grow from there. The mushrooms can still grow from any side, though, so be sure to water both and keep it really hydrated. Also, I always give the kit a break by letting it rest for a few weeks in between grows.
2. I kept my box on the counter, even after the mushrooms died, but kept spraying it with water. After a few days, the white substance began growing rapidly and covered the "soil" again. Are these spores? The white, dust-like substance also covered a substantial portion of the kitchen counter and I had to wipe it every morning. It was interesting to see..
Response: The white 'dust' is spores. Actually that is a great sign. That means your mushroom kit is full of spores and will most definitely grow again! So if you still have this kit I recommend you try to grow it once more. The white layer is mushroom by-product. If it grows back, try scoring the surface with a knife or fork and then re-soak the bag for 1 day. Afterwards, you’ll want to give your kit lots of water.
You can even try using a humidity tent to increase moisture.
Re-soak your kit overnight fully submerged in water.
Cover the kit with a Ziploc or other plastic bag and cut some holes in it for airflow.
Spray/drizzle water underneath it everyday.
The additional moisture should help boost your kit out of the dormant state and you should see growth in approx. 7 days.
Additional information about mushroom growth:
Mushrooms love fresh air, so placing your kit next to an open window can really encourage the mushrooms to grow.
Oyster mushrooms like light. Place your mushroom kit in a bright area-- filtered light is best.
Moisture is extremely important. You can tell if your kit is getting enough water because you will be able to see visible drops of moisture trapped beneath the plastic flaps. The more water the better; don't be afraid of over-watering your mushroom kit.
Keep the plastic in-tact. Again, this has to do with moisture. The plastic helps trap in moisture so you don't want to remove it.
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As you see, the team is committed to making your experience with this little mushroom farm excellent. You will fall in love with the product, I guarantee it. Also, let me know if this review was helpful to you. Your opinion mattes!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2015
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Sept 13, 2015 Update
Well, I decided to give Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Farm another chance. I'm glad I did. First off, to my surprise it took this second mushroom farm almost two weeks (12-13 days) to start producing. Patience is a key here. I almost gave up on it and actually stopped watering the soil for two days, thinking I must have made a mistake somewhere. However, when I got home one night, I was excited to see tiny mushroom heads which made their way through to the soil top. The tiny farm works, no doubt about it. You will love the taste and the texture of these oyster mushrooms.
Here's where this product shines the most.
The company that created this product stands behind their work 100%. The community happiness team (*I absolutely love the term) is exceptional when it comes to customer service and they will make sure you are absolutely satisfied with the product. You don't see that very often these days. For example, they contacted me directly based on my less-than-excellent experience with the product the first time I tried it. Naturally, I had quite a few questions about my experience with the farm. Here's the conversation below. Make sure to read it, it will help you with your farm as well.
1. Can you please let me know if both sides of the box can be used to grow mushrooms simultaneously, or is it designed to have the harvest from one side of the box only? How many times can the process be repeated?
Response: You can use both sides of the box but we recommend just growing one side at a time. We guarantee two harvests from each box, but it's possible to get more so we always encourage folks to keep trying! I am currently growing a box and on my second harvest, using the same side that I grew my first on. It doesn't matter which side you grow on, though. Just note -- once you open the second side (cut the '+' and such) then your kit will be exposed to more oxygen, meaning it can dry out faster. So you will need to give it more water (you really can't overwater the mushrooms so be generous!). That's why I always grow the first two harvests from the same side and then I might open up the second side and try to grow from there. The mushrooms can still grow from any side, though, so be sure to water both and keep it really hydrated. Also, I always give the kit a break by letting it rest for a few weeks in between grows.
2. I kept my box on the counter, even after the mushrooms died, but kept spraying it with water. After a few days, the white substance began growing rapidly and covered the "soil" again. Are these spores? The white, dust-like substance also covered a substantial portion of the kitchen counter and I had to wipe it every morning. It was interesting to see..
Response: The white 'dust' is spores. Actually that is a great sign. That means your mushroom kit is full of spores and will most definitely grow again! So if you still have this kit I recommend you try to grow it once more. The white layer is mushroom by-product. If it grows back, try scoring the surface with a knife or fork and then re-soak the bag for 1 day. Afterwards, you’ll want to give your kit lots of water.
You can even try using a humidity tent to increase moisture.
Re-soak your kit overnight fully submerged in water.
Cover the kit with a Ziploc or other plastic bag and cut some holes in it for airflow.
Spray/drizzle water underneath it everyday.
The additional moisture should help boost your kit out of the dormant state and you should see growth in approx. 7 days.
Additional information about mushroom growth:
Mushrooms love fresh air, so placing your kit next to an open window can really encourage the mushrooms to grow.
Oyster mushrooms like light. Place your mushroom kit in a bright area-- filtered light is best.
Moisture is extremely important. You can tell if your kit is getting enough water because you will be able to see visible drops of moisture trapped beneath the plastic flaps. The more water the better; don't be afraid of over-watering your mushroom kit.
Keep the plastic in-tact. Again, this has to do with moisture. The plastic helps trap in moisture so you don't want to remove it.
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As you see, the team is committed to making your experience with this little mushroom farm excellent. You will fall in love with the product, I guarantee it. Also, let me know if this review was helpful to you. Your opinion mattes!
(Update on 9/21/20) I was not successful with a second crop on the other side of the block as most people have reported they are able to do. With that being said. It could have been my fault. I lost track of time and it was 14 days after I harvested the first crop that I began to try for a second harvest. The block was super dry even after soaking for 10 hrs on second side per directions. Or maybe it could have not worked because the first crop on side one was super duper large! We had a fantastic 1st crop....it seemed as if the second side did not want to absorb water. From the soaking to the daily waterings...it always just puddled on top....not a deal breaker for me because the first side was amazing and fun. However, not being able to get a second crop out of the other side of the block made them extremely expensive mushrooms...lol
Hands down the 100% Guarantee to grow given by Back To The Roots is legit. The customer service was great! They're very responsive, knowledgeable and helpful.
I purchased my kit off Amazon. Recieved it and following directions to the T began the process. Several days in my block just didn't look right. I knew something was wrong but wasn't sure what because I've never grown mushrooms before. I don't have a green thumb but I love mushrooms! I reached out to Back To The Roots customer service. We chatted, I sent them some requested pictures so they could get a better understanding of the issue. Immediately they said something was wrong and that it could have been an old kit Amazon sent me. They asked me to send them a picture of the lot number sticker on my kit so they could check the age of Amazons stock. The customer service representative said she would ship me out a new kit and that I should receive it in a couple days. A few days later it came. I followed the enclosed directions to the T (soaked my block for 10 hrs) and in just 4 days I noticed these little white clumps appeared out of nowhere. They looked like little cauliflower heads (ref to one of my pics.)Morning of day 5 I woke up to an amazing transformation overnight. They changed to very large looking white sea crustaceans...lol and I could see tiny little mushroom pins starting to form on the heads of the spikes....each day, sometimes in just a few hours time, the transformation of these mushrooms were amazing. These mushrooms grow fast when they start. Wow! Be prepared for major changes within hours of eachother. I would've given anything to be able to do a time lapse video of my mushrooms from start to finish. It would been awesome to see on video.
Whether kid or adult this was such a fun process to do and rewarding. I felt like a kid at heart the entire process. I have already recommended this kit to several people....Back To The Roots and other reviewers have also said most times you can get another harvest out of the other side of the block....So with that being said, I am going to give it a shot and will update my review to reflect if successful or not. ..a few little tips that I think were extremly helpful in my bountiful harvest.
1. Watering is key. Keeping them moist is so important. I often times watered more than the required twice a day. Every time I walked past them, I would give them a few squirts.
2. I believe the humidity they got by me moving them during the day to my screened in patio (indirect sunlight) helped a lot as well too considering our humidity levels were in the 90% most days.
I will be getting more. This was so much fun. I recommend anyone who likes to eat mushrooms get themselves a kit. Even if you don't have a green thumb! It is rewarding.
Happy Growing! 🍄
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
(Update on 9/21/20) I was not successful with a second crop on the other side of the block as most people have reported they are able to do. With that being said. It could have been my fault. I lost track of time and it was 14 days after I harvested the first crop that I began to try for a second harvest. The block was super dry even after soaking for 10 hrs on second side per directions. Or maybe it could have not worked because the first crop on side one was super duper large! We had a fantastic 1st crop....it seemed as if the second side did not want to absorb water. From the soaking to the daily waterings...it always just puddled on top....not a deal breaker for me because the first side was amazing and fun. However, not being able to get a second crop out of the other side of the block made them extremely expensive mushrooms...lol
Hands down the 100% Guarantee to grow given by Back To The Roots is legit. The customer service was great! They're very responsive, knowledgeable and helpful.
I purchased my kit off Amazon. Recieved it and following directions to the T began the process. Several days in my block just didn't look right. I knew something was wrong but wasn't sure what because I've never grown mushrooms before. I don't have a green thumb but I love mushrooms! I reached out to Back To The Roots customer service. We chatted, I sent them some requested pictures so they could get a better understanding of the issue. Immediately they said something was wrong and that it could have been an old kit Amazon sent me. They asked me to send them a picture of the lot number sticker on my kit so they could check the age of Amazons stock. The customer service representative said she would ship me out a new kit and that I should receive it in a couple days. A few days later it came. I followed the enclosed directions to the T (soaked my block for 10 hrs) and in just 4 days I noticed these little white clumps appeared out of nowhere. They looked like little cauliflower heads (ref to one of my pics.)Morning of day 5 I woke up to an amazing transformation overnight. They changed to very large looking white sea crustaceans...lol and I could see tiny little mushroom pins starting to form on the heads of the spikes....each day, sometimes in just a few hours time, the transformation of these mushrooms were amazing. These mushrooms grow fast when they start. Wow! Be prepared for major changes within hours of eachother. I would've given anything to be able to do a time lapse video of my mushrooms from start to finish. It would been awesome to see on video.
Whether kid or adult this was such a fun process to do and rewarding. I felt like a kid at heart the entire process. I have already recommended this kit to several people....Back To The Roots and other reviewers have also said most times you can get another harvest out of the other side of the block....So with that being said, I am going to give it a shot and will update my review to reflect if successful or not. ..a few little tips that I think were extremly helpful in my bountiful harvest.
1. Watering is key. Keeping them moist is so important. I often times watered more than the required twice a day. Every time I walked past them, I would give them a few squirts.
2. I believe the humidity they got by me moving them during the day to my screened in patio (indirect sunlight) helped a lot as well too considering our humidity levels were in the 90% most days.
I will be getting more. This was so much fun. I recommend anyone who likes to eat mushrooms get themselves a kit. Even if you don't have a green thumb! It is rewarding.
Happy Growing! 🍄
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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Really easy to use and was perfect for their apartment. It grew so many more mushrooms than we thought it would!
Needs more in-depth instructions and what things looks like, not a pamphlet with cartoon drawings. People can grow contaminations. At least tell them if they see discolouring to toss the brick.
Fruiting was ok. Due to the lack of instructions the good mycelium layer was scraped off after using the pamphlet and reading product reviews. (No Bueno) Reducing pin sets and having me to wait for the mycelium to recolonize the block on the outside. when a smack on the ground and cold water is enough I found out via my second attempt with another product.
Add other options for fruiting! such as a shotgun fruiting chamber as I have in the pictures. The fruits were ok but tasted horrid. Probably a contam or bad block. The mushrooms were very strong with a sour note at the end. I was seeing Knotts for a second flush so the mycelium was Rockin. Just bad taste and not enough info with the product to feel safe eating them. So it got tossed into the trash bin before my second flush which would have been quite good. I was pretty sad.
However, it spawned a new hobby for me and am now growing some lion's mane. I would like to see the price drop a smidge as 30 for a block is a tad high due to it being sawdust and soy (masters mix) or the substrate you use. Peeps gotta make some money but i would feel a bit more ok at the 20 buck mark. However, the price is also paying for a kit for a school of your choice. Please follow the pamphlet and help kids near you learn some cool mycology.!
After all that, my final thoughts...., was it was a blast. No, it didn't go to plan but it was a learning experience. It needs more info for a greater success.
For those that read this DO NOT take the advise of some of the comments in here. You will just wreck your block. There needs to be more info and more info on mycelium, and its characteristics. This would greatly improve success and in itself turn a great product into a better product. I suggest a youtube video with a code to scan for easy access.
I will also be taking advantage of the buy one, they give one to a school. Everyone one should. This would be great for classrooms as overnight the kids will see changes to the mushrooms. Science that reacts fast to keep kids interested. Great work guys. Hope it works. My sister is a teacher and these will go to many schools! Love this idea.
Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2021
Needs more in-depth instructions and what things looks like, not a pamphlet with cartoon drawings. People can grow contaminations. At least tell them if they see discolouring to toss the brick.
Fruiting was ok. Due to the lack of instructions the good mycelium layer was scraped off after using the pamphlet and reading product reviews. (No Bueno) Reducing pin sets and having me to wait for the mycelium to recolonize the block on the outside. when a smack on the ground and cold water is enough I found out via my second attempt with another product.
Add other options for fruiting! such as a shotgun fruiting chamber as I have in the pictures. The fruits were ok but tasted horrid. Probably a contam or bad block. The mushrooms were very strong with a sour note at the end. I was seeing Knotts for a second flush so the mycelium was Rockin. Just bad taste and not enough info with the product to feel safe eating them. So it got tossed into the trash bin before my second flush which would have been quite good. I was pretty sad.
However, it spawned a new hobby for me and am now growing some lion's mane. I would like to see the price drop a smidge as 30 for a block is a tad high due to it being sawdust and soy (masters mix) or the substrate you use. Peeps gotta make some money but i would feel a bit more ok at the 20 buck mark. However, the price is also paying for a kit for a school of your choice. Please follow the pamphlet and help kids near you learn some cool mycology.!
After all that, my final thoughts...., was it was a blast. No, it didn't go to plan but it was a learning experience. It needs more info for a greater success.
For those that read this DO NOT take the advise of some of the comments in here. You will just wreck your block. There needs to be more info and more info on mycelium, and its characteristics. This would greatly improve success and in itself turn a great product into a better product. I suggest a youtube video with a code to scan for easy access.
I will also be taking advantage of the buy one, they give one to a school. Everyone one should. This would be great for classrooms as overnight the kids will see changes to the mushrooms. Science that reacts fast to keep kids interested. Great work guys. Hope it works. My sister is a teacher and these will go to many schools! Love this idea.
The Pearl oyster did not get delivered when expected, they actived three weeks later. (That might be the reason they didn’t grow) I started them corri had very good success with the pink oysters.
I’m out 30 bucks and disappointed they were delivered late and didn’t even work…
The picture posted is the kit still sitting 14 days after starting and misting twice daily as the instructions state so.
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2023
The Pearl oyster did not get delivered when expected, they actived three weeks later. (That might be the reason they didn’t grow) I started them corri had very good success with the pink oysters.
I’m out 30 bucks and disappointed they were delivered late and didn’t even work…
The picture posted is the kit still sitting 14 days after starting and misting twice daily as the instructions state so.
Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2022