Mushroom Grow Kits (2024)

FAQs

Are mushroom grow kits worth it? ›

Should You Try a Kit? If you have any interest in growing mushrooms at all, and you aren't ready to do it from scratch, then most definitely yes- you should try a kit! It will give you an idea of how mushrooms grow, and what requirements they need in order to fruit properly.

Each grow kit usually lasts for about 2-3 harvests, but this will vary depending on the variety of grow kit you choose. Kits may produce more or less mushrooms in total before they expire and must be replaced.

Expect to grow: 2-3 harvests of mushrooms / 150g - 300g

We've had some customers grow up to 4 flushes of mushrooms from our kits but on average you'll get 2 harvests.

Some easier to cultivate and sell but high value mushrooms are maitake, lion's mane, and depending where you are shiitakes. The mushrooms that are the most profitable tend to be mushrooms going for the supplement or health field rather than culinary.

Pretty much every mushroom growing resource I could find says that oyster mushrooms are the easiest variety for first time-growers, as they grow fast and can easily thrive in substrates made of things like coffee grounds and straw, making them relatively low maintenance.

Most mushroom kits will store for 3-6 months in the fridge if necessary. To store your kit, keep it in the fridge. This puts the mycelium into hibernation and will prevent it escaping the box early. Don't keep it somewhere it could exceed 30 degrees Celsius.

While this can be good, airflow is also important and small enclosed spaces can cause your mushrooms to suffer from lack of oxygen. We recommend placing your grow kit on your kitchen bench, out of direct sunlight.

Once mature, a mushroom can live from just a couple of days to many years. The mycelium network, once established, can last for hundreds, even thousands of years.

Gypsum is a mineral that helps speed up the mushroom growing process in small amounts.

Give your block some fresh air. The simplest way to encourage more fruitings is to move your kit outdoors. A change in environment or temperature shift can sometimes be a cue for fungi to produce more mushrooms. Take the mushroom block out of the box (and recycle the box!)

Is a mushroom farm a good investment? ›

Mushroom farming can be lucrative. Like all business activities, mushroom farming does require some financial investment. However, when it is done correctly, mushroom farming can produce returns that make the initial investment more than worth it.

Mushroom Packaging is a high-performing, cost-competitive, and insulating protective packaging solution. Mushroom® Packaging breakaway corners are fully home compostable and will return to the soil in 45 days.

Grow tents offer 3-5 times as much volume as a single monotub but cost 2-3 times as much. This method is a great choice for those looking to cultivate more than a single substrate block or monotub but don't have the budget or desire to build a permanent grow room.