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MUSHROOM KIT
$19.95
recycled
community voted (290 votes)
Ready to Grow
With just a spray of mist twice a day, this low-maintenance, DIY mushroom kit will grow up to a pound and a half of gourmet pearl oyster mushrooms in as little as 10 days! Everything you need to get growing—the mister, instructions and box—is included, plus a natural soil substrate composed of recycled plant materials, such as corncobs, wheat bran, and oak shavings. Each kit grows 2–4 crops. Made in Oakland, California.
- Item ID: 21055
- Materials: oak wood, wheat, corn, oyster mushroom spawn
- 4.5" L x 3.5" W x 11" H; 3 lbs.
- Please note: This box contains a living mushroom root, so don't be surprised by what's inside! Most kits, when opened, will contain a white substance; this is the healthy mycelium (mushroom roots) ready to grow as soon as it's slit open. Kits are inoculated with oyster mushroom spawn after being thoroughly sterilized.
Mushrooms grown in a high altitude or dry climate might require a little extra attention. Soak the bag for at least 24 hours, spritz at least to 3-4 times per day and give your mushrooms a home in your garage, basement, closet or cupboard to avoid exposure to increased dryness from heating and AC systems.
Please note: not for customers or recipients with mushroom allergies.
Could take up to as many as 30 days to sprout.
Oyster mushrooms - the kind contained in the kit -love fresh air.
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
290 votes * 60 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Who knew that tasty little mushrooms could be grown at home so easily? We love that this kit includes everything you need to start your own mini-mushroom farm! What would you do with your crop?
Debbie
Vote: Thumbs down!
It looks like the box is barring.
elena
Vote: Thumbs up!
Awesome! I love it. I want it. Now.
Seneca
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love kits that allow you to grow things like this at home!
Nicole
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is so cool!
Vote: Thumbs up!
Excited to see this on Uncommon Goods!
Kai
Vote: Thumbs up!
Ooooh very cool - me likey
Meghan
Vote: Thumbs up!
Sustainable goodness! This is great
Alejo
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love it!! :)
Kathleen
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very interesting - great to have fresh mushrooms for cooking when you want them.
Lauren
Vote: Thumbs up!
This mushroom kit is GREAT! 1.5 lb of fresh oyster mushrooms in ten days?! Unreal.
Kelsey
Vote: Thumbs up!
Shroom love all the way!
emily
Vote: Thumbs up!
Although I am not a big mushroom fan, my husband is and I could see him tending this little countertop garden, and enjoy reaping the benefits.
Kat
Vote: Thumbs down!
Cool idea, but it kinda creeps me out to see the mushrooms growing out of the box.
heather
Vote: Thumbs up!
i'd love3 to try this out.
Allison
Vote: Thumbs up!
fun gift for the host/hostess that is a gourmand. Perfect price point. Interesting item.
Janet
Oh I would love to have this!!
Tina
Vote: Thumbs up!
This looks like something quite fun to try. It would be a great way to show children how food is grown or even for a science experiment. I'd love to see other varieties like morel, portabella, button, etc.
Elizabeth
Vote: Thumbs up!
weird, in an interesting way.
Arjun
Vote: Thumbs up!
Super cool! :) Thanks for posting this item!
Michelle
Vote: Thumbs down!
Between the type of mushroom grown and the shape of the kit, it just really looks like something rejected from the remake of a Sci-Fi movie. I wouldn't purchase it; it just really grosses me out.
Dennis
I have tried it and loved it. Lightly saute them in olive oil with garlic.
anya
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great product!
Kristina
absolutely fabulous kit...everybody should one or two or three.....
Yury
Vote: Thumbs up!
Father-in-Law is going to love this one. He for years he's talked about have a mushroom crop, and has yet to do anything. This looks like a great step forward for him.
Kasey
Vote: Thumbs down!
Nothing personal...just not a fan of mushrooms.
Tamara
Vote: Thumbs up!
I just got one in the mail from igourmet.com Connoisseur of the Month Club and it is adorable. I love the sustainability of the product and for the price, you can't beat it. I can't wait to watch them sprout!
Gail
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is so COOL!! I know what I am getting some of my family as part of their Christmas present! PLEASE, PLEASE,PLEASE, carry this product!
Elissa
Vote: Thumbs up!
My kids loved growing and eating these mushrooms!
michael
Vote: Thumbs up!
These mushrooms are amazing! The flavor is great, and the value is huge. You owe it to yourself to try them out!!!
L.F.
Vote: Thumbs up!
Wonderful idea and product!! Even my 11 year old daughter thought this was a great idea. I would scoop this up in a heartbeat!
tel
Maybe as a gift, but not for myself. Kinda weird.
Dennis
Vote: Thumbs up!
yummy mushrooms
Angela
Vote: Thumbs up!
I could eat mushrooms every day! I like the idea of being able to grow them at home
Ashley
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very cool concept!
Debbie
Vote: Thumbs down!
It looks like the box is barfing.
Cindy
Delish!!!!!
Sam
Vote: Thumbs up!
The Mushroom Kit Looks Awesome!!! Can't Wait to try it!
Ana
Vote: Thumbs up!
They are fun to grow! Love it!
Safar
Vote: Thumbs up!
Looks pretty cool. My friends would get a kick out of this. Thumbs up.
Kirsti
Vote: Thumbs up!
One of the most unique gift ideas I've come across. Great for kids and aspiring chefs alike!
julie
Vote: Thumbs down!
ewww just plain ugly!
oliver
Vote: Thumbs up!
my kids loved this kit! a great way to introduce children to gardening! fun gift, will definatelyt order more!!
andrea
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great gift for a mushroom lover
Lisa
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love it!
Beverly
Vote: Thumbs up!
you have to give this a try...they grow right before your very eyes! they make a great addition to any meal and tastes awesome!!
sarah
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great gigt for hostess, chef or foodie in your life at a decent price! Good job!
Traci
Vote: Thumbs up!
I have to say it freaked me out a little, but my sons would love it!
Lynne
Vote: Thumbs down!
Not a fan of mushrooms and definitely not a fan of growing fungus in my house.
V
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great for grandkids to watch grow
Dari
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Nice veggie gift idea. Not for me.
Kimberly
Vote: Thumbs up!
like it!
julie
Vote: Thumbs down!
I love the idea but ... kinda creeps me out to see the mushrooms growing out of the box. just saying it looks scary
ryan
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love growing my own food.....especially my shrooms!!! :)
Tamara
Vote: Thumbs up!
Seems easy for everyone. Also great for anyone without a garden or with a black thumb.
Amber
Vote: Thumbs up!
I LOVE this, and I adore that it uses coffee grounds!!
Joe
I have two of these at home! Great to see them on here now! Bought some for my fam as gifts too. Fun to watch them grow, out of coffee grounds of all things. Wicked cool!
Osvaldo
Vote: Thumbs up!
Looks beautiful!
Marie
Definite novelty item, teeny tiny box. Mushrooms would serve maybe one? So let's see, yes fun to grow but @ $20.00 a portion, way to high!
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Thanks for your feedback, Marie! Results are coming soon, and we're excited to see whether this kit is our next uncommon good. The kit allows you to grow up to 1.5 pounds of tasty oyster mushrooms and lets you grow multiple crops, so it's actually an inexpensive (and fun!) alternative to store-bought 'shrooms. The box is 11 inches tall, 4.5 inches long, and 3.5 inches wide, so it won't take up a lot of space.