Mushroom Growing Kits

Each Urban Farm-It mushroom growing kit includes everything you need to grow fresh at home. 

• Lion’s Mane kits come with a ready-to-fruit, fully colonised substrate block packed with live mycelium, a humidity bag, skewers, and a spray bottle for results within as little as 10 days.
  
• Oyster mushroom kits include straw substrate, mushroom spawn, and a cardboard box and bag to simulate the ideal growing environment. You’ll also get recipe inspiration and everything you need to experience the full growing cycle, from colonisation to harvest.
  
• Outdoor log kits include plug spawn, sealing wax, a drill bit, and a wax brush to help you inoculate and seal your own hardwood log for outdoor growing.

Most mushroom growing kits start to produce mushrooms in a matter of weeks, depending on temperature and humidity. After your Oyster mushroom kit has finished incubating you can expect to see fruits in just a couple of weeks. Lion’s Mane grow kits can take as little as 10 days to begin fruiting.

Mushroom grow kits work best in indirect light at room temperature. Just keep them out of direct sunlight, which can cause drying. Each of our kits has its own ideal temperature. If you can’t quire achieve the temperature noted on your kit, a small heat mat can help keep your grow kit warm and encourage faster growth.

Yes, all our mushroom growing kits are designed with beginners in mind. Each type has its own growing method, from misting ready-to-fruit blocks to inoculating outdoor logs, but every kit includes simple, step-by-step instructions. No special tools or experience are needed. With just a little care and attention, you’ll see your mushrooms grow and fruit naturally.

Lion’s Mane and Oyster mushroom growing kits need very little space, about the size of a shoebox to fit on a countertop or shelf. An outdoor log kit needs around half a metre around it for good airflow and drainage.

Yes, most mushroom grow kits produce 2 to 3 flushes, or harvests, with the right care. After your first flush, keep the block moist and leave it for about 10 days before misting again to enjoy another.

If your kit isn’t growing, it’s usually due to humidity, temperature, or airflow. Mushrooms thrive in moist, cool, and lightly ventilated spaces. Mist daily for good humidity, ensure the temperature is within the range listed in your instructions, and make sure it is getting good airflow. If you spot green, black, or orange patches, it may be contaminated. Clean hands and gentle misting help prevent this.

Yes. All Urban Farm-It mushroom growing kits are sustainably made in the UK using responsibly sourced materials and recyclable packaging. Growing your own mushrooms also supports sustainable growing by cutting food miles and reducing waste, helping you enjoy fresh, gourmet mushrooms with a lighter carbon footprint.

You can cook all kinds of mushroom recipes from your growing kit. Oyster mushrooms are great for stir-fries, soups, and risottos, while Lion’s Mane mushrooms make a great meat alternative for steaks and tacos.

Urban Farm-It’s award-winning mushroom growing kits are handmade in the UK by our team of expert mycologists, the same team behind our fresh Lion’s Mane mushrooms now stocked in Sainsbury’s. Our Oyster Mushroom Kits are unlike other mushroom grow kits on the market as they teach you the entire mushroom growing process, rather than just providing you with the end result.

Yes, mushroom growing kits are great for giving you everything you need to produce fresh, tasty mushrooms at home without the guesswork. Urban Farm-It growing kits are crafted in the UK, so you can enjoy growing high-quality mushrooms, even if it’s your first time.

Our Lion’s Mane Grow Kit is ideal for beginners as it includes a ready-to-fruit block, meaning it has already been colonised with mycelium. This means all you have to do is cut and mist daily to see your mushrooms grow. Whereas, if you’re a beginner wanting to learn and see more of the process, we recommend our Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit. They are very forgiving mushrooms, making them a fan favourite for beginner mycologists. Once you’re hooked, go for our Outdoor Log Kits or our Sterile Range to really experience the joy of nurturing and growing your own mushrooms.

Yes, many mushroom grow kits regrow and will produce more than one harvest (or flush) before the substrate is fully spent. The key is to keep moisture, airflow, and temperature just right. After each flush, ensure you keeping misting and caring for your kit as normal and you should see your second flush pop up.

A mushroom grow kit is bad when there are clear signs of contamination on the mushrooms, like green, black, or orange discolouration, or a sour smell. Healthy mushroom growing kits have a fresh, earthy smell and a bright colour. If you think your kit is contaminated, it’s best to replace it. To avoid contamination, keep your kit somewhere cool, clean, and airy.