Blue-Grey Oyster Mushroom Growing Kit
Kit Types Explained
DIY Kits - Includes Living Spawn
Our DIY Kits are designed for those who seek a hands-on educational experience in mushroom cultivation. These kits include all the elements needed to grow mushrooms at home from scratch.
- Includes live, perishable mushroom spawn, substrate, and growing bag
- In-depth, step-by-step instructions included
- Great starting point for those interested in mushroom cultivation
DIY Kits (Gift Option) - Includes Voucher for Spawn
Our Gift Kits make for a memorable and unique present for the mushroom enthusiasts or budding mycologists in your life. Our spawn voucher system enables you to start growing when you're ready to do so!
- Includes all essentials for growing, minus the live spawn
- Comes with a FREE Spawn Redemption Voucher
- Ensures spawn freshness for when the recipient is ready to grow
Ready-to-Fruit Kits
Our Ready-to-Fruit Kits are for those who prefer minimal effort but still want to grow gourmet mushrooms at home.
- Pre-inoculated with mycelium and ready to fruit
- Also known as an "open-and-spray" kit
- Ideal for foodies and medicinal purposes
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Our Blue-Grey Oyster Mushroom DIY Kit offers an engaging and educational approach to home mushroom cultivation. Unlike "ready to fruit" kits, this DIY kit is designed for those who are keen to understand and participate in every step of the mushroom growing process. It's an excellent choice for hobbyists, beginners, and anyone looking for a thoughtful and unique gift.
The kit contains everything needed to start growing Blue-Grey Oyster Mushrooms, known scientifically as Pleurotus ostreatus. This variety is not only easy to grow but also boasts a rich, umami flavour profile, making it a popular choice for culinary enthusiasts. The provided heat-resistant grow bag, filled with chopped wheat straw substrate, creates an ideal environment for mushroom growth. A white liner included in the kit transforms the packaging into a microclimate that maintains optimal humidity.
Features- Mushroom Variety: Blue-Grey Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
- Ease of Growth: Beginner-friendly with comprehensive guidance
- Harvest: First harvest in 3-4 weeks, up to 4 harvests yielding ~1kg of mushrooms
- Instructional Support: Detailed instructions, online materials, and videos
- Ideal for Beginners: Designed for easy understanding and success
- Flexible Spawn Options: Live spawn or spawn voucher for later redemption
- Optimal Growing Conditions: 10-18°C
Our Blue-Grey Oyster Mushroom Growing Kit includes:
- A heat-resistant grow bag filled with an organic straw substrate mix
- A white liner to transform the box into a growing environment
- Live blue-grey oyster mushroom grain spawn (Pleurotus ostreatus)
- A comprehensive set of instructions to guide you through the growing process
Delivery
Note: Please refer to the specific lead times shown on product pages for more accurate delivery times.
- Small Orders (E.g. 100ml Spawn, Plugs): Sent via Royal Mail large letters.
- Medium-Sized Orders (under 2kg): Royal Mail 24-48 hour tracked parcel.
- Large Orders (2kg+): via DPD Express.
Returns
- Standard Returns: Returns and exchanges within 14 days of receipt. The item must be unused and in its original packaging. See our returns policy here.
This does not apply to our Gift E-Cards, which are delivered via email.