Root Mushroom Farm- Mushroom Grow kit -Cordyceps Militaris

Super pleased watching my shiitakes form. Even though I knew you were supposed to deal with this immediately, I still left in the box for a couple days. Then read the insert and moved it to the fridge for a few days before I finally started following the instructions. By the time I got it out of the box, it already had nice white coverage and some bitty nubbies popping up. I soaked it for a little over two hours (which was the most challenging part of this due to the engineering required). I had bought a plastic bin from a big blue and yellow box store (~$9) in preparation. We taped a brining bag to the inside of that (filled about half of the bin), then added water. Braced that with a 9x13” baking pan and a cutting board. Then needed to weight it somehow. Got a mini baking pan, put a towel on it, and then added a brick. Tried to mostly prop that on the surface (but it did turn a little sideways and get a bit wet). (Like I said, there was some engineering!) I was trying to figure out how to support the log so it wasn’t just on the bottom of the bin, and the bottom of a deck rail planter (flower pot) that I already had worked well. Our house ambient is around 65°/42% humidity. I kept the bin pretty humid (condensation formed on the underside of the lid). I tried to space the edges a bit so it could still breathe, but I’m not sure how effective that was. We have cats, and they would absolutely have tried to chew the plastic bag. By the next morning I think, I had a nice row of mushrooms popping up with some other stragglers. It’s been about a week since the fridge bath, and I think I will harvest tomorrow. Very pleased! Update: Harvested a total of 1 lb, 6-7oz (and left some smaller ones unharvested). Sadly as a novice, I’m not sure how best to promote more flushes while also taking care of the log.

About 10 years ago probably 20 years ago, my daughter gave me one of these for my birthday, and I have never seen anything like it and I told her and this is still true to this very day that this is the best present anyone ever gave me. I followed the instructions and within two days I had mushrooms popping out and within three days I had larger mushrooms, popping out, and within four days I was overwhelmed with delicious shiitake mushrooms. They were almost like eating meat, tender meat. I really enjoy this and I hope after I harvest all the mushrooms Truman, the more come back. Absolutely amazing and enjoyable.

I have bought many other company's mushroom kits, and NEVER have I seen one grow this robustly, beautifully and quickly. It is so easy to use... just soak in cold water, set up on a tray with the bag over it, and mist twice a day. I put a bag dryer between the two logs I bought to keep the bags off of the surface of the mushrooms and look at it now! The instructions say you can probably start harvesting between 7 and 14 days, but this is only five days growth. I'm going to make a wonderful cream of mushroom soup for dinner tonight, and there is enough out of this first growth to share with friends too. I will undoubtedly be trying other kits by this company too. Hope you love yours as much as I love this one! I

The kit is actually pretty simple. It is a pre partially colonized log of sorts. The only thing you have to worry about is the required temps of 55-60 degrees and misting adequately. Generally you want to have gloves and isopropyl alcohol (70%) available yo clean your hands prior to handling the log to minimize the chances of contamination. Otherwise its a good kit to start your mushroom journey with. Once fully colonized and pinning you are set.

I’ve been growing mushrooms for a few years now, and I have always had success. This didn’t produce even a single sprout. Nothing but mycelium that showed up quickly and then disappeared. Save your $30 and two weeks of your life.

Grows well

I had trouble getting these shrooms to grow - although the seller did replace the first shipment - I must have had the wrong climate - investigate fully before you buy

My kit was delivered on 2/11. Today is 2/18 . Fantastic crop of shiitakes growing. Could harvest a few already... very sturdy sawdust log fully colonized with gorgeous shrooms. 10 stars if I could give that rating but 5 will have to do. Will buy again.