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product_id: 62249817
title: "Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom XL Growing Kit | Easy To Grow, Perfect Indoor Gardening Gift, Large Yield and Harvest"
brand: "merryhill mushrooms"
price: "R2754"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Merryhill Mushrooms"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/62249817-ready-growing-shiitake-mushroom-xl-growing-kit-easy-to-grow
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Harvest in 7-10 days Indoor, low-maintenance gardening Ready-to-grow shiitake log Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom XL Growing Kit | Easy To Grow, Perfect Indoor Gardening Gift, Large Yield and Harvest

**Brand:** merryhill mushrooms
**Price:** R2754
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Grow Gourmet Shiitakes at Home—Freshness You Can’t Afford to Miss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom XL Growing Kit | Easy To Grow, Perfect Indoor Gardening Gift, Large Yield and Harvest by merryhill mushrooms
- **How much does it cost?** R2754 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/62249817-ready-growing-shiitake-mushroom-xl-growing-kit-easy-to-grow)

## Best For

- merryhill mushrooms enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted merryhill mushrooms brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Expertise:** Backed by 50+ years of UK mushroom farming experience, ensuring maximum yield with minimal guesswork.
- • **Fast-Track Freshness:** Enjoy a substantial crop of gourmet mushrooms in just 7-10 days—perfect for busy professionals craving fresh flavors.
- • **Gourmet Flavor Boost:** Elevate your meals with rich, smoky shiitake mushrooms fresher than any store-bought variety.
- • **Instant Cultivation Power:** Pre-spawned shiitake log arrives ready to grow—no waiting, just watch your harvest flourish.
- • **Effortless Indoor Gardening:** Minimal daily care with simple water sprays—transform any indoor space into a lush mushroom haven.

## Overview

The Merryhill Mushrooms Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom XL Kit offers a pre-spawned, easy-to-grow log that produces a large yield of fresh, flavorful shiitake mushrooms indoors within 7-10 days. Designed for minimal effort with simple daily watering, this kit is perfect for millennial professionals seeking a sustainable, gourmet gardening experience backed by over 50 years of expert cultivation.

## Description

Merryhill Mushrooms - Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom XL Growing Kit | Easy To Grow, Perfect Indoor Gardening Gift, Large Yield and Harvest: Merryhill Mushrooms - Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom XL Growing Kit | Easy To Grow, Perfect Indoor Gardening Gift, Large Yield and Harvest: desertcart.co.uk: Garden

Review: absolutely amazing - Loved this purchase. 6 days to first crop. Easy to grow and lots of mushrooms. Just tried my first meal and they tasted amazing. I will be ordering again.
Review: These Grow Well & Taste Great - Simply amazing - The taste is something else! So easy to grow, really happy with the yield too. Woild defiantly recommend.

## Features

- 🍄 Easy to use - Our Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit is perfect for those starting out in mushroom cultivation. With minimal effort and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be harvesting delicious mushrooms in days!
- 🍄 Ready Growing - With a Merryhill Mushrooms Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit, you’ll receive a pre-spawned shiitake log meaning the shiitake mushrooms are ready growing on arrival. Please bear in mind if intended for a gift as they will grow within around 7 days
- 🍄 Value For Money – Our easy to grow shiitake growing kits takes all the guesswork out of cultivating mushrooms at home, giving you success and maximum yield with minimum effort.
- 🍄 Delicious Edible Mushrooms - Shiitakes are renowned for their rich textured and smoky undertones, making them perfect for enhancing your meals. Much fresher than shop bought when growing your own mushrooms.
- 🍄 Over 50 years of Growing Experience - From our small batch mushroom farm, our specialist team has cultivated mushroom growing kits from the UK for decades.
- 📋 Simple care instructions included, Easy to grow, to be grown indoors, simply spray with water each day, provides a Substantial Crop of tasty Shiitake Mushrooms within 7-10 days!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0797Y82RZ |
| Accepted Voltage Frequency | 100 to 120 Volts and 50 Hertz |
| Best Sellers Rank | 34,241 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 77 in Grow Your Own Kits |
| Brand Name | Merryhill Mushrooms |
| Capacity | 2.5 kg |
| Colour | Beige |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 258 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Mixed (Glossy Plastic, Natural Wood) |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Weight | 2.5 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Merryhill Mushrooms |
| Material | Plastic, Wood |
| Material Type | Plastic, Wood |
| Number of Levels | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Ready Growing, Easy to Use, High Yield with Minimal Effort |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | fungus |
| Planter Form | Bag |
| Planter form | Bag |
| Product Style | Traditional |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 5.5cm (H) x 6cm (D) and 8.5cm (H) x 9cm (D) |
| Special feature | Ready Growing, Easy to Use, High Yield with Minimal Effort |
| Style | Traditional |
| Theme | Gardening |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Beige
- **Material:** Plastic, Wood
- **Planter form:** Bag
- **Special feature:** Ready Growing, Easy to Use, High Yield with Minimal Effort
- **Style:** Traditional

## Images

![Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom XL Growing Kit | Easy To Grow, Perfect Indoor Gardening Gift, Large Yield and Harvest - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MJdpnq12L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: WHAT IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE KITS?**
A: Each kit contains contains Organic pre spawned mushroom compost "Log", a humidity bag to place the kit in and full instructions.

**Q: DO I HAVE TO START THE KIT IMMEDIATELY?**
A: Yes, this Shiitake Log is a "Ready growing" variety of kit. The longest you could go without starting the growing process, would be one week. ONLY if you can unbox and keep the Log in its wrapper, then place it in the fridge to slow down its growth.

**Q: ARE THE KITS EASY TO GROW, ARE THEY SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN?**
A: Yes these kits are suitable for children, the kit grows very quickly and is pre started to ensure a good crop of Shiitake Mushrooms will occur with just twice daily spraying of the log with water

**Q: HOW / WHEN TO PICK**
A: It is important to pick the mushrooms on time for maximum flavour, it is best to pick them just as the caps start turning up. To harvest fold the bag down, cutting each mushroom as close to the block as possible.

**Q: CAN I GROW THESE OUTSIDE?**
A: No, all our kits are designed to be grown indoors, avoiding cupboards, enclosed spaces and direct sunlight. Greenhouses are also not recommended.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ absolutely amazing
*by R***S on 22 May 2023*

Loved this purchase. 6 days to first crop. Easy to grow and lots of mushrooms. Just tried my first meal and they tasted amazing. I will be ordering again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These Grow Well & Taste Great
*by J***E on 8 April 2020*

Simply amazing - The taste is something else! So easy to grow, really happy with the yield too. Woild defiantly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting gift
*by L***Y on 24 December 2019*

Bought as a gift, had to give straightaway...good job as masses of mushrooms grown within a week

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-10*