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Organic Golden Oyster ‘Spray & Grow’ Mushroom Growing Kit
Skill level | Beginner |
Grow location | Indoors |
Grow speed | 2 weeks |
Certifications | USDA certified organic |
Kit shelf life | 6 months (refrigerated) |
Kit dimensions | 10"(H) x 5"(W) x 5"(D) |
Kit weight | 4 lbs |
Why we love them:
Golden oyster mushrooms are aromatic, delicate, and delicious. They also have a hint of nuttiness (similar to cashews) and are beloved by chefs for their texture and flavor. The perfect panko-fried fare, they also pair perfectly with pasta, risotto, noodle stir frys, and more. (We especially love adding them to warm creamy soups, frittatas, tacos, and even quiche!)
About the kit:
Our USDA-certified organic golden oyster mushroom kits are reliable producers and tend to yield large flushes of beautiful bright yellow to deep golden mushrooms when given adequate humidity. With continued proper care, you should be able to get multiple flushes. (We 100% guarantee your first flush of mushrooms, but hope you'll try for 2 or 3!)
That's not mold, it's mycelium!
Your kit includes an amended sawdust block fully colonized with mushroom mycelium. It may appear covered with a soft, white, mold-like substance - that's the mushroom mycelium! It is completely normal. The mycelium of some species is more prominent than others.
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Click here to download PDF of instruction booklet
1) Inside this box is an amended sawdust block that has been completely colonized by mushroom mycelium. Open the front of your kit along the perforated line and dispose of the remaining cardboard.
2) Slice an 'X' into the plastic underneath with a sharp knife or scissors.
3) Lift open the top of your box to find the sprayer and instruction booklet. Fill the sprayer with tap water and generously spritz the plastic where you sliced your 'X' shape. Spritz your kit at least twice daily - more if you're in a particularly dry climate. (If your mushrooms start to grow but dry up and die, your growing conditions may be too dry and you should make a humidity tent!)
4) Place your kit in the most humid part of your home and outside of direct sunlight. We suggest putting it on a kitchen counter close to a sink. The mushroom mycelium will sense the oxygen in the air and produce mushroom 'pins,' another term for 'baby mushrooms.'
5) It usually takes 5-14 days for pins to form. Once pins begin to form, mushrooms will grow quickly. So when you spot your first pins keep an eye on them. The warmer the environment the faster they will grow. Mushrooms should be ready to harvest 2-5 days after pin formation.
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If you're not ready to use immediately, your Golden Oyster Spray & Grow Kit can be refrigerated or stored in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight, for up to 6 months.
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The classic North Spore recipe is to chop the oyster mushrooms and sauté them in a heavy pan on medium heat with butter, garlic, and loads of fresh thyme and rosemary (or whatever other herbs you happen to have on hand!). Cook until the mushrooms have released their liquid, then continue cooking until that liquid has cooked off and the mushrooms begin to brown. This can take from 20-30 minutes. Deglaze your pan with a splash of white wine, reduce once more, and finish with a touch of heavy cream. Season generously with salt.
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USDA Certified Organic
The spawn used in our mushroom kits is grown on organic grain and made with organic cultures from our own culture bank. Our kits are handmade from a blend of non-GMO woods and supplements from farms and forests in New England and North America.
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Simply take a trash bag or other loosely fitting plastic bag and put PLENTY of 1/2 inch holes in it (THIS IS IMPORTANT: Mushrooms exhale CO2 and inhale oxygen. They will suffocate themselves if there isn’t adequate airflow! Golden oysters that look stringy or strange are usually growing that way because they need more air!). Spray the slice at least once per day with the included spray bottle. If you choose to use a humidity tent make sure to spray the inside of the tent once per day to maintain humidity.
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If you’re going to consume home-grown mushrooms, make sure to cook your fresh mushrooms thoroughly with heat. If it is your first time eating this species, it is best to start with a small amount to check for allergies, even if cooked.
Mushrooms grow spores as they develop. This is a natural means of reproduction. This is when people with allergies or compromised immune systems may want to consider putting fruiting mushroom kits outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Spores in mushrooms sometimes cause respiratory irritation. In rare cases, spores may also cause irritation for some non-allergic or non-immunocompromised mushroom growers. If you are one of them, it is recommended to reduce the overall spore load by harvesting mushrooms while they are still in their younger growth stages.
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it's great to have a purpose again
wow. life grew right from my counter top. great to wake up each day and take care of my leetle mushroom bebes. fun process & delicious results. will buy again.
Excellent Learning Tool
This was my first experience growing mushrooms of any kind after doing a lot of reading and research. The kit arrived in stylish packaging and was very easy to set up, and the first flush started to emerge within a couple of weeks. This was an excellent way to see the process unfold and learn how to reproduce it for future grows.
Great kit!
This was so easy. I got several huge flushes of mushrooms. I loved that it is compact and attractive enough to have out on the kitchen counter. Delicious mushrooms.
So cool!
I got this as a gift for my dad who used to enjoy hunting wild mushrooms. As he ages he isn't able to any more. He loved it and has really enjoyed growing his own!
Couldn't be happier with this grow kit!
This was my first time growing golden oysters. I live in Texas where the temps are not exactly...cold. I set up the mushroom kit in a Martha tent I have with constant humidity and at the time a single fan attempting air exchange ever couple hours. The temp stayed between 70 F(21 C) and 72 F (22 C) in the tent. One side of the flush showed signs of too much CO2. I've since added an exhaust fan in addition to the original fan pulling in fresh air. Even so, my first flush was about 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg) and were most tasty cooked in some butter and garlic! Here's a picture just prior to harvest: https://i.imgur.com/M6LS9ZE.jpg On the second flush I totally forgot to dunk it in water so the flush was about half that. Totally my fault. After the second flush I soaked it for 10 or so hours in water. I'm now about 2-3 days away from harvesting my 2nd flush and it's looking to be about the same size as my first so far! Again, I could not be happier with this grow block!