Grey Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit
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Our grey oyster mushroom grow kits provide delicious and nutritious oyster mushrooms, that you can grow at home.
If you have ever wanted to grow your own mushrooms, this is the perfect starter kit for anyone fungi lovers based in the UK.
YME does the hard part, and you can do the fun part! We have incubated this kit at our farm for 2 weeks, so every kit we sell is ready to produce mushrooms straight away. Just cut a hole and watch them grow! Full instructions are included with every kit.
This 2.5kg kit should produce around 500g of the freshest mushrooms money can buy over a couple of flushes.
The grey oyster Pleurotus ostreatus, is native to the UK and is one of the more common woodland varieties and takes the form of clusters of meaty gilled mushrooms ranging in colour from dark brown in the winter to cool grey in summer. They have a rich mushroom taste and develop flavours of roast meats when sauteed or roasted. Oyster mushrooms are generally a good source of protein fibre and vitamin D. Oyster mushrooms naturally produce lovastatin which can help reduce cholesterol.
All orders are posted every Tuesday. Please let us know via email if you need something shipped ASAP
For more information on how to grow mushrooms or mushroom growing generally, please contact the team.
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How does the kit work?
Growing mushrooms at home has never been simpiler:
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Place the kit in a room with natural light
- Cut a hole in the side
- Spray with water
- Sit back and watch the mushrooms grow
Our role:
- We pasturise waste coffee, straw, and woodchip to remove any other fungi living on the growth medium
- We then inncoluate the mixture with grey oyster mushroom spawn
- The mixture is then incubated in our farm for two weeks until the mushroom spawn has colonised the mixture
Detailed instructions
- Cut a hole in the box around the dotted line and then cut a ‘X’ in the plastic bag underneath.
- Place the kit in a room with natural light
- Using a spray bottle, water the kit once per day and wait 7-10 days for the mushrooms to grow
- When the mushroom caps start to flatten, they are ready to pick - visit our Instagram and Facebook pages to see examples
- Pick the mushrooms by twisting or cutting them where the stem meets the block
- To maximise the growth of successive crops, remove the block from the cardboard box, soak in a bucket of water overnight, drain and return to the box.
- Each kit produces approximately 500 – 600g of mushrooms over several crops
Why choose a Grey Oyster Mushroom Kit?
Why Choose Grey Oyster Mushrooms?
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Unique Flavor Profile: Grey oyster mushrooms boast a distinctive taste that combines earthiness with a hint of sweetness. Their velvety texture and delicate aroma make them a perfect addition to a wide range of culinary creations and make from a meat substitutue
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Abundant Nutritional Benefits: Not only do grey oyster mushrooms tantalize your taste buds, but they also offer an array of health benefits. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, these mushrooms provide a nourishing boost to your diet. Incorporate them into your meals for a healthy and flavorful twist
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Versatility in Cooking: Grey oyster mushrooms are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. They can be sautéed, grilled, roasted, or used raw in salads. Their meaty texture makes them a fantastic vegetarian substitute for meat, adding depth and richness to plant-based dishes.
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Fun and Educational: Growing oyster mushrooms is a rewarding and educational experience for individuals of all ages. Witness the fascinating transformation from mycelium to mushrooms, and gain a deeper understanding of the natural processes that drive mushroom cultivation. It's a hands-on activity that connects you with nature and promotes self-sufficiency.
Storage and postage
- The grow kits are living organisms and should be opened as soon as possible.
- The kit can be stored for up to 3 weeks if refrigerated / stored in a cool dark place (please see the kit for a used before date on the kit)
- The mushrooms are likely to start growing out of the box after if not opened before the used by date
- We guarantee all kits produce at least 1 crop of mushrooms (usually produce 2-3 harvests)
- Please contact us at if you need any help growing your mushrooms
Postage
- All orders are posted every Tuesday. Please let us know via email if you need something shipped ASAP