The kits arrive as fully colonized mushroom fruiting blocks that are ready to use. Customers simply cut an opening in the plastic, mist the exposed area with water several times a day, and place the kit in a warm, humid location out of direct sunlight. No special growing equipment is required.

Yes. Mushroom Growing Kit Depot states that its Fungi Friends grow kits are chemical- and pesticide-free.

The company says mushroom “pins,” or baby mushrooms, generally appear in about 5–14 days under suitable conditions. Once pinning begins, mushrooms can grow very quickly and are typically ready to harvest several days later.

Yield varies by kit and growing conditions, but current product pages state that some kits can produce up to approximately 2.5–3 pounds of fresh mushrooms. Customers may also be able to achieve multiple flushes from the same block.

Storage depends on the mushroom variety. Lion’s mane, blue oyster, golden oyster, and gray oyster kits can be refrigerated for up to six months, according to the company. Pink oyster kits should not be refrigerated and instead should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for up to six months.

Mushroom Growing Kit Depot offers a 100% grow guarantee on its fruiting blocks. If a block fails to produce mushrooms, the company says it will send a replacement or provide a refund. The brand notes that insufficient humidity is one of the most common causes of unsuccessful fruiting.