Our mushroom grow kit twin pack offers you the chance to double up on your mushroom growing, for an economical price! Get two of the same or pick two different species, its up to you. Some species are offered year-round and others offered seasonally according to their preferred temperature ranges. Keep reading for more information and be sure to check the notes about each species before you choose! 
 
These kits consist of a premium mix of organic substrate which has been colonised with live mycelium of the selected species of culinary mushroom. They're a great way to grow a good few crops of mushrooms at home with ease.
 
CURRENT SPECIES ON OFFER:
Native Phoenix Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) A delicious and easy to grow oyster mushroom native to Aotearoa NZ. Great for beginners and a long time favourite of our customers. Can be grown year-round in a wide range of temperatures. 
Pekepeke-kiore 'NZ Lion's Mane' (Hericium novae-zealandiae) Aotearoa's very own indigenous cousin of Lion's mane. Grows in an intriguing, coral-like pom-pom shape. Very tasty mushroom with unique umami flavours. Can be grown year-round. 
Blue Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Another visually striking oyster mushroom which features a bluish hue to the cap surface, especially in younger or cold-grown fruitbodies. Good yields of tasty oyster mushrooms, especially in cooler times of year. 
Black Pearl Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Known for their robust, meaty mushrooms which can have very substantial stems, they can make a great meat substitute. They love cool to mild temperatures and medium humidity. 
Golden Enoki (Flammulina velutipes) A wild NZ strain of the ever popular enoki mushroom which features prominently in asian cuisine. Loves cooler temperature ranges up to 16°C. Grows great in winter. 
Pink Oyster Mushroom* (Pleurotus djamor) A visually striking oyster mushroom growing in coral pink. Mildly flavoured that is often cooked until crispy for use on pizza, pasta etc. Temp range: Daytime highs over 18°C in the growing area. *Loves warm conditions! In winter they need a glasshouse or conservatory type space to grow in (except in Far North where they are easy to grow year round). [BACK IN SPRING]
 
The first step when you receive your grow kit is to take it out of its box and cut some slits in the bag where it is marked out for you. Kits need to be taken out of their box and 'activated' within two weeks of receiving them (store in their box and in a cool place until ready to use)

From there, all you need is a spot to put them and to give them a bit of moisture now and then, by spraying the humidity veil (included) with water every day or two. The mushroom kit will grow in a wide variety of environments, indoors or outdoors. Common spots to place it include a laundry room, garden shed, or simply under the shade of a bush / tree in your back yard. Or the ideal environment can be created using a MycoLogic Mini Mushroom Grow Tent. 
 
You can expect a crop within a few weeks of receiving the bag (depending on the species and the temperatures - growth is slower in cool conditions but often of excellent quality), and a couple more crops spaced a few weeks apart after the harvest of the first crop.
 
For an extra $20 you can optionally add a copy of our Mushroom Growing Book (RRP $29.90) which is a great resource on all things mushroom growing, specifically for New Zealand. 
 
Full instructions provided. And you can always contact us with any questions!