It seems to be one of those quests that every gardener has. A specific plant, or in my case fungus, that eludes them. In particular, I would like to have another attempt at growing Oyster Mushrooms using a kit. Something easy that even the worst fungi grower could excel at!
Thankfully, after taking my feedback on board the last time I attempted to grow mushrooms using their kits, Mr Fothergill’s kindly sent me two new sample oyster mushroom kits to test.
This time, they have partnered with Sylvan Australia to produce an easy-to-use range of oyster mushroom kits for the avid fungi grower. Each kit is available for a recommended retail price of AUD$24.95.
As I’m always up for a challenge, so I will be documenting the progress of growing the Pearl Oyster and Golden Oyster Mushroom kits via this blog and on the Greening of Gavin YouTube channel.
Mr Fothergill’s Oyster Mushroom Kits
Tomorrow, I will be opening them up and following the instructions to the letter. Apparently, all I have to do is soak the kit overnight then drain. Each day I will have to keep the surface sprayed with water to keep it moist.
In 7 to 10 days the pins should appear and I stop watering. A few days later I simply harvest the mushrooms. In a couple of weeks, I should have a nice crop of fungi to feast upon! Fingers crossed.
Let’s see if it’s really that easy.
Will be interested in how kit works out. Maybe ok for bad gardeners like us.
Hi Gavin,the same kits have just arrived in West Australia, just got one from a big box hardware and now I’m too scared to start it after the utter mouldy failure I had with their spawn and board kit last year! The kit just purchased has fabulous white mycelium cover[completely] and pin development at breather patch,don’t know if soaking will kill it!
Good luck – my green thumb dissappears when it comes to mushrooms of any type.
just got one from a big box hardware and now I’m too scared to start it after the utter mouldy failure I had with their spawn and board kit last year!