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20 Jul | 2011

Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms (Review/Giveaway)

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mushroom growing kit Ever wanted to grow your own mushrooms? I recently had the enjoyable task of reviewing an oyster mushroom growing kit from Back to the Roots.  I have wanted to try growing mushrooms for quite some time, but never got around to it, and I also love oyster mushrooms in particular, so this review was a perfect match for me.

I loved the kit and these are the reasons why:

  • easy to use, no complicated directions
  • sustainably produced  (recycled coffee grounds are used as the growing medium)
  • freshest mushrooms you will ever have
  • great learning experience for kids
  • fun to watch the mushrooms grow
  • not long til harvest (approx. 10 days, but I couldn’t wait & harvested at 8)
  • socially conscious company (they help support urban school & community gardens)
  • affordable – starter kit is just $19.95, replacement growing bags are available

To see what I did with my batch of mushrooms… Oyster Mushroom, Goat Cheese and Lemon Thyme Bruschetta Recipe

growing oyster mushrooms - soaking the bag

Soak the bag for 24 hours, then mist daily for a crop of fresh homegrown oyster mushrooms!

Disclosure:  Product sample provided for purpose of review.  All opinions presented here are my own.

Back to the Roots Oyster Mushroom growing Kit Giveaway

One lucky Blommi reader will win a mushroom growing kit of their very own, courtesy of Back to the Roots.

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