Fungi Farm Mushroom Windowsill Kit - Grey Oyster

Mushroom Windowsill Kit – Oyster

Our Windowsill Mushroom Kits will allow anyone to grow Oyster mushrooms from their very own windowsill. Handfuls of these delicious mushrooms will be just clutches away from your favourite dish.

Oyster mushrooms are an attractive variety of the mushroom family. A smooth texture and subtle flavour when cooked, these mushrooms are completely versatile and mild making them a great addition to any Asian cuisine.

Mushrooms are tasty, low in calories, high in protein and a great source of fibre especially for those on plant-based diets. They provide you with vital vitamins including vitamin B, selenium, potassium and copper. With our handy kits, you’ll soon have this delicious and health beneficial vegetable at just the fraction of the cost.

Whether you’re a full-time gardener or beginner, this handy kit includes a base tray, lid and pre spawned substrate and easy to follow instructions.

Planting and care:

Simply keep them moist and out of direct sunlight and your first crop should be ready to pick in a matter of weeks, plus you can expect at least another 2 pickings after that (See full instructions in Growing Info below).

These kits need to be started on receipt and are unsuitable for storage.

Dimensions:

3 Litre = 17.5cm (7") x 27.5cm (11") x 8cm (3½") depth.

7.5 Litre = 32cm x 26cm x 12.5cm

Growing Information

Growing Instructions:
This kit is designed for indoor growing. Choose a clean area away from direct heat sources and draughts. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent overheating. Mushrooms prefer indirect, filtered light.
Please note: When opening the packaging, check if the substrate has grown completely white. If not, close the packaging with the plastic lid and store for 10 to 14 days at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Make sure that you leave the plastic bag around the substrate.

Step 1. Prepare the substrate
• Make five incisions, each 2-3cm long, in the plastic around the substrate.
• Water the surface with ¼ litre of water so it is moist.
• Leave the kit with the lid on at 20-25°C (68-77°F).
• After around 2 weeks, white pins will appear.

Step 2. Create the right environment
• Once pins appear, move the kit to a bright location at 10-15°C (50-59°F).
• Avoid direct sunlight to prevent overheating. Mushrooms prefer indirect, filtered light
• Lightly spray at least once a day. The surface must never dry out but should not become waterlogged.
• From the pins, small stems with grey dots will develop into mushrooms.

Step 3. Harvest
• Harvest clusters by twisting them out of the substrate, ensuring no flesh remains behind.
• Total harvesting time can last up to 3 months.
• Before eating, trim the mushroom to 1cm below the gills.
• The firmer stems are ideal for sauces or soups.
Please note: You may achieve up to 3 harvests. Before each new harvest, make 5 fresh incisions in the plastic.