Chestnut Mushroom Grow Kit (5lbs)

Chestnut Mushroom Grow Kit (5lb) – Bold Flavor, Beautiful Form

Bring rich, nutty flavor to your kitchen with the Chestnut Mushroom Grow Kit from MycoLabs. Each 5lb kit comes fully colonized and ready to fruit, making it easier than ever to harvest your own gourmet mushrooms at home. Expect up to 2–3 pounds of fresh, hearty mushrooms per kit—no green thumb required.

What’s Included:

•     5lb colonized substrate infused with first-gen Chestnut mycelium
•     Ultra-fine pump mister for daily moisture control
•     Easy-to-follow instructions

Why Chestnut Mushrooms?

Also known as Brown or Cremini mushrooms, Chestnut mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) offer a deeper, earthier flavor than white buttons—along with a firmer texture that holds up beautifully in cooking. With white-speckled caps resembling snowflakes, they’re as visually striking as they are tasty.

Quick Benefits:

•     Beginner-Friendly: Simply mist 1–2x per day and expose to indirect light.
•     High Yield: Produces up to 3 pounds of mushrooms across multiple flushes.
•     Eco-Conscious: Crafted with recycled materials and minimal resource usage.

Fast Facts:

•     Scientific Name: Agaricus bisporus (Chestnut strain)
•     Fruiting Temp: 65–79°F
•     Light Needs: 12+ hours/day
•     Water Cycle: Mist daily with included mister
•     Time to Pin: 3–4 weeks
•     Yield: 2–3 pounds per block

Appearance & Growing Notes:

These mushrooms boast rich brown caps dusted with delicate white spots. During the first few weeks, surface cracking on the block is normal—it's a sign the mycelium is preparing to fruit. By week four, pins begin to appear across the surface.

Pro Tip:

Maintain the perfect humidity with our Tabletop Humidity Tent, available for just $3.99 when bundled with any gourmet grow kit.

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