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Back to the Roots Oyster Mushroom Kit

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Original Farm
Indoor/Outdoor Usage Indoor
Brand Back to the Roots
Material Feature Organic
Item Weight 3 Pounds
Unit Count 1.0 Count
Product Care Instructions water
Moisture Needs Moderate Watering

About this item

  • One Certified Organic Oyster Mushroom Kit: Grow at Home Mushroom Farm by Back to the Roots
  • Everything you need to grow and harvest mushrooms in as few as 10 days
  • Three simple steps: open box, mist with water, harvest the crop
  • Kit contains recycled coffee grounds for soil, pearl oyster mushroom spawn (seed), and spray mister
  • Harvest up to 1.5 pounds of oyster mushrooms per box
  • Please do not remove the plastic completely it is necessary to maintain moisture for the mushrooms to grow

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Product Description

Grow organic, delicious pearl oyster mushrooms right out of the box in just 10 days with the award-winning Back to the Roots Mushroom Farm! Just add water to this fun mushroom growing kit and you'll be harvesting delicious mushrooms to cook into tacos, pizzas, or soups. Each kit comes with everything you need to grow, plus an online curriculum explaining the science behind mushrooms, making it a great gift for family and friends of all ages. What makes this mushroom growing kit different from the others? Back to the Roots stands by a 100% Guaranteed to Grow promise so if your kit doesn’t grow as described, just reach out and we’ll send you a replacement free of charge. The organic Mushroom Farm is part of a full line of Indoor Gardening Kits by Back to the Roots that were created to help get every family experiencing the magic of growing your own food.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 3.38 x 11.5 inches; 3 Pounds
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 792382323203 792382304653
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Back to the Roots
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0052Z92WA
  • Customer Reviews:
    2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars 261 ratings

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2.9 out of 5 stars
2.9 out of 5
261 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the growth of the mushrooms. They say it's interesting to see them grow. They also like the taste, and ease of use. However, some customers have reported issues with value, performance, and mold. They mention that the substrate was contaminated with green mold. Customers also report that the kit didn't work for them and that the mushrooms never grew. Opinions are mixed on quality.

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14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the growth of the mushrooms. They mention that the kit produces tons of mushrooms that grow quickly and are plentiful. They also say it's interesting to see them grow.

"...The bricks are innoculated with ample spores, however the substrate at least in some cases is too compressed to have mushrooms survive -- even in a..." Read more

"...n't get to eat them, or see them full size, but it was pretty interesting to see them growing...." Read more

"...There were pinheads after the 4th day. The shrooms grow quickly and within few more days there was a small but nice flush of Oysters...." Read more

"...2 months- (mid July- early Sept.) of TOTAL neglect there are tons of mushrooms growing!!..." Read more

12 customers mention9 positive3 negative

Customers find the seeds and plants easy to use. They mention that the instructions are clear and the plants grow fast.

"...about dunking the growing medium first, you should find these super-easy to grow.The taste? Insane...." Read more

"...Anyways, the box looks great, the directions are clear and accurate for the most part.Just one tiiiiiny little problem...." Read more

"...I kept misting them and the instructions were confusing...." Read more

"...Once they start going it looks like they grow fast. The company never did respond to my email, but nonetheless I have increased my review to 3 stars." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the taste of the oyster mushrooms delicious, insane, and like shellfish. They also say they're easy to grow and fun to eat.

"...The taste? Insane. They REALLY DO taste like shellfish!..." Read more

"...fired the mushrooms and I can tell you that those were the best mushrooms that I ever ate. Therefore, I went and bought another kit...." Read more

"...They were delicious and I very much looked forward to resoaking my block and enjoying them again but time got away from me again and it ended up..." Read more

"Had a very good crop on one side. Made some delicious omelettes..... A bit disappointed that the second side seems to be a "Dud"..... :..." Read more

22 customers mention15 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the plant seed. Some mention it's wonderful, inexpensive, and a great product, while others say it has a huge mass of white mold and flies.

"So I just received this kit today and it is nice and I think we will have lots of fun with it if it works...." Read more

"...I thought it was a very neat idea and I was looking forward to growing and using them in my recipe's...." Read more

"...returned a week later to find a huge mass of white mold and a bunch of dead maggots. At that point, even my kid was too disgusted to keep it." Read more

"...The packaging and use of recycled materials was also very appealing. Unfortunately, after a month of care, there wasn't any sign of growth...." Read more

49 customers mention0 positive49 negative

Customers are disappointed with the ease of growth of the oyster mushroom kits. They mention that the product did not produce any mushrooms, and that it was hard to grow.

"...fine, and my husband has grown mushrooms before... This started growing on its own, out the TOP of the package, shortly after arrival, with not..." Read more

"...It did take about 10 days to start growing, at first it just looked like larger of the white stuff, but it really did double in size every day after..." Read more

"I tried really hard to grow these mushrooms and I have not got sprout yet. It's been 7 days and still got nothing...." Read more

"...No more mushrooms ever developed from the original kit and my brother told me months later that his kit got really moldy (but never grew mushrooms)..." Read more

25 customers mention4 positive21 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the seeds and plants. They mention that it's a total waste of money, disappointing, and useless. Some say that the product has poor execution and is a scam.

"...with not moisture added to it...and now, it's proved to be completely useless, although HOURS of work have gone into trying to save it...." Read more

"...What a big freaking waste of money. With the 20 dollars I spent on this I could have bought a ton of mushrooms at the store...." Read more

"...What a waste of money and time. Even more upsetting is how disappointed my kids were...." Read more

"DO NOT BUY!!! This a scam and you will end up wasting your money. This product is not as promised and is not at all kid friendly...." Read more

22 customers mention4 positive18 negative

Customers are disappointed with the performance of the mushroom kit. They say it didn't produce anything, and it failed miserably. Some customers also mention that the kit is not useful for actually using the mushrooms and is not as promised.

"...5/15/13 Update: this product didnt work and we never got mushrooms. Amazon and the seller were great and refunded my money...." Read more

"...Unfortunately, I received a kit that didn't work." Read more

"...Hmmmm this one too did not work. I am very disappointed. I was really wishing that it worked. May be it is the weather or something...." Read more

"I chose this rating because this product did not work. I bought 3 of them and gave two away as gifts to my cooking friends...." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the mold that develops in the seeds and plants. Some mention that the substrate was contaminated with green mold.

"...followed the instructions EXACTLY and after 10 days, we just got a lot of white mold - no mushrooms...." Read more

"...the original kit and my brother told me months later that his kit got really moldy (but never grew mushrooms) and he had to throw it away...." Read more

"There was no sign of anything but white mold for 13 days...." Read more

"...After he opened the box he showed me that the substrate was contaminated with green mold...." Read more

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K. A-Smith
1.0 out of 5 stars If I could give it no stars, I would...
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2013
Size: Original FarmVerified Purchase
We have contacted the seller multiple times, and each time it takes forever to get a response. They have made us do everything possible to save the kit, to no avail. This was a bday present, that supposedly a kid can do (even though this wasn't FOR a KID!)...yeah, well, this has been the WORST present EVER! Do yourself a favor, and get a different brand/SELLER...We have a log that does just fine, and my husband has grown mushrooms before... This started growing on its own, out the TOP of the package, shortly after arrival, with not moisture added to it...and now, it's proved to be completely useless, although HOURS of work have gone into trying to save it. The seller doesn't seem to really be bothered by this, and so far, even though they've been notified that this kit is a complete bust, they won't even respond to us again...:( WORST bday present ever, worst experience with a seller's customer service on Amazon, EVER! Really stinks...
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Jimbo & Amy-O
5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta be patient - might not grow in 10 days (might be longer)
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2012
Size: Original FarmVerified Purchase
I purchased this as a gift for my wife for Christmas, we followed the instructions EXACTLY and after 10 days, we just got a lot of white mold - no mushrooms.

We contacted customer service (twice) since they state on the site that they guarantee their product. After 2 days, no response.

UPDATE: 1/15/12

Last Tuesday January 11, the company finally contacted me and said they were committed to customer service, would replace it if it was dead and could I please send pictures. So I sent pictures, and they told me it was still viable but just a "late bloomer" and to send pictures again on Tuesday, 1/17. If the kit still didn't show any mushrooms, then they'd send me a new kit.

Wouldn't you know it, yesterday morning the kit started showing significant signs of mushrooms after about 14 days, and today they're much bigger (and more of them).

So, at this point, I would say it's a ok kit, but I just think they need to revise their marketing materials and change the "mushrooms in as little as 10 days" part. I was VERY close to throwing it away - twice.

Bottom line, be patient. If you get this kit and you don't have any luck, email the company with pictures of your kit(feedback@backtotheroots.com). They probably won't get back to you the next day, but hopefully they will within a few days.
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bleelee
2.0 out of 5 stars Nice little kit but kind of expensive, you can make your own easily for less.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2013
Size: Original FarmVerified Purchase
So I just received this kit today and it is nice and I think we will have lots of fun with it if it works. However, if you would like to make your own for about 1/4 of the price (or less) you can do it easily. It does take a bit more work and takes more time because you are inoculating the substrate on your own but it would be a fun experiment with the kids. I wish I would have thought about it before I bought it. Check out youtube and search "Grow your own mushrooms easily" or something similar. All said, I like the idea of the product but wish I would have spent the money on something else.

5/15/13 Update: this product didnt work and we never got mushrooms. Amazon and the seller were great and refunded my money.Too bad because this looked like a great idea and I see that it has worked for others.
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Pierce H. Thompson
3.0 out of 5 stars A Great Idea, but poor execution..
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2012
Size: Original FarmVerified Purchase
We have grown many mushroom kits with fabulous success, so even with the poor reviews, we bought this kit. Having followed the instructions exactly (soak 24 hours, mist twice or more daily) we got a great burst of little mushrooms. They grew, we misted. We misted and they dried up!
So, unwilling to throw $17.00 away, we read everything we could find on the web on Oyster Mushrooms. Then we cut 1/4 off the block and seeded a couple pounds of fresh, damp coffee grounds with the "seed".
We soaked the remainder for 48 hours This time we re-sealed the block in our vacuum sealer, cut an opening and covered the block with a clear plastic bag --placing it in exactly the same place in our kitchen. Mushrooms happened again! And again, even with the plastic bag serving as an incubator, they dried up.
Meanwhile, the mycellium in the fresh coffee grounds have taken off!
So, unwilling to give up, we resoaked the "Brick" and put in under a plastic cube. Mushrooms are forming again -- this time we think they will make it!
After much thought, it seems clear that some "bricks" of used coffee grounds are too compressed and dry to take on adequate moisture. We love the concept of re-use and think the developers of this product are on to something. The bricks are innoculated with ample spores, however the substrate at least in some cases is too compressed to have mushrooms survive -- even in a humid environment. If you try this kit, soak it for a long time and put it in a plastic cube or bell jar from the outset. Good luck!
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C. Moeller
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, grows well, but watch out for drying!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2012
Size: Original FarmVerified Purchase
I got this mushroom kit hoping it would grow well. It seemed almost too simple, and there is a catch. YOU HAVE TO SOAK the mushroom bag (after cutting open the side) for 24 hrs before you start misting regularly.

It did take about 10 days to start growing, at first it just looked like larger of the white stuff, but it really did double in size every day after that.

They were coming out very well, but on about the 5th day(after starting to grow), they stopped growing. 6th day, they started feeling slightly hard and drying out. I tried to mist them more often than the 2x a day recommended, but they continued drying out, and had completely stopped growing.

I tried soaking them, hoping it would help, but they are dead.

We didn't get to eat them, or see them full size, but it was pretty interesting to see them growing. I probably wouldn't try growing them again, until I found a way to keep the room more humid (Arizona, no humidity in the air). Oyster mushrooms are almost as expensive per pound as the kit is supposed to generate (1.5 lbs 2-5x, so 3-6lbs of mushrooms potentially), so it could have been cheaper than buying them.

So I would recommend these if you live somewhere humid, or have some way to keep decent humidity in the room, but not if you live in a dry region.
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