Mushroom Grow Kits & Mushroom Growing Supplies

Colonization on the substrate bags was vigorous and even. No contamination on the run I transferred. Once they went to fruiting conditions (cooler temps, high humidity, fresh air — Pioppino likes it around 55–65°F), they produced big, tight clusters: bronze-brown caps on firm white stems. Harvests were large across those 13 bags. Texture held up in the pan, and the flavor is the classic Pioppino profile — nutty, a little peppery, better than a lot of gourmet varieties for cooking and storage. What I liked: Ready to use. No waiting weeks for grain to colonize.

I got one of these a few months ago and it worked very well, my new one isn't as reliable. Any sign of humidity sends it to 99 percent, never goes down. I also noticed that it seems to be a different design than the one that works.

I really like these. I have dried several small grows w these after about 48 hrs in front of a fan. I put these in a air tight jar ,separated with a piece of screen. Only complaint was that one time a bottle came open and the bbs went all over inside the box. Recovered most of them and plan to dehydrate them before use. These can be recharged in the oven at 450 degrees for an hour.

I ordered this before I knew much about it and the difference between this and normal CVG. Luckily my sterile techniques were 👍 good. So I had a positive experience w it.

I ran the XL All-in-One Mushroom Grow Bag (6 lb) for manure-loving mushrooms from Midwest Grow Kits. It’s the large all-in-one: sterilized 5-grain on the bottom, their Select Bulk Substrate on top, Unicorn-style bag with a .22 micron filter and self-healing port. Inject, incubate, break and shake, then fruit in the bag.
It did what it’s supposed to do. Colonization was clean, the bag held up, and I got some large flushes. For a self-contained bag with no tub, extra substrate, or extra gear, that’s a solid result.
The honest part: the whole cycle took 75 days. That’s a long wait compared with spawning grain into a monotub. Yields were good for a single bag, but a monotub with the same genetics and a proper bulk mix is faster and produces more. Midwest even says on the page that if you want higher output, step up to a monotub — I agree.
What I liked:

Convenient. Grain and substrate already layered and sterilized.
Big bag for an all-in-one. More volume than the standard 3–4 lb kits.
Large flushes when it finally fruited.
Simple workflow if you don’t want to mix substrate or run a tub.

What I’d change next time:

75 days start to finish is slow if you’re used to bulk grows.
Fruiting in the bag is easier, but you give up surface area and fresh-air control that a monotub gives you.
Better as a test run or a low-mess closet grow than as your main production method.

I’d buy this again for a compact, low-setup grow or to test a culture without building a tub. For maximum speed and total harvest, I’d still take grain spawn + monotub over this bag.

The water-bath heating system is the standout. There’s a reservoir under the grow chamber and a digital aquarium heater warms the water, so the substrate gets even radiant heat instead of a hot spot from a heat mat. Colonization was the fastest I’ve had in a tub this size. Humidity stayed much more stable too — the warm water underneath helps hold moisture without me constantly misting and cracking the lid.
Setup followed their printed guide and the YouTube tutorial — both are better than most kit instructions. The video walks through assembly and the grow cycle without skipping the small stuff.

Fresh air from the pump is quiet and consistent. Combined with the heat and humidity, conditions stayed even from colonization through fruiting. For a closet or spare-room grow where room temp swings, this is a lot less guesswork than a plain monotub.

Not perfect: it’s more parts than a basic tub, and you’re paying for the automation. Once it’s assembled though, you’re mostly watching the thermometer and letting the timer run the pump and light.
If you want a monotub that actually holds temp and humidity instead of fighting your house climate, this kit is worth it. The water heating idea is genuinely smart. I’d buy it again. I grew some Monsters!!

After trying three other flow hoods and returning them secondary to either manufacturers defect damage and shipping or pour performance, I decided to upgrade to the bonsai flow Hood. I have to say this flow Hood is made with complete quality control and craftsmanship . It is like nothing I’ve ever purchased before this flow. Hood is absolutely engineered to perfection and built with loving care. It is beautiful functional and definitely in its own league! Also purchased the stainless steel trays, which worked perfectly although I only bought one in this world Hood necessitates two as it is 24 inches wide. I have another one on the way!

24ounce jars. Oak ridge day 32 from m.s. syringe.

It comes fully colonized easy to grow

Wow! This LC is a strong variety. It has produced a large quantity of mushrooms me on a variety of different substrates. Upwards of 5-6 flushes on each bag, each of similar size each time. Takes to grain & agar aggressively.

Fast taking LC to agar & grain. Less flushes than I expected with an oyster, but the colors, textures, & taste of the mushrooms were great.

So far.....so good. My first time ever
ever growing Cordyceps Militaris. Clean product that cultured well.

I was able to produce enough good grain spawn & create additional LCs with just one initial syringe purchased. First flush came through beautifully.

Great quality. My cultures took to each plate quickly.

Sturdy plastic. Everything came as advertised with a great set of instructions.