First, let's talk about all the online forums & groups. These can be a great tool for new growers, but they can also be overwhelming and confusing. There are hundreds of "how-to" guides & videos all over the internet. There is not only one correct way to grow. Mushrooms can be grown in all different mediums and methods. Using the proper ingredients and technique is key. What we see all the time is information overload. Every forum, group, or site may have its preferred way or suggest its way is the best. People tend to read many variations of a growing technique and mix different methods. This is what leads to failures. We've made our kit design a certain way for a reason: to eliminate variables that often cause failure.
Why our grow kit design differs
- When we designed our kits we had to make sure that they were as foolproof as possible. A huge factor in growing is temperature. Too hot or too cold makes a huge difference. Many of our kits include heaters that efficiently warm your grow without having to heat an entire room.
- Another factor is where you decide to grow. Whether it's a spare bedroom, basement, or crawlspace, there is a kit for you. Instead of drilling holes all over your growing container (called shotgun style) and using air from the room, our larger kits use a low-pressure aquarium air pump connected to a HEPA filter hose that pumps clean air in automatically. While this may seem unnecessary to some, it's been a huge success for years. You can grow in almost any indoor spot without having to think about how clean or dirty it is. Our MycoClimate automated monotub takes that idea furthest, controlling both temperature and fresh air for you.
- The kits are reusable! All the items in the kit can be reused except the substrate itself. The glass jars can be used again, along with all the equipment. When you're ready for another round, grab a refill kit.
Want to see the options side by side? Browse our mushroom grow kits or read our guide to choosing the right grow kit. And if something goes sideways, our contamination playbook and monotub pinning guide cover the most common problems.
Thanks for reading!