{"product_id":"merryhill-mushrooms-chestnut-mushroom-growing-kit","title":"Merryhill Mushrooms Chestnut Mushroom Growing Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own chestnut mushrooms at home, no garden needed. This ready-to-grow kit from Merryhill Mushrooms in West Sussex arrives with the hard work already done, so you can go from box to first harvest in a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut mushrooms have a firmer bite and a richer, nuttier flavour than the pale buttons you find in the supermarket. They are brilliant pan-fried with a little butter, tossed through pasta, or piled onto toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-spawned compost block (mycelium already established)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed bag of casing soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull growing instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou only need a clean spray bottle from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the box, rehydrate the casing soil, and spread it loosely over the compost. Rest the lid on for about 8 days, then mist twice a day. Keep the kit somewhere cool and shaded (around 14 to 21°C). First mushrooms usually appear 16 to 24 days after setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much will you get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 3 to 4 harvests over 5 to 7 weeks, adding up to roughly 1 to 1.5kg of fresh mushrooms. Each flush follows about 10 to 14 days after the last pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave the kit unopened and it will keep for 2 to 3 months before you start it, which makes it a lovely gift. Once opened, follow the instructions and begin misting as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-planted in small batches on a family farm in Storrington, West Sussex. Suitable for beginners, and a gentle project for children with a bit of adult help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merryhill Mushrooms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60298827202944,"sku":"MH-MUSH-CHESTNUT","price":19.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6529\/3075\/files\/chestnut-mushroom-growing-kit.jpg?v=1793624350","url":"https:\/\/theindoorgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/merryhill-mushrooms-chestnut-mushroom-growing-kit","provider":"The Indoor Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}