Chestnut Mushroom Grow Kit

(Scaly Flame Cap)

IMPORTANT: Ideal Fruiting Temperature: 12 – 18°C
Mushrooms will have significant problems or even fail to grow if temperatures exceed 20°C regularly or for more than very short periods of time.

Quick Facts
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Growth Speed: First harvest in 21-27 days - You need to maintain the right conditions the entire time.
Flushes: Typically 2–3 under proper care, more or less depending on you!
Kit Includes: Pre-colonized, ready-to-fruit Chestnut Mushroom block

Farm-Fresh & High-Yield Guarantee

• Always Fresh: Our blocks are never “old stock.” They’re pulled weekly from active crop lines grown for over 150 top restaurants throughout W.A. Our primary focus is growing wholesale mushrooms—kits are simply taken from these same crop lines. Multiple crops every week. We have the best kits because our focus is not on kits!
• Highest Yields in Australia: If you find another kit that beats ours under the same conditions, we’ll refund both orders—and offer you a job!
• Sustainably Made: Crafted from 100% West Australian hardwood sawdust, W.A. legume hulls, and W.A. wheat bran—sterilized and inoculated by our expert team in W.A.

Flavour & Culinary Tips

• Flavour Profile: Earthy, nutty, with a slightly crunchy texture when young.
• Recipe Ideas:
  • Sauté in butter to highlight their nutty aroma.
  • Great in risottos or grain bowls.
  • Perfect as a pizza topping with fresh herbs.
• Pro Tip: Harvest in clusters—these mushrooms often grow in attractive bouquets.
  

Care & Growing Instructions - These are very hard to grow, read the detailed instructions.

• Unbox & Position: Preferably a slightly cooler area with indirect light.
• Mist Daily: Keep humidity high for better cluster formation.
• Maintain Temperature: 13–20°C.
• Watch Them Grow: Look for a lovely, scaly cap texture—harvest while caps are still firm.
  
• More Help: Visit our instructions below for detailed steps and troubleshooting.

Why Choose Our Kits?

• Largest Blocks in W.A.: Exactly what we grow for commercial harvests—no downsized versions.
• No Shelves, No Waiting: Straight from our farm to your door, ensuring peak vitality.
• Trusted by Chefs: 150+ professional kitchens rely on our consistent, top-quality produce.
• Eco-Conscious: Substrates are locally and sustainably sourced.