Wood Ear Mushroom Grow Kit
IMPORTANT: Ideal Fruiting Temperature: 14 – 22°C
Mushrooms will have significant problems or even fail to grow if temperatures exceed 24°C regularly or for more than very short periods of time.
Quick Facts
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Growth Speed: First harvest in 10–14 days
Flushes: Typically 2–3 under proper care, more or less depending on you!
Kit Includes: Pre-colonized, ready-to-fruit Wood Ear block
Farm-Fresh & High-Yield Guarantee
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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!
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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!
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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
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Flavour Profile: Mild, with a crunchy, gelatinous texture perfect in soups and stir-fries.
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Recipe Ideas:
- Add to hot and sour soup for classic texture.
- Toss in a stir-fry with ginger and garlic.
- Mix into salads for a fun crunch.
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Pro Tip: Wood Ear is popular in many Asian dishes—slice thinly to highlight its texture.
Care & Growing Instructions
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Unbox & Position: Warm area, indirect light.
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Mist Daily: Keep the block moist to maintain the jelly-like texture.
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Maintain Temperature: 18–22°C.
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Watch Them Grow: Ear-shaped frills appear within a week—harvest when they reach desired size.
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More Help: Wood Ear tips on our website.
Why Choose Our Kits?
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Largest Blocks in W.A.: Exactly what we grow for commercial harvests—no downsized versions.
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No Shelves, No Waiting: Straight from our farm to your door, ensuring peak vitality.
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Trusted by Chefs: 150+ professional kitchens rely on our consistent, top-quality produce.
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Eco-Conscious: Substrates are locally and sustainably sourced.