{"product_id":"organic-golden-oyster-mushroom-grow-kit-3-5-lb","title":"Organic Golden Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit (3.5 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 3.5 lb pre-colonised organic substrate block that grows golden oyster mushrooms - vivid canary-yellow clusters with a rich, nutty flavour that grocery stores rarely carry. Open the front panel, mist daily and harvest your first bouquet in 7-10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden Oyster (Pleurotus citrinopileatus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 lbs (1.58 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic hardwood sawdust and wheat straw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor, partial shade \/ indirect room light (all season)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFirst harvest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-10 days after opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExpected harvests\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 flushes per kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 days sealed in the bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 3.5 lb fully colonised organic substrate block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather-resistant instruction card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to our grow support team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen the panel\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 minute): Punch out the front panel and cut a small X into the inner substrate bag. A clean, sharp blade makes a much tighter cut than tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMist daily\u003c\/strong\u003e (30 seconds a day): Place the block in a cool indoor spot with indirect light and mist the opening 2-3 times a day. Golden oysters bruise easily, so handle the cluster only once it is ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e (Day 7-10): Gently twist and pull your mushroom cluster free right before the caps flatten completely. Leave the block in place for the next flush. \u003cem\u003eGolden oyster caps are delicate - cut rather than tear when you can.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLab test results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested by Northwest Analytical Labs on 2026-08-14 (batch GWM-26-0814).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLead (Pb)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.05 ppm — Pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCadmium (Cd)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.02 ppm — Pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMercury (Hg)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.01 ppm — Pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTotal plate count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1,000 CFU\/g — Pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYeast and mould\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;100 CFU\/g — Pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow with us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrown in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small-batch, Pacific Northwest facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Damaged or contaminated? We reship it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird-party lab tested\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heavy metals and microbial screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e: Free over $199\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a grow tent or special equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This kit is designed for a kitchen counter. The block holds the moisture around the mycelium while it fruits, so a humid room and a daily mist are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does golden oyster taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eButtery and nutty, closer to a mild chicken than a conventional mushroom. Chefs prize it sauteed crisp, and it holds its shape when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this kit safe to eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every block is lab tested for heavy metals, microbial load and yeast and mould before it ships, and the Certificate of Analysis for your batch is published on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my block arrives damaged or contaminated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContact us within 30 days with a photo and your order number and we will ship a free replacement. 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