June 2nd. Chestnut mushroom kit. this block of sawdust is about 5" x 7". Took forever for these little guys to pop out. I always begin to think maybe I got a dud.
but then 4 days later, June 6th I have this
and today, 1 day later, the gills have gone from white to brown!
notice the foil that the cube is sitting on. It is all brown from what I believe are dropped spores. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!
Above is only half of the grouping. Took other half upstairs. Will be having mushrooms with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Chestnuts are mild tasting. I've beeb discarding the stems although they don't seem to be as tough as shiitaki stems.
Unless I get a 2nd group growth, which I often do. I figure these cost almost triple the store? If I get more growth it will cut the cost dramatically. But that OK, it's sort of fun. You worry then suddenly see them pop up and poof! you get to eat!
Makes me smile every time! Ain't that what life's about?
but then 4 days later, June 6th I have this
and today, 1 day later, the gills have gone from white to brown!
Above is only half of the grouping. Took other half upstairs. Will be having mushrooms with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Chestnuts are mild tasting. I've beeb discarding the stems although they don't seem to be as tough as shiitaki stems.
Unless I get a 2nd group growth, which I often do. I figure these cost almost triple the store? If I get more growth it will cut the cost dramatically. But that OK, it's sort of fun. You worry then suddenly see them pop up and poof! you get to eat!
Makes me smile every time! Ain't that what life's about?