From Box to Bounty: How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms at Home with Amherst Mushroom Company
Growing your own food is rewarding, sustainable, and surprisingly simple—especially when it comes to mushrooms. At Amherst Mushroom Company, we make it easy for anyone to experience the joy of homegrown gourmet mushrooms with our Grow-Your-Own Mushroom Kits.
Whether you’re a home cook, parent, or first-time gardener, these kits let you grow fresh, local mushrooms right on your countertop in just 7 to 14 days.
Why Choose Our Mushroom Grow Kits
Our Amherst Mushroom Company grow kits are designed for simplicity, sustainability, and success. Each kit includes a ready-to-fruit block made from local hardwood sawdust and organic materials. No complex setup or special equipment required.
Key benefits:
- Kid-friendly and beginner-proof: Just mist the block 2–3 times a day and watch mushrooms appear within days.
- Harvest in under two weeks: Enjoy restaurant-quality mushrooms at home in about 7–14 days.
- Sustainable and compostable: After harvesting, crumble the used block into your garden or compost pile to enrich the soil.
- Locally grown and packed: Every kit is cultivated and assembled by our team in Amherst, Massachusetts, ensuring quality and freshness.
A Fun, Educational Activity for All Ages
Our mushroom growing kits are more than just a way to produce food—they’re an engaging, hands-on experience. Families love watching mushrooms grow each day, making it a perfect introduction to sustainable food and natural science. Teachers, homeschoolers, and parents alike use these kits as an interactive learning tool, combining ecology, biology, and cooking in one simple project.
The Sustainable Choice
Each grow-at-home kit is 100% compostable. After harvesting, you can easily return the block to your garden or compost pile, completing a natural cycle that enriches your soil and supports future growth.
By choosing Amherst Mushroom Company, you support local agriculture and environmentally friendly farming in Western Massachusetts.
A Great Gift for Food Lovers and Gardeners
Looking for a unique, meaningful gift? A mushroom kit from Amherst Mushroom Company is a perfect choice for home chefs, gardeners, and anyone curious about local food production.
It’s an affordable, sustainable gift that offers the satisfaction of watching something grow—and the reward of cooking with fresh, gourmet mushrooms.
Ready to Grow?
Bring gourmet mushrooms to your kitchen in days. Choose your favorite variety, mist daily, and harvest in about a week.
You can order online or reserve a kit for pickup at our Amherst location. We also offer free delivery for orders over $50 within the 01002 ZIP code.
Order now: amherstmushroom.com/grow-your-own-mushrooms