Smart Choice - Lion's Mane Mushroom Box

Grow Your Own Gourmet Mushrooms at Home

From kitchen counter to restaurant-quality harvest in just 7 days. Zero experience needed.

Discover the joy of growing your own organic, gourmet mushrooms with our 6-pack variety collection. Each box contains premium wood-based substrate enriched with mushroom nutrients—ready to fruit with minimal effort. No soil, no mess, no guesswork.

✨ Why Customers Love This

🍄 Restaurant-Quality Flavour - Texture and taste that rivals premium chicken. Perfect for plant-based cooking, stir-fries, and gourmet meals.

⏱️ Ridiculously Easy - Just cut, mist, and harvest. First mushrooms appear in 4-7 days. Foolproof instructions included.

🌱 Organic & Sustainable - 100% South African grown. Wood-based substrate with natural mushroom nutrients. Zero pesticides. After harvest, the substrate enriches your garden soil.

🎁 Perfect Gift - Arrives beautifully packaged. Ideal for foodies, wellness enthusiasts, home chefs, and kids' educational projects.

💰 Value Pack - 6 unique varieties in one order. First harvest guaranteed. Potential for additional flushes with proper care.

📦 What's Inside Your Seasonal 6-Pack

Each order includes a ready-to-grow mushroom box

• instructions on the back
• Wood substrate
• mycelium

🏆 The Mushroom Box Difference

✓ First Harvest Guaranteed - If your first flush doesn't grow, we'll replace it (see guarantee details below)
✓ Active Community Support - Join 10,000+ growers in our Facebook group for expert guidance
✓ Stocked in Pick n Pay & Spar - Trusted by South Africa's leading retailers
✓ 4.8★ Rating (300+ reviews) - See what customers are saying below
✓ Educational & Fun - STEM-approved for kids, therapeutic for adults

📐 Product Specification

First Harvest Time 4-21 days (typically 7-10 days)

Yield Per Box 200-400g fresh mushrooms (first flush)

Additional Flushes Possible if ideal conditions maintained & harvested before spore drop

Shelf Life 6+ months unopened

Storage Room temperature until first cut

Growing Temp 15-25°C (normal room temp)

Difficulty Beginner-friendly

Substrate Premium wood with mushroom nutrients

🎯 Perfect For:

• Plant-Based Cooks - Chicken-like texture without the meat
• Wellness Enthusiasts - Functional mushrooms with health benefits
• Educators - Hands-on biology lessons for kids
• Foodies - Farm-to-table freshness at home
• Gift Givers - Unique, memorable, sustainable presents
• Urban Gardeners - Grow food in small spaces

🚀 How It Works (The Easy Way)

Step 1: Join Our Growers Group - Essential for success! Get real-time expert advice within 30 days of receiving your box

Step 2: Cut - Make an X-shaped slit on the box where indicated (takes 30 seconds)

Step 3: Mist - Spray lightly with water 2x daily (morning & evening)

Step 4: Harvest - Twist and pull clusters when caps flatten (4-21 days)

Step 5 (Optional): Second Flush - If you harvested before spores dropped and conditions are ideal, you may get additional flushes. Refrigerate 7-10 days between harvests.

Full detailed growing guide included in every order. Video tutorials available on our resources page.

✅ Our First Flush Guarantee

We guarantee your first harvest will grow if:

1. ✓ You join our Mushroom Growers Group and request guidance within 30 days of receiving your box
2. ✓ You follow the growing instructions provided
3. ✓ You share photos/updates in the group so our experts can help in real-time

If your first flush doesn't grow after following guidance, we'll replace it free.

Why we require group participation: One small mistake can stop growth. Our community catches issues early—it's the difference between success and disappointment. Think of it as having a mushroom expert on call.

Important Notes:

• Additional flushes (2nd, 3rd) are not guaranteed—they only occur if you harvest before spores drop and maintain ideal conditions
• Replacement covers first flush only
• Must request help within 30 days of delivery

❓ Common Questions

Do I need any special equipment?
No. Just water in a spray bottle and a spot with indirect light. Optional: our mushroom grow tent speeds up growth.

Why do I need to join the Facebook group?
Growing mushrooms is simple, but small mistakes happen. Our group gives you real-time expert support to ensure success. It's like having a mushroom hotline—and it's required for our guarantee.

Will I definitely get 2-3 harvests per box?
The first flush is guaranteed (with group support). Additional flushes depend on two critical factors: (1) harvesting before spores drop, and (2) maintaining ideal humidity, temperature, and air flow. Many growers get 2-3 flushes, but we only guarantee the first.

How do I know when to harvest to get more flushes?
Harvest when caps flatten but BEFORE the edges curl up and release spores. Post a photo in the group—we'll tell you exactly when!

What varieties will I get?
It's a surprise! You'll receive 6 different varieties based on what's currently in production. This ensures peak freshness and quality.

How long do fresh mushrooms last?
5-7 days in the fridge in a breathable container (paper bag). We recommend cooking within 2-3 days for peak flavour.

Can kids do this?
Absolutely! It's a popular school science project. Adult supervision recommended for the cutting step.

What do I do with the substrate after?
Add it to your garden—it's excellent compost! Wild mushrooms may even grow in your yard later.

🛒 Ready to Grow?

Ships in 3-5 business days | Free delivery over R800 | First flush guaranteed

👇 Add to Cart and join 10,000+ South Africans growing their own gourmet food at home.

Remember: Join our Growers Group within 30 days to activate your guarantee!

📸 Share Your Harvest

Join our Growers Group to:

• Activate your growth guarantee (required within 30 days)
• Get expert growing tips in real-time
• Share photos of your harvest
• Win monthly prizes for best mushroom pics
• Connect with fellow mushroom enthusiasts

🌍 Sustainable Impact

Every Mushroom Box purchase supports:

• 🌳 Sustainable wood-based substrate production
• 🌱 Zero-pesticide organic farming
• 🇿🇦 Local South African production & jobs
• 🌿 Compostable, soil-enriching disposal

📋 Detailed Growing Instructions (Click to Expand)

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IMPORTANT - Before You Start: Join our Mushroom Growers Group within 30 days of delivery to activate your guarantee. One small mistake can affect your harvest—our experts help you avoid it.

Step 1: Choose Your Location

• Indirect natural light (kitchen counter, shelf near window)
• Good air circulation
• Room temperature 15-25°C
• Optional: Use our mushroom grow tent for faster, more consistent results

Step 2: Make the Cut

• Cut an X-shaped slit where indicated on box
• Size: 5-8cm across
• Post a photo in the growers group if unsure!
• If using grow tent: Place boxes inside and zip up to trap moisture

Step 3: Initial Growth (Days 1-21)

• Mist 2x daily with light spray (don't soak)
• Keep environment humid
• Be patient—first pins appear 4-21 days depending on variety
• Post updates in group so experts can guide you

Step 4: Active Growing Phase

• When mushrooms are visible, increase fresh air
• Open tent more often OR open nearby window
• Continue misting 2x daily
• Monitor daily and ask in group if you see:
  • Mushrooms looking dry → may need more misting
  • Long & stemmy → need more fresh air
  • Soggy or wet → reduce misting
  • Green mold → remove box immediately, post in group

Step 5: Harvest (CRITICAL FOR SECOND FLUSH)

• Harvest BEFORE spores drop to enable additional flushes
• Ready when caps flatten out but edges haven't curled up yet
• When in doubt, post a photo in the group—timing is everything!
• Twist and pull entire cluster from base
• Late harvest = spore drop = no more flushes possible

Step 6: Storage

• Store in breathable container (paper bag, not plastic)
• Refrigerate up to 5-7 days
• Best eaten within 2-3 days of harvest
• Find recipes on our Resources Page

Step 7: Attempting Second Flush (Not Guaranteed)

• Only possible if you harvested before spore drop
• Place harvested box in fridge for 7-10 days to rest
• Remove and repeat misting process
• Maintain ideal conditions (proper humidity, air flow, temperature)
• Second flush is smaller but still delicious
• Some boxes produce 2-3 flushes total if conditions are perfect

Step 8: After Final Harvest

• DON'T THROW AWAY!
• Break apart and add to garden soil
• Enriches soil quality and structure
• May produce wild mushrooms in shaded, moist areas months later

Pro Tips from Our Growers:

• Take photos daily and share progress in group
• Morning misting is more important than evening
• A small fan nearby helps with air circulation
• Patience is key—resist the urge to over-mist
• Ask questions BEFORE problems develop