Chestnut Grow-Kit
Grow beautiful, golden-brown Chestnut mushrooms right in your kitchen! These mushrooms grow in dense, shaggy clusters and are a visual showstopper as they develop. Prized by chefs for their distinct "snap" and unique texture, they are as fun to watch grow as they are to eat.
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Time to Harvest: 14–21 days (from opening).
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Easy to grow: Just mist daily. They love a little extra humidity during the initial pinning stage. Ideal room temps: 18–24°C (65–75°F).
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Flavor & Texture: Deeply nutty and slightly earthy. Unlike many other mushrooms, the stems stay crunchy even after cooking, adding a fantastic texture to risottos, stews, and pastas.
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Benefits: Rich in anti-inflammatory compounds and essential minerals—a gourmet, healthy, and eco-friendly addition to your kitchen.
Preorder & Shipping Info
Freshness First: We use a preorder model to ensure your kit arrives with the most vigorous, living culture possible. Because we inoculate and fully incubate your kit specifically for you, please allow for the following lead time:
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Estimated Shipping Turnaround: 21–28 Business Days
Note: Chestnuts are a "slow and steady" variety. We wait until the block is fully consolidated and the mycelium is at peak strength before shipping to guarantee you a successful harvest.
Want to start growing sooner? Our Lion’s Mane and Manitoba "Silverstone" Oyster varieties are our fastest producers and typically ship in just 7–10 business days.