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Taking care of the substrate is rather easy, as all you have to do is place it on a ventilated surface (we recommend sitting it on a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet), cover it loosely with a plastic bag and mist it once or twice daily. In SnoValley’s Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit, you'll find a commercial-grade mushroom substrate (aka material where the mushrooms can grow) that is made up of pacific northwest red alder, organic rye grain and pure shiitake mushroom culture. They're rich in umami flavor and are a great meaty addition to any stir-fry, soup or pasta dish. Shiitake mushrooms are commonly found it supermarkets. These are the best mushroom growing kits to buy in 2022, according to our pros: To determine which mushroom growing kits are the best, we considered price point, mushroom variety, level of difficulty and how long kits would keep producing until they had to be composted. Since we’ve only road tested a couple of mushroom growing kits, we reached out to specialty mushrooms and agroforestry specialist Steve Gabriel to help inform our testing criteria and to provide an expert opinion on what to look for when buying a mushroom kit. In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab, we test a wide variety of kitchen gear, everything from indoor gardens to s’mores makers. "They make a great low-calorie but nutrient-dense choice to add to any meal.” “One cup of raw sliced mushrooms has about 20 calories, but is packed with nutrients like potassium, selenium, copper and B vitamins depending on the variety," says Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, CDN, deputy director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab. They're also packed with multiple health benefits. Fresh homegrown mushrooms are a versatile ingredient for topping pizza or adding a meaty element to a vegetarian ramen. Mushroom growing kits come in a variety of mushroom varietals, from white button mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms to specialty morels and oyster mushrooms. It allows you to learn the process of mushroom cultivation, expose your palate to new mushrooms and even find a new hobby. If you have a green thumb or are a mushroom-loving home cook, purchasing a mushroom growing kit is worth it.
