Mushroom Growing Kit Review and Harvest - Multiple Crops and Very Easy

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  • Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
  • In this video, I will be reviewing the Back To The Roots Organic Mushroom Growing Kit. I had never grown mushrooms before, so I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. The kit comes with everything that you will need except a knife and fork. The mushroom growing kit comes with instructions that are very easy to follow, but I went ahead and took video of most of the steps in case anyone out there wanted to follow along. And of the neatest things about growing your own mushrooms with this kit is how fast you go from opening the kit to having fresh homegrown mushrooms to eat.
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Комментарии • 406

  • @sreejam9549
    @sreejam9549 2 года назад +19

    Link where I can buy

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад +2

      There is a link in the description to the mushroom kit.

    • @marishamcdowell552
      @marishamcdowell552 2 года назад

      They sale them for like 12 and some change at Walmart!

    • @Ntxawmxyooj35
      @Ntxawmxyooj35 9 месяцев назад

      Wow, I just got mine at target. But I'm still trying to get some more for my parent them. Hopefully my parent they know how to grow it and read the on the box.

  • @Deathlakespeaks
    @Deathlakespeaks 3 года назад +310

    Your voice is oddly relaxing to listen to can imagine it in audiobooks. Fab timelapse, interesting to see the grow!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +53

      Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad that you enjoyed the time lapse. I've had a couple of other folks suggest audiobook narration. I might look into it some day :)

    • @lordhankthetank
      @lordhankthetank 3 года назад +6

      I second that! Very peaceful 😁

    • @SAMMIESHANE
      @SAMMIESHANE 3 года назад +4

      @@lordhankthetank just thinking the same thing it's really relaxing

    • @carolrichards1203
      @carolrichards1203 3 года назад +2

      Like a cross between Euell Gibbons and Fred Rogers ;)

    • @CJJacksonBGT
      @CJJacksonBGT 2 года назад +1

      100pc agree superb

  • @bamdadkhan
    @bamdadkhan 3 года назад +58

    3:35 - doggo is watching < 3

  • @iamglassthingy3373
    @iamglassthingy3373 3 года назад +44

    I just found this video and your voice gives me "The Bob Ross of agriculture" energy. I enjoy it a lot, mushrooms are also pretty cool

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +3

      :) Believe me, I've heard the Bob Ross comparison more than a few times....along with Joe Pera, Kevin Costner, a few others, and even the Jigsaw Killer, lol. Thanks for watching!

  • @farmers2630
    @farmers2630 3 года назад +55

    I’m glad to see people are getting into the mushroom niche. It’s super easy and fun to produce multiple harvests and you can take spore prints or take some of your mycelium and do a liquid culture, or agar dish transfers and never run out! Start learning a little about mycology and substrates for your particular mushrooms and your off to the races! Good luck! God bless!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for the information and encouragement! Much appreciated!

    • @girlinawolfhoodiewolf2426
      @girlinawolfhoodiewolf2426 2 года назад +1

      What you never run out of mushrooms?

    • @NpgSymboL
      @NpgSymboL 2 года назад +4

      Can we please learn more about this?

    • @paulunderwood7376
      @paulunderwood7376 2 года назад +1

      @@girlinawolfhoodiewolf2426 that's what I'm hoping for! I bought mine at Walmart! In the garden supplies outside! It's really easy and fast! You can't fail if you follow the instructions!

    • @paulunderwood7376
      @paulunderwood7376 2 года назад +1

      @@NpgSymboL what do you Wonder about them?

  • @AllisReu
    @AllisReu 3 года назад +40

    Thank you, especially for the tip about turning the block over for a second use.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +7

      You're welcome, Allison! I'm glad that I could help. We enjoyed the whole experience, and will probably do it again at some point.

    • @nolanfoster6782
      @nolanfoster6782 3 года назад +3

      @@MidwestGardener that is a great tip! I did not turn the block and got three harvest. I have flipped the box I might have gotten a total of six harvest!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +3

      Thanks! That's nice to know that you can get multiple harvests without flipping the box too.

    • @nolanfoster6782
      @nolanfoster6782 3 года назад +2

      @@MidwestGardener I wonder if you could mix the kit in a bigger kit so as to grow more colonies at a time

    • @nolanfoster6782
      @nolanfoster6782 3 года назад +2

      So you could mix the kit in a five gallon bucket to make a bigger harvest

  • @christinapartain3398
    @christinapartain3398 2 года назад +19

    Thank you. My husband and I just bought this kit from Home Depot and we wanted more info on what we could expect. They're just now starting to grow today, woo hoo😊

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад +5

      Nice! I hope you guys enjoy the experience as much as we did!

  • @johanac2747
    @johanac2747 3 года назад +21

    Your voice is so gentle, it's really relaxing

  • @achilles2569
    @achilles2569 3 года назад +12

    The wholesome content we all need

  • @hillarygavan5203
    @hillarygavan5203 Год назад +2

    Just got our kit..the instructions were a little confusing so glad we found this video. Cant wait to see what we can grow

  •  5 месяцев назад +2

    These are some gorgeous mushrooms! Great job 😍 if you do it again, or for anyone watching, if you twist while you pull them off they will break away from the substrate easier.

  • @rosea830
    @rosea830 3 года назад +17

    We've been buying one of those kits for our son for the last couple of years.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +2

      Cool! I hope he enjoyed it as much as we did.

  • @kari7403
    @kari7403 3 года назад +42

    Man, I LOVE your voice. I wish you had some audio recording or narrating stories and books of some kind. If you narrated scary stories and creepy pastas, the creepy pasta community would go nuts over your voice!!!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +11

      Thanks Kari! I've had lots of comments about my voice, both good and bad. If I remember right, somebody once said I sounded a little like the Jigsaw killer, Joe Pera, Bob Ross, and a few others. I have to admit this was the first time I've ever heard of creepy pasta.

    • @top9compilations829
      @top9compilations829 3 года назад +5

      I agree. Such a comfy voice. Love it.

  • @Candeekissez
    @Candeekissez 3 года назад +19

    I've heard you can turn the "block" around and grow mushrooms from the sides and ends. I just harvested my first crop. I'm a vegetarian, so I fried the mushrooms in a little margarine, poured in a little amino acids, and balsamic vinegar, cooked it until it rendered down and served it over angel hair pasta with some cheese. YummO!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +4

      I never thought of trying the ends. I'm keep that in mind for next time....thanks. Thanks for sharing how you cooked yours too. That sounds so good!

  • @revlo8483
    @revlo8483 3 года назад +6

    Glad RUclips recommended this video to me

  • @rachelfilas6815
    @rachelfilas6815 Год назад +1

    Your voice is just as soothing to listen to as Bob Ross and his painting show was.

  • @SweetGoddess420
    @SweetGoddess420 2 года назад +2

    I got one for Christmas this year. I'm actually impressed

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      Nice! I hope you enjoy growing yours as much as we enjoyed growing outs.

  • @tTheParakeet
    @tTheParakeet Год назад +2

    My mom just bought me one of these! I’m excited for them to grow. I’m soaking my bag right now.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  Год назад +2

      Good luck! I hope it does well for you. They are pretty fun to watch grow, because they grow so fast.

  • @theraVen27
    @theraVen27 2 года назад +4

    Ok I saw a ton of little black bulbs all over my mushroom block and I was worried it was just nasty scary black mold growing in a maybe dirty box. This makes me feel much better thank you

  • @duhaimap1
    @duhaimap1 3 года назад +10

    Hello, I have a mushroom garden that I made out of logs. Mushroom Totems. They really haven't produced much in the 4 years I've had them. However, the mushroom kits do work very well. I've had 2 of them and they produced lots of mushrooms 3 times. After they are spent you can break up the substrate to inoculate Totems if you want to get your monies worth. Great vid!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      Hello. Those mushroom totems sound pretty interesting! Thanks for the tip about reusing the kits to inoculate totems! I will have to keep that in mind.

  • @btagg2024
    @btagg2024 3 года назад +15

    I got one for Christmas too! My sister gave it to me yesterday. Your video came at the perfect time. I saw it in my notifications and wanted to see how yours went before I started mine. I am super excited to start mine now! Have a blessed week!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Beth! I hope you get a nice crop from yours, and enjoy watching it as much as we did. It's kind of neat to be able to grow food in your own home.

  • @anonymous1hahaa
    @anonymous1hahaa 3 года назад +4

    this was a pleasant timelapse video. something about ripping the mushrooms from the kit was so satisfying.

  • @beautai549
    @beautai549 3 года назад +2

    i already grow my own mushrooms but this was such a relaxing video thank you so much. your voice is going on my "talk me to sleep" list. could listen to you talk about anything i bet.

  • @donduck6195
    @donduck6195 Год назад +1

    I bought (3) of the same kits for my boys (9, 11, 13) and we're starting them tomorrow. As I'm watching your video I realized you have the same windows and countertops as me. Small world

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  Год назад

      Small world indeed. Good luck with your kits! I'm sure your boys will enjoying seeing how fast they grow.

  • @sidewalksurfer96
    @sidewalksurfer96 2 года назад +2

    Loved the video. So refreshing to stumble upon quality and informative content these days like this.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      Thank you very much! I really appreciate that!!

  • @melloncolliebutterfly8506
    @melloncolliebutterfly8506 2 года назад +1

    I love how calming your voice is

  • @UT33200
    @UT33200 3 года назад +6

    Those both turned out super well. The one we did didn't do as well, but we set it out and forgot about it too and came back to a huge amount drying up. Really cool process and one Kiddo really enjoyed. May have to give those another try at some point. Thanks for the share!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +3

      It's one of those things that I think everyone should try at least once. Now my son got a venus fly trap and has me interested in carnivorous plants. There goes one more iron in the fire :)

  • @rosewood513
    @rosewood513 2 года назад +2

    Mine started to grow in the third say. These are amazing. I will be starting to grow them in the garden. After I get my second spurt I will make a bed in my garden. It is possible and very easy.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed growing them. I never thought about trying in the garden.

  • @CBsGreenhouseandGarden
    @CBsGreenhouseandGarden 3 года назад +6

    Awesome job done growing ya some mushrooms. Been a long time since we done any. Very nice harvest ya got Mr. Jim. Stay safe and have a great weekend!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +2

      Thanks CB! Yep, it is just one of those things to do for the fun of it. We both thought it was pretty fun to watch them grow. You have a great and safe weekend too!

  • @rieriesanimals5620
    @rieriesanimals5620 3 года назад +3

    I got the same kit :) overnight it got so big! Loved your video and made me very hopeful for the rest of the grow

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      Nice! I hope you enjoy growing them as much as we did. It is pretty amazing how fast they grow.

  • @EllaCruzfansite
    @EllaCruzfansite Год назад +1

    Scraping is what really get a nice full crop scrape the hecck
    out of it

  • @miraa1887
    @miraa1887 3 года назад +1

    I likes this video so much , I think you really have a kind heart
    You heart and reply to everysingle comment , that's so heartwarming

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks Mira! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!

  • @michelleblackburn255
    @michelleblackburn255 3 года назад +9

    That’s great that You documented the process! Love it!Growing mushrooms is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now. Been looking into Winecaps in a shady place in the garden and other options, but I haven’t decided yet which route to take. I do love oyster mushrooms!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Michelle! I still don't know very much about mushrooms, but growing these makes me want to learn more. Luckily for me, it was pretty easy to do. That would be cool if you could find a place in your garden that would work for you.

  • @Sherakee
    @Sherakee Год назад +1

    Love the POOCH assistant!😊❤

  • @lydianicolenorwick125
    @lydianicolenorwick125 Год назад +1

    Thank you! Very helpful! Back to the Roots actually sent me this video for instructions.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  Год назад

      You're very welcome! That awesome that they recommend the video to folks! Did they send a link by email?

  • @calvinsmelliott5458
    @calvinsmelliott5458 2 года назад +1

    Will you read me a bedtime story? Your voice is so soothing. And, thanks for the awesome video!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      You're welcome! I have been asked that a few times.

  • @dgaoyamaat
    @dgaoyamaat 3 месяца назад +1

    3:41 the look om the dogs face is hilarious 🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @AwesomeK285
    @AwesomeK285 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for sharing, I didn’t realize it would take that fast to harvest. I’ve watch a video of shiitake mushroom grown in a tree in Japan that doesn’t harvest for like 1-2 years. This look symbol and easy, I might try this.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +2

      I wouldn't have the patience to wait one or two years. This one is pretty quick and easy.

  • @dennisx4492
    @dennisx4492 3 года назад +1

    I subscribed only because of his soothing voice... And time-lapse

  • @heavenbound1026
    @heavenbound1026 Год назад +1

    Hi!😃Thank you for all your videos, you are a gem! The plastic fork idea is brilliant 🤩

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  Год назад +1

      Hi! Thank you for the very kind words. I really appreciate it!

  • @jeremyanthony3744
    @jeremyanthony3744 Год назад

    Thank You. I found your video and directions better than the company, “Back to the Roots”. The pamphlet that came with the Kit says to face the box’s opening away from indirect sunlight. You go to “Back to the Roots” how to video and they say to face the box’s opening towards indirect sun.
    Thanks for the info.

  • @mysticmoonchild7053
    @mysticmoonchild7053 3 года назад +2

    So cool plus your voice is so soothing Thanks for the content

  • @BobMelsimpleliving.
    @BobMelsimpleliving. 3 года назад +4

    Good morning Jim. You two did well. I did try to grow mushrooms several years ago. I did everything wrong and got the results I deserved. 😖 Who knows perhaps I'll give it another go. Best wishes Bob.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +2

      Good morning Bob. I wasn't sure what to expect, so I was pleased to get anything out of the ones that I grew.

    • @itsmoey
      @itsmoey 2 года назад

      I got two boxes as a gift and I couldn't manage to get the mushrooms to grow. Any recommendations? Can I rebag it at all?

  • @RiazUddin-sk3uw
    @RiazUddin-sk3uw 3 года назад +3

    That looks easy and fun! Thanks for sharing the video mate.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      That is exactly what it was....easy and fun. They grow so fast that you can see the difference from morning to night.

    • @RiazUddin-sk3uw
      @RiazUddin-sk3uw 3 года назад +1

      Hope they ship it to Australia. I’ll give it a try :))

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      I'm not sure, but I'm guessing that amazon has an Australian version.

    • @RiazUddin-sk3uw
      @RiazUddin-sk3uw 3 года назад +1

      @@MidwestGardener hope so! Fingers crossed :))

  • @hq3473
    @hq3473 Год назад +1

    Mushrooms are cool 😊

  • @sussekind9717
    @sussekind9717 2 года назад +5

    I have just started growing mushrooms at home for the 1st time, after collecting wild mushrooms for the last 40+ years. Now, I don't know how it is growing mushrooms at home, but in the wild, we would always make sure to cut, never pluck or tear the mushrooms, out of their substrate. This insured the least amount of damage to the mycelium, so future growth would not be inhibited.
    I guess I have some experimentation to do...
    But that's OK, I'm a scientist at heart, I love to experiment.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      Thanks for the tip. I love a good experiment myself. Good luck with the indoor ones!

    • @sussekind9717
      @sussekind9717 2 года назад +1

      Just an update, I've had a harvest of pearl oysters, and also one of pink oysters, so far in the last 6 weeks. Pretty good, as as I miss having good mushrooms out of season.
      I'm working on some golden oysters, but they seem to be really slow about pinning (nothing after 3 weeks). I guess I'll just have to keep an keep an eye on them, keep misting, be patient, and see what happens.
      I'm not getting top end results, but they're not bad I think, for my 1st try.
      I'll keep you guys posted on any further experiments, as well as any successes/failures.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      @@sussekind9717 Thanks a bunch for the update! I really appreciate that.

  • @memberson
    @memberson 3 года назад +1

    Very good job on this video it shows you how to plant them only thing I was waiting for was how much it cost thank you for the video

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks! Yes, I should have mentioned the cost.

  • @canadiankabingurl9782
    @canadiankabingurl9782 3 года назад +4

    That's interesting! Never knew about these kits. 😊 👍

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +2

      Yes, we thought it was pretty interesting too. It's one of those things that I might not have ever bought for myself. But I'm glad I got it for Christmas :)

    • @canadiankabingurl9782
      @canadiankabingurl9782 3 года назад +1

      @@MidwestGardener ☺ 👍

  • @bsweat9230
    @bsweat9230 2 года назад +1

    🥰 Thank you for the video. This is going to be fun!

  • @Im.k.m.aka.kalaashnikov
    @Im.k.m.aka.kalaashnikov Год назад +1

    The company that makes these kits send out links to this vid! It's great to see how many mushrooms you can get

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  Год назад

      That's awesome to hear. Thanks for letting me know!

  • @thelongroadwithryan3788
    @thelongroadwithryan3788 2 года назад +1

    Started my first kit today

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад +1

      Nice! Hope you enjoy the experience as much as we did, Ryan.

  • @meph1570
    @meph1570 3 года назад +2

    looks so fun to do in quarantine, but sadly we don't have mushroom growing kit here in my country.
    i grow veggies too in my small balcony but the quickest growing among them needs 3 months.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Yes, growing things does take some time, but the time will pass whether you plant them or not. I'm glad that you are able to grow some things though, so many have only and indoor option. Good luck with your balcony garden.

  • @michaelbrennan7148
    @michaelbrennan7148 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for posting. Hello to the dog in the video as well. Looks like a Pit Bull? Have a good day.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks Michael! Yep, Chloe is a Pit Bull. She's a pretty friendly dog. You have a great day too!

  • @botanicaltreasures2408
    @botanicaltreasures2408 3 года назад +1

    Wow! I should buy one of these to use as woodsy decor.

  • @We_Are_All_Vultures
    @We_Are_All_Vultures 3 года назад +3

    Try olive oil, garlic or garlic powder (a little thyme if you have it) and just fry them down and then add a bit of butter before you take it off the heat (some chives if you have them growing in the garden would be great at this point) season with salt and pepper and then put it on toast (and some fresh arugula/ fresh baby spinach on top if you grow it and shaved Parmesan cheese if you want to get fancy!!) But honestly, you can keep it so simple and the great produce does the work.
    or atop steak
    🍞🧀🥖🍄🥬🥩🥘👩🏻‍🍳

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      I sure sounds good. Thanks for the tip, Jessica!

  • @ashaaron5246
    @ashaaron5246 2 года назад +1

    This is a great video! Love how the dog looks on curiously, wondering if this is gonna be food for him!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      Thanks a bunch! Yes, she is always ready for food :)

  • @suhc3437
    @suhc3437 2 года назад +1

    Just amazing I ordered it on Amazon.
    Thanks for sharing the video 😍

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      Thanks! I hope you enjoy the experience as much as we did!

  • @AnOldSchoolHome
    @AnOldSchoolHome 3 года назад +1

    That time laps was so cool!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      Yep, there is something about watching time lapse videos. They grow pretty fast even in regular time.

    • @SashaDeKasha
      @SashaDeKasha 3 года назад

      @@MidwestGardener time lapse videos are very helpful when you want to kill some time... and I killed a lot of it 😂

  • @Mrsnufleupagus
    @Mrsnufleupagus 3 года назад +1

    Great return from that box my friend!! I will have to give that a go.... we love mushrooms:))

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! You would probably really enjoy it then. You might even figure out a way to work mushrooms into your business.

    • @Mrsnufleupagus
      @Mrsnufleupagus 3 года назад +1

      @@MidwestGardener Lol...been thinking about that a lot!!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      @@Mrsnufleupagus If there's a way, I know you'll find it :)

  • @jorozz_0840
    @jorozz_0840 3 года назад +10

    I’m scared to touch the mushrooms when I’m a kid.
    Anyways your voice is nice.

  • @scottfoss716
    @scottfoss716 3 года назад +1

    Wow, very cool Jim. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @britnielevi110
    @britnielevi110 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the great video. Love your voice! 😊

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks Britnie! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @SteadfastTrailFarm
    @SteadfastTrailFarm 3 года назад +1

    I got one! Thanks for the link! Thought it would be a cool experiment for my son as well :) ~jc

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      Awesome! That's a great idea. And usually you don't have to wait that long to see results.

  • @jeannetteyoung8585
    @jeannetteyoung8585 2 года назад +1

    I just started mine 3 days ago in Michigan. I'm afraid i didn't scrape away enough substrate. Oh well. Looks like I have a chance at a do-over.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      Thanks for letting us know how it's going with yours, Jeannette! Hope the next try works better.

  • @SteadfastTrailFarm
    @SteadfastTrailFarm 3 года назад +1

    That's pretty amazing!! I am thinking pizza toppings! I want one! Thanks for sharing!! ~jc

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the tip. I never thought of pizza topping, although I have used some of our fresh peppers out of the garden on pizza.

  • @CkhanDaily
    @CkhanDaily 2 месяца назад +1

    Respect from perth❤

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 месяца назад

      Thanks! Always great to hear from folks from Australia!

  • @wongeggyork8789
    @wongeggyork8789 3 года назад +3

    Oh myyy I ALWAYS want to grow mushrooms (lets just say i love to eat all types of fungus....all food actually but mushroom? Thats top of my list) im using this video to convince my parents to allow me to grow them now. (They keep saying the highly nutritious soil attracts unwanted bacteria and fungus) glad to see you suceeded!! Taste good?

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks! Yes, my wife and I both thought they tasted good. Good luck.

  • @ChewingBarbie
    @ChewingBarbie 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this! Very useful.

  • @hanspeter1080
    @hanspeter1080 3 года назад +2

    What u also can do is to mix new substrate on your own. Take the old piece of your mushroom substrate and break it into little pieces. Mix it with the new one and wait till the myzel is growing. U can use a platic bag for the new mixture.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks for the tips1

    • @NpgSymboL
      @NpgSymboL 2 года назад +1

      So just get more coffee beans and mix the used stuff in? And then Do what? Keep spraying it with water??

    • @thuynguyenkm8892
      @thuynguyenkm8892 2 года назад

      @@NpgSymboL I think just plug the top with a cotton ball and wait untill the bag turn white all.

  • @bryangooden4298
    @bryangooden4298 3 года назад +6

    Those dogs are like : "looks edible"

  • @rmespe
    @rmespe 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful dog!!!! Love this video. Now going to see if they ship to Maui.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Yes, Cloe is a pretty dog....and a good girl :) I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!

  • @beholddarknessdeath7284
    @beholddarknessdeath7284 3 года назад +2

    You seem like an extremely nice person you earned a sub

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thank you very much for those kind words and for subscribing! I really do appreciate it!

  • @melindacash1268
    @melindacash1268 3 года назад +1

    I always wanted to try that! Great video, i saw the kits at Lowes for about 24.99

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks Melinda! It's worth a try. We thought it was fun. I'm sure there are many other options out there too. I just did this kit because I got it for Christmas.

  • @barbiefairytopia2803
    @barbiefairytopia2803 3 года назад +1

    wow beautiful

  • @cheeboonrosencrans7061
    @cheeboonrosencrans7061 3 года назад +3

    Hi Jim ,I never see growing mushrooms before very interesting,thanks for sharing and wishing you and family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks for the Thanksgiving well wishes. That is much appreciated. I hope you and your family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving also. We thought the mushrooms growing was very interesting to see too.

  • @davidpruitt3982
    @davidpruitt3982 3 года назад +2

    I bet they were awesome with the onions, gravy and steak? I almost bought a kit earlier this year but didn't. Thanks for the video Jim and have a great weekend. 👍🏻

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      Yep, in the gravy over steak was great. They were pretty good in chicken and noodles too. You have a great weekend too, David!

    • @xilenclev7524
      @xilenclev7524 3 года назад +2

      Even just as simple as butter, garlic, salt, and pepper does wonders

  • @WarblesOnALot
    @WarblesOnALot 3 года назад +1

    G'day,
    Yay Team !
    That looks to be a very well thought-out little Kit...; I'll keep my eye out for one.
    I have a question for you, but it's about Mutant (Red) Silverbeets...(!), rather than Mushrooms.
    This year, because I now have a $10,000 Firehose Collection featuring 3 Pumps & 2 Delivery Pipelines coming from my Dam & my neighbour's Solar Bore Tanks, and 15,000 Litres in 3 Buoywall Tanks sitting on the Lawn..., so that my Water supply is now guaranteed - I "bit the bullet" & bought some Storage Tubs, drilled Drain-Holes in them, painted them to protect the Plastic from UV Light, and am now having another go at a Vegetable Garden..., for the first time in 15 years...
    So, I have 13 Tubs holding about 1,100 litres of Soil - in which are now growing Potatos (2 types, in 3 Tubs) Carrots, Beetroots, Tomatos, Corn, Onions, Beans Zucchinis (2 Tubs, with 2 types) & Silver Beets - half of which are "normal" & half are actual Mutants..., which have Stems ranging from White with Pink edges..., through all Pale Pink..., to solid Bright Fluourescent Pink...(!).
    Their Leaves are definitely "Silver-Beet shaped" rather than being Beetroot-Leaf shaped, and the Red Stems are not as dark as the Red of the actual Beetroots' Stems...; so I'm kinda wondering what the Mutant Variety of Leaves will taste like when boiled..., or whether perhaps they'll produce a Beetroot-type of Tuber under the Soil, instead of/as well as eadible Leaves....?
    I put up a Video showing them & the Garden last week, and I thought you might get a bit of a giggle from my little crop of Mutants (!).
    I hope you & yours are all safe in the ongoing Pandemic...(?), and if you know what's going to come out of what we're calling ovet here Trumpy's "Cuckoo Coup" (because "going a bit Cuckoo..." is slang hereabouts for going mad !)...; then a hot tip from your part of the Country would be much appreciated.
    Shortly after the Election I made an Outside-Fire video trying to extrapolate the various trends & happenings, titled -
    "America Versus 'MurriKa(!)...; The Spectacle !"
    and I must say that both CoViD-19 & Trumpy are both tracking fairly-well down the Paths upon which I speculated for them... (I made the video on the day that Trumpy fired his Secretary of Defence...).
    On a lighter note, at the start of November I succeeded in capturing the Full Moon setting - visibly to the North of due West, followed 12 minutes later by the Sun rising visibly to the South of due East...; both sights seen accross my "Time-Cube", or 5-faced Cubic-Sundial, which then tells the time on 3 Faces (South-Vertical, East-Vertical, & Horizontal) for an hour & 15 minutes before transitioning from the South-Vertical Dial to the North-Vertical Gnommon...; and it's only possible to catch that whole combination on 4 mornings per year.
    The video is titled,
    "Finally..., Flat Earth Versus Sundials ; The Definitive Observational Analysis !"
    following Sunrise, after a Hop-on Cameo by Kangaroos & Wallabies (to prove my location, at 30-Degrees South....), I introduce a Map of the Flat Earth Hypotheses, complete with it's 3-D scale "Small, Low, Sun, & Moon"..., to demonstrate via Camera-Angles that nobody who lived on any Flat Earth Hypothesis could ever see the Sun or Moon either set below, or rise above, the flatness of their visible Horizon...!
    My contention is that any Sundial telling the Local Apparent Time, anywhere on Earth, is the definitive Backyard Experiment by which anyone, anywhere, can falsify any Flat Earth Hypothesis ever hatched...(!).
    I've been meaning to make that Video for quite a while...
    Anyway, that's probably the pick of my little litter, lately..., and I suspect that you might enjoy it...(?).
    Such is life,
    Have a good one...
    Stay safe.
    ;-p
    Ciao !

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      I took a look at your Silver-beets. We have a different name for them here. We call them Swiss Chard. I would say that they should taste and act just like any Silver-beet you've had before, except for the color. They sell packages of seeds that have mixed colors here, with even some yellow. I also grow a variety of Swiss Chard that is called Ruby, and has red stems and red veins in the leaves. I would say you have a pretty good garden growing! I hope you don't have squash vine borers there. I can't grow .zucchini here because of them.

    • @WarblesOnALot
      @WarblesOnALot 3 года назад +1

      @@MidwestGardener
      Thankyou..., I was wondering about it...; they're very decorative - and I've heard of Carrot and Beetroot tops called "Soup Greens", so I figured they probably wouldn't hurt to eat them...
      I plan to cook the Red, Pink, & White varieties in separate Pots, and see if there's any Taste-Gradient (?)...
      Thanks again,
      Have a good one...
      Stay safe.
      ;-p
      Ciao !

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      You're welcome. That sounds like a good experiment on the taste test experiments. We young beetroot tops in salads sometimes. It was good to see something growing. Our garden is dead for the next few months.

    • @WarblesOnALot
      @WarblesOnALot 3 года назад +1

      @@MidwestGardener
      Yeah, we're getting continual "Unusually Warm" Days relieved by the occasional "Promise of Rain".
      A professional Water-Carter, the bloke I bought 60 tons from last year, told me that his business is starting to pick up lately...; and that,
      "Drought always comes in on 'the promise of rain'...", so the fact that we're living from Storm to Storm is a bit of a worry.
      At least the Firefighting Equipment is growing Food though, rather than fending off threats of Bushfires.
      Such is Life,
      Have a good one...
      Stay safe.
      ;-p
      Ciao !

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      Hoping rain comes your way.

  • @mrcleanisin
    @mrcleanisin Год назад +1

    I got the kit the grew the mushrooms that are sitting on the kitchen table, now I'm searching for when and how to pluck them and wash and prepare and eat them.

  • @ip6435
    @ip6435 Месяц назад +1

    2 years later I bought that exact kit in the Walmart

  • @brandon080693
    @brandon080693 3 года назад +1

    this is very bob ross vibes. i love it

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks Brandon! I've heard that a few times, along with a few other voices out there.

  • @julius-sumner-miller
    @julius-sumner-miller 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @shirleyk623
    @shirleyk623 3 года назад +1

    That's a great idea. I'm not a mushroom fan but hubby is. I'm not sure I would have the correct growing area for them. I sure would like to try growing them.
    Just thought I'd share, I finally have bananas on my Dwarf Cavendish banana tree. Yeah!!! I harvested my sweet potatoes and got about 3-4 lbs. Not to bad for the small (new) garden area I guess.
    Take care and have a great and safe Thanksgiving

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Well, you might have to grow some for your husband then. That's great that you have bananas on your dwarf cavendish! On those sweet potatoes....when ever I harvest anything, I try to be thankful if I end up with more than I started with :) Sounds like you got a few nice ones. You guys have a great Thanksgiving too!

    • @shirleyk623
      @shirleyk623 3 года назад +1

      @@MidwestGardener That's so true. Live and learn with each new garden you plant😄 Home grown definitely taste better than store bought. I can't wait until my bananas are ripe🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      Let us know how they taste when you get some.

  • @ceciliamaestas5362
    @ceciliamaestas5362 2 года назад +1

    I'm wanting to plant something with my young children but want a plant/flower which will grow will direct sunlight and with little maintenance as I know they can garden at least a week.

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      I can think of a plant or flower that will grow in one week. Some might sprout.

  • @tenecaidom3511
    @tenecaidom3511 2 года назад +1

    Hey thanks for the video it helped a lot

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      You're welcome! I'm glad that it was helpful!

  • @SassyLeeHillius
    @SassyLeeHillius Год назад +1

    I got mine for Christmas it's doing well. Almost done with the pink mushroom I got two of the long ones not sure what they're called

  • @kaywhite8377
    @kaywhite8377 3 года назад +1

    Sir, ur so adorable! Thank you for the video!

  • @drowningnixis
    @drowningnixis Год назад +1

    Thanks for the vid!

  • @sherinc3492
    @sherinc3492 3 года назад +1

    Great video👍

  • @mitchhobock683
    @mitchhobock683 7 месяцев назад +1

    I’m trying a box right now.

  • @sylvesterwilliams9531
    @sylvesterwilliams9531 2 года назад +1

    I get itchy just watching stuff like this

  • @3Dhyana
    @3Dhyana 3 года назад +1

    I grew them in NH with great success but I can’t get them grow in Florida.

  • @startingfromscratch6633
    @startingfromscratch6633 3 года назад +3

    How cool❤️💛

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks! It was pretty fun to watch them grow.

  • @KIRALYW
    @KIRALYW 3 года назад +8

    That’s a great idea if you don’t have ‘mushroom’ in the garden. See what I did there?

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад

      Thanks Kira! Yes, I saw :)

    • @jmattf
      @jmattf 3 года назад +1

      hahaha i dont get it

  • @Michelle-yh6nf
    @Michelle-yh6nf Год назад +1

    I’m trying to re-harvest without much luck

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  Год назад

      Sorry to hear that, Michelle. I would be tempted to try another side of the cube.

  • @georgegavriluti3066
    @georgegavriluti3066 2 года назад +2

    I want to buy it,please let me know how, thanks George

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  2 года назад

      Hello George. There should be a link to the one I used in the description.

  • @milkyard8431
    @milkyard8431 3 года назад +1

    Great video! Did your son do anything different by chance? Mine is only popping out 2 bunches in the corners which makes me wonder if I scraped too much white stuff off.. still satisfying to watch!

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! I just asked him about it, and he said that our lighting was different. His was facing away from the window like mine was, but probably got more indirect natural light. Maybe you can do better on the next try.

  • @chochooshoe
    @chochooshoe 3 года назад +2

    seems like you could have waited a bit longer for the mushrooms to get bigger? they can get a lot more fluffy at the top

    • @MidwestGardener
      @MidwestGardener  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for the tip. That was our first time, so we were still learning.

  • @neillmadhavan6553
    @neillmadhavan6553 Год назад +1

    You have a lovely voice

  • @meowmeng3632
    @meowmeng3632 3 года назад +1

    I love your voice

  • @marlyruiz9586
    @marlyruiz9586 Год назад

    Thank you! It helped a lot!!