The Poultry Keeper

Gina · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 471 Location: Kent

I have today started one of those mushroom kits. I tried one many years ago and it didn't do anything but I am hoping they have improved.

Brought it from the local garden centre (£4.99) and you put the first bag in the box then add the other bag, add water and put it in a warm dark place. 1 week later move to dark cooler place and you should then be able to see mushrooms coming up after a week.

Anyone else tried them?

summayah · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton

no, but I always look at them. A month ago my daughter bought me a mushroom log. I had to rest it for a month after getting it and then....do something ~ but I can't find the instructions, ssh don't tell her

NannyP · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:55 pm Post subject:

Yes, make sure you keep it damp and cool. Mine was fine until the cool room began to get hotter as the warmer weather came, therefore it dried out quicker. I moved it to a cool spot, took the lid off to re water it, got distracted, came back and a cat had used it for... you know what Evil or Very Mad

Had one small crop from it. But good fun even then Smile

NannyP · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:56 pm Post subject:

Make it damp and bury it half into the ground. Do a search on PP forum, Loki gave great information about growing mushrooms.
Do search for last 200 days and show 50 posts, that should work. Off to watch telly Rolling Eyes

Gina · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 471 Location: Kent

Yes, not the same after cat has used it I can see that!....should have some evidence of mushrooms in 2 weeks so I figured not long to wait!

(almost the same amount of time for my chicks to hatch - will be a busy weekend!)

jaydee67 · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:50 pm Post subject:

Did one last year with some success - but the kitchen is not a good place to keep it - it dries up! My dad loves them and has one going that he can't keep up with!

summayah · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton

did the search on pp using ~ mushrooms 400 days 50 posts, no results found. Do you have any other clues nannyp?

Carol · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 28 Location: Staffordshire

I had one too, untill I realised the cats were using it as a loo, the mushrooms very quickly lost their appeal. puke_r

nigel · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:47 pm Post subject:

has anyone tried these mushroom dowels from organic catalogue. I've been tempted several times. I love mushroom risotto..

summayah · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton

no, same as you, but then I think where will I get a log from, so go off them again. I bought some green compost from there ~ tares ~ none of it grew ~ but I rather suspect the chickens loved it , as they bashed their way through the rather insubstantial fencing round the patch

NannyP · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:55 pm Post subject:

Sorry no, I guess it got deleted Crying or Very sad

Lisa · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:30 pm Post subject:

The search on PP can still be rather flaky.... it might just be because the posts haven't been sorted yet.

This is (one) thread from Loki called back yard mushroom cultivation

Is that the one you were looking for?

I did have a shitake mushroom log for Xmas (16 months ago). It dried out too much here in our small garden so I took it to Mum's and found it a damp, shady place instead. I haven't looked for a while - I'll have a peep when I'm over there tomorrow. I might have a nice surprise waiting Smile

Or a just a damp log Confused

summayah · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton

thanks once again Lisa, I had been searching for mushroom log ~ so it didn't show it. Very interesting reading too. thank you

bird_babe · Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 473 Location: wales

Hi summayah Edwin Tucker & Sons Ltd,
do mushroom logs they have
shitake mushroom log
tree oyster mushroom log
there web page is
www.edwintucker.com
or E mail seeds@edwintucker.com
hope this helps
BB
if you ask they will send you a catalogue they are in the back
section 3

summayah · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton

thanks bird babe. I followed the link that city chick left and read that thread on pp ~ it was very very interesting. I also got in touch with Loki (the thread starter) and she's given me very clear instructions for what to do. I have to put it in cold water for 12-24hrs ~ to shock it into action and the semi plant it on its side in the shade. So will start it off today, I think