Chestnut Mushroom Grow Block | Rich Nutty Flavour | Robust Texture for Hearty Dishes 2.5L Grow Block

Chestnut Mushroom Grow Blocks bring gourmet-quality fungi straight to your kitchen with ease. These grow blocks are Fully prepared and require no special equipment. With daily misting and the right conditions, you’ll harvest richly flavoured mushrooms with firm, meaty stems and stunning reddish-brown caps.

Chestnut mushrooms (Pholiota adiposa or Agrocybe aegerita, often labelled based on strain) offer a nutty, robust flavour with subtle sweetness and peppery warmth. Their texture is firmer than oyster mushrooms and holds up beautifully to grilling, roasting, or simmering in bold sauces. These mushrooms are especially favoured for risottos, pasta dishes, mixed grills, and more.

Chestnuts also provide notable health benefits high in potassium, selenium, and B-complex vitamins, they support nerve function, immunity, and metabolism.

Key Features:
• Reddish-brown caps: Textured and glossy, with dense, white stems
• Rich, earthy flavour: Intensifies during cooking, develops nutty undertones
• Robust structure: Excellent texture retention in stews, grills, and sautés
• Nutrient dense: High in essential minerals and antioxidants
• Versatile use: Perfect for stuffing, pairing with meats, or savoury broths

Grow Tips:
Humidity: Maintain 85–95%, mist daily and avoid dry areas
Light: Low to moderate ambient light no harsh sun
Temperature: Ideal range is 15–20°C; cooler conditions enhance structure
Harvesting: Pick when caps flatten slightly but before gills darken
Second Flush: Wait 7–10 days post-harvest; steady misting helps produce again