Reishi Mushroom Growing Kit

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The wonders of a reishi mushroom growing kit

People do not necessarily think of reishi mushroom when they first think about getting a grow kit.

And interestingly enough, the reishi mushroom grow kit looks very different than the multitude of other mushroom grow kits we offer, like the shiitake, lion’s mane, or oyster mushroom kits.

The reishi mushroom growing kit begins with the antler phase. The mushroom morphs from the antler shape to the conch shape during growth. A lot of time this happens when the mushroom is in higher CO2 and lower light environment.

Reishi has been called the mushroom of immortality and claims have been made about its use for thousands of years in China. However, Dianna Smith of the Northeast Mycological Federation has found otherwise. According to her research, reishi only has recorded use for about 500-700 years in China.

Many people consider it a valued medicinal mushroom. It may have the ability to help modulate the immune system, which potentially leads to increases in the amount of active T cells. This mushroom may also impact apoptosis, which is programmed cell death that is important to the proper functioning of the human organism.

Reishi is an interesting mushroom that is very fun to grow. You can try your hand at it with one of our grow kits. If you live in the northeast, you can go foraging for reishi during the warmer months. You can typically start seeing them in late May on hemlocks, preferably around water. They will be ready to harvest around late July.