So many people say not to buy a kit because it is cheaper to buy things separately and modify them. Well nobody agrees on the right inputs and I'm not a handyman or a carpenter. I wanted one-stop shopping with a guidebook and that is exactly what I got. One part had a manufacturer defect and they offered to replace it. Sure it isn't cheap but you are buying the guides and technical support, not just the equipment. I got what I paid for and I would recommend it to anyone getting started. The only thing I could think to complain about is capacity. Thirty jars isn't really realistic. Some may fail before you fruit but you can only fit 24 (6x4) reasonably. So I recommend sticking with 18 or 24; unless you expect 20% loss on 30. Don't expect a bunch of loss either. The jars are sterilized and will do great if you follow the instructions. If you want to build your own kit at least buy the jars from here.
After doing A LOT of research and comparison shopping, this kit really is the stand out. It's about as cold to a "turn key" solution as you're going to find. No doubt its possible to build one of these kits yourself, there's something to be said for the value you place on your time and efforts. Not only is it worth the money to have someone else do it for me, it's also worth it to receive sterilized media that I can trust. BOOM. One of the critical failure points is mitigated. Kudos to the folks at Midwest. You've earned my business.
The kit came with 99% of what is needed not only to start growing but it also gave me a deeper understanding of how it all works. After 6 weeks I am getting my first flush and am very pleased with the results. Be patient, it will definitely pay off.
Everything showed up in a timely fashion, nothing was missing, and this seems like a great kit to start growing mushrooms.
What a great kit these guys put together. Everything you need in one bundle for a fun and successful mushroom growing experience! This is my first kit and I had tremendous success with the jars, the equipment, and the instructions. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND YOU CAN'T GO WRONG! This is such a great company in terms of it's products and it's in-depth service/support.