Mummy Fever - Merryhill Mushrooms Growing Kit Review

18th February 2026

Mummy Fever Reviews Our Mushroom Growing Kits

Charlotte Camplejohn shares how our kits made home growing simple, fun and rewarding for her whole family

We're delighted to share this wonderful review from Charlotte Camplejohn at Mummy Fever, who put our mushroom growing kits to the test in her family home. Charlotte — a mum of four and passionate home cook — found our kits transformed what can feel like a daunting project into an accessible, genuinely enjoyable experience. Here's what she had to say.

Growing Food at Home — Made Realistic for Families

Charlotte opens by addressing something many families can relate to: the gap between wanting to grow food at home and actually making it happen. Limited space, time constraints and a lack of confidence can make it feel unrealistic — but as she discovered, mushroom growing sidesteps all of those barriers.

Unlike vegetable patches or allotments, which demand planning, outdoor space and ongoing upkeep, mushroom kits offer an accessible starting point that fits around everyday family life.

"I am totally obsessed with these kits, they are easy but fun to set up and it doesn't take long to see real produce, which is so exciting. There is something really wonderful about eating something you have grown yourself."

Why Mushroom Growing Suits Family Homes

Charlotte highlights several practical reasons why our kits work particularly well for busy households with children. Mushrooms require very little space, can be grown indoors all year round, and grow quickly — keeping children far more engaged than slower projects like tomatoes or herbs. Because mushrooms don't need sunlight, they fit happily into kitchens, utility rooms or any convenient shelf.

For families looking to connect children with where food comes from, the fast visible growth cycle makes mushroom kits a more satisfying choice than most food-growing projects.

Simple to Set Up, Simple to Maintain

Each Merryhill Mushrooms kit arrives with a fully colonised growing block — meaning the hard work has already been done. Charlotte found the process refreshingly straightforward: open or mist the kit as directed, place it in a suitable spot, keep humidity topped up, and watch the mushrooms develop.

No Specialist Equipment Needed

Everything required comes in the kit. No compost, no tools, no prior experience needed.

Clear Instructions Included

All kits come with easy-to-follow instructions, and detailed variety-specific guidance is available on our website.

Fast Results

Most varieties begin producing mushrooms within days, providing a quick reward that keeps the whole family motivated.

Educational Value for Children

Charlotte notes that growing mushrooms at home offers genuine hands-on learning without it feeling like a formal lesson. Children can observe growth cycles in real time, develop a simple care routine, and build curiosity about cooking and fresh ingredients. The combination of fast visible results and minimal effort makes it one of the most child-friendly food-growing activities available.

Nutritious and Delicious

Beyond the growing experience itself, Charlotte highlights the genuine nutritional value of home-grown mushrooms. Low in calories and naturally rich in fibre, B vitamins, selenium and potassium, mushrooms are a versatile and healthy addition to family meals.

Perfect for Everyday Cooking

Freshly harvested mushrooms work brilliantly in pasta dishes, risottos, omelettes, stir-fries, soups and curries. Because they're grown at home, they can be picked as needed — reducing waste and maximising freshness.

A More Sustainable Choice

Charlotte also notes the sustainability angle — something increasingly important to families. Growing mushrooms at home means fewer food miles, less packaging compared to supermarket produce, and a greater appreciation for food production. For households wanting to introduce sustainability in a practical and tangible way, mushroom kits are a manageable and meaningful starting point.

Charlotte's Verdict

Highly Recommended

"I have absolutely loved growing and eating our mushrooms and I can't wait to try out more of the growing kits."

About Mummy Fever

Mummy Fever is a trusted family lifestyle blog run by Charlotte Camplejohn — mum of four, marathon runner, and passionate advocate for family wellbeing. Covering health, family fun, home, food and travel, the blog brings a practical, real-life perspective to everything it covers.

Charlotte's genuine enthusiasm for home growing and family cooking gives her review real credibility. Her honest, grounded approach resonates with the thousands of families who read Mummy Fever for trusted recommendations they can actually act on.

A Family Seal of Approval

When a busy mum of four with high standards for both quality and practicality describes our kits as something she's "totally obsessed with" — that means a great deal. Charlotte's review reflects exactly what we set out to deliver: a growing experience that's simple, rewarding, and genuinely enjoyable for the whole family.