Introduce curious minds to mycelium with this hands-on activity. Grow mycelium on a roll of toilet paper and watch it break it down. Learn about the role mycelium plays in the forest ecosystem, breaking down dead and decaying woody organic material.
Silly science - Toilet paper mushrooms kit
Regular price $35.00
Unit price per
Discover how mycelium works
Skill level
Easy peasy, all ages
Time to set up
5 mins
Grow location
Indoors
WHAT'S INCLUDED
This activity will help you to observe the growth of mycelium, and eventually mushrooms…straight from a roll of toilet paper!
Watch the mushrooms grow and learn about mycelium and the mushroom life cycle. It’s easy! It’s fun!
The pack includes:
- Either a 1kg (10 pack) or 2kg (20 pack) bag of oyster mushroom grain spawn
- 10 or 20 mushroom grow bags
You’ll also need:
- Enough rolls of toilet paper (plain, unscented works best) for your pack
- Dish washing liquid
- A large pot or bowl big enough to fit a toilet roll
- Rubber bands
- A spray bottle of tap water
GROWING CONDITIONS
Time til mushrooms emerge: ~21 days
Fruiting temperature: room temperature
Storage: If you need to store your mushroom grain spawn, pop it in the fridge. This will put it to sleep until you're ready to grow it.
SKILL LEVEL: EASY PEASY
This pack is a great way to introduce kids to the concept of mycelium. It's super easy to set up at home or in the classroom.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY
We’re a little team doing big things here at Little Acre and we do our very best to get your goodies on their way to you ASAP.
Dispatch
We ship orders Monday to Thursday. We do not ship Fridays to avoid extending delivery times. Please note this applies to all orders, including our express post shipments.
Click & Collect orders
Pick up your order from the Little Acre warehouse in Geebung, on Brisbane’s northside. Pick up is free - simply select ‘Pick up’ at checkout.
Pick up is available Monday to Friday, between 8:00am - 3:30pm.
Tracking information
Once your order has been shipped, you’ll receive an email with your tracking link so you can stay up to date with where your order is at.
Delivery times
You’ll be able to check your unique delivery estimate provided by Australia Post via the tracking link in your email with the subject “Your order has been shipped!”.
Shipping costs
For shipping costs please visit our Shipping & Delivery page here.
Shipping destinations
Yippee! This product can be shipped Australia-wide. And we currently do not offer international shipping, sorry team!