We’re exploring how native fungi can help restore the ecosystems we depend on. In partnership with The Henry Ford, with the generous support of the Americana Foundation, we’re piloting research and development of fungi-based filtration systems in the Oxbow and Suwanee Lagoon along the Rouge River, using native species to draw contaminants from the water and sediment.
This work is part of our broader effort to create sustainable, scalable methods for ecological restoration – with a long-term vision for protecting and preserving the Great Lakes watershed for generations to come. If you’d like to learn more about our work or get involved, please visit our research site here.
Crafting the cleanest, highest-quality mushroom cultures and growing kits in the country.
We started making mushroom growing kits with a mission to make it as easy as possible for new mushroom growers to get started on their own mushroom growing adventures without any special equipment needed to dive in.
When you shop with us, it supports our ability to expand our educational programs and continue our research in the extraordinary possibilities that Kingdom Fungi has in store for food, wellness and restoring our planet’s ecosystem. Thank you for being part of our journey!
Watershed Revival
We’re working on a groundbreaking research project in partnership with The Henry Ford at Greenfield Village to develop sustainable, scalable water restoration methods using native fungi. Our long term vision is to use these methods to restore the Rouge River Watershed, and ultimately, find ways to clean and preserve the Great Lakes. This project is made possible by The Americana Foundation.
Reviving Whitefish
We’re developing fungi-based biocontrols to protect Great Lakes ecosystems from invasive zebra mussels, which have severely depleted the whitefish population, with a ripple effect impacting food, fishing and business. We’re working on precision-targeted solutions that disrupt invasives without harming native life, helping restore balance and enable the return of whitefish populations across the region.
Fungal archeology
Mycelial networks store ecological memory from nutrient flows to environmental stress in their living structures. Electrical signals travel through the mycelium, guiding communication and nutrient exchange between plants and trees. We’re developing methods to access that stored data to better understand ecosystem history and unlock fungi’s role in restoration.
Cataloging Kingdom Fungi
There are around 14,000 identified species of mushrooms, and an estimated 3-4 million in existence. We’re building a living archive of native fungi through deep fieldwork, community science, and preservation. These species hold vital ecological memory, and we’re working to document, protect, and share them as tools for climate resilience, medicine, and regenerative futures.
Proudly Made in Michigan
From our mushroom lab in Pinckney, MI, every mushroom kit is hand-tended with a lifelong love for Michigan’s forests, fields, and freshwater. We’re proud to be made right here in Michigan, and we’re committed to safeguarding and restoring the Great Lakes through targeted fungal research. Learn more on our Research Hub.
We help growers, educators, and mushroom lovers everywhere grow their own food, explore the fungi kingdom, and build resilience through cultivation.
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What Our Customers Say
“It’s like having a science experiment and a gourmet food project all in one. We’re hooked.”
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“So excited to find a kit that actually works – super clean culture and really cool results.”
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“I’d tried growing mushrooms from a box kit, but I wanted to know how to keep growing more. And now I can!”
Why Grow With Us?
Flexible Growing
Ideal for indoor mushroom buckets or outdoor garden beds
Contaminant-Free Cultures
Lab-tested and carefully prepared to give you the best starting point possible.
Grow on Locally-Available Materials
Start on brown rice, then grow on straw, sawdust, grains, cardboard or a million other easy-to-find materials.
Fast Harvests
Many of the mushroom kits we offer can go from start to harvest 6-8 weeks.
Our Guarantee
If you run into issues while growing, we’re glad to help troubleshoot it with you – if we determine that there’s an issue with your culture, we’ll replace it.
Our Research Mission
We’re actively researching fungi’s role in environmental healing, food resilience, and bioelectric communication. From mycoremediation to high-efficiency functional mushroom extraction methods, our work explores the frontiers of applied fungal science, and we’re excited to share our findings.
Workshops, Talks & Community
We lead hands-on workshops, host virtual classes, and speak at schools, libraries, and sustainability events nationwide. Whether you’re just getting started or expanding your grow operation, our events are designed to educate, inspire, and connect.
It’s like having a science experiment and a gourmet food project in one. We’re hooked!
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