Urban Farm-It Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.1

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Looking at 60 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers generally find the mushroom growing kits very fun and easy to use at home, appreciating the smooth process and successful harvests. Many people also praise the helpful and efficient support team whenever they need assistance or have questions. However, some customers also noted frustrating issues with missing voucher codes and problems trying to redeem expired spawn. Buyers additionally experienced significant delivery delays, with several packages failing to arrive or being sent to the wrong address. Others felt disappointed when communication broke down completely during attempts to resolve these delivery problems.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered an Oyster Mushroom growing kit for my elderly father. Inside was a voucher to order the spores. Unfortunately he misplaced the voucher so the kit was useless. I messaged Urbn Farm and had a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered the Oyster plugs. Was sent spawn instead. Company rectified it and sent plugs on express and apologised for the mistake. Keep in mind that the customer service is via email, there is no n... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb customer service and great product. I ordered and grew from the lion’s mane kit and received valuable advice during the process as I’m a complete novice. The produce tasted incredible. Thanks �... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a lot of fun growing both Oyster mushrooms and Lions Mane. Both were quite successful and we have had some repeat crops. It's been great watching them grow, taking pics, and the instructions were... See more


Company details

  1. Agricultural Organization
  2. Agricultural Product Wholesaler
  3. Consultant
  4. Hydroponics Equipment Supplier

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For anyone, growing anywhere. Urban Farm-It are an organisation whose aim is to encourage and inspire a positive shift in our culture around sustainable food production and consumption. We wish to introduce people to the wonderful and alternative world of urban farming through accessible education, top quality resources and gateway urban farming products.


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

cool idea

edit: since writing the review Urban Farm-It jumped straight on the case to help me with my lack of mushrooms c:

i've left my box for two weeks to develop mycelium and nothing has developed sadly despite my best efforts in following the instructions

the three stars is mainly because i've been trying to make an account or recover a potentially old account on the website and just keep seeing "error occured" with no explanation to what the error was, i'm trying to access the extra support 🥲

5 July 2023
Unprompted review
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Reply from Urban Farm-It

Hi Bethan,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we are sorry to hear that your kit is not developing as expected! I have just checked our system and I cannot see an account registered under your name/email address.
As always, we are contactable through email or telephone should you have any issues- we are here to help!

I have sent you an email so we can resolve your kit issue and get you signed up with us!

Kind regards,
Alice

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Liked the service and advice

Liked the service I received in choosing the right mushrooms for my wife. The instructions seemed easy but unfortunately we have not been able to grow any mushrooms.
To be fair to the company we thought we would give it some time to see if mushrooms would appear. I have not asked what we are doing wrong, that is our fault not theirs.

16 March 2023
Unprompted review
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Reply from Urban Farm-It

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that your kit was unsuccessful! Please feel free to get in touch with us on hello@urban-farm-it.com so we can figure out what may have happened and get you growing some mushrooms at last.

Kind regards,
Alice

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. The first batch of spawn I had didn't work and Alice in customer service gave some great tips to try and resolve that and when it failed was very helpful in getting a second kit sent out. Looking forward to the first crop!!

1 July 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent after sales service

Excellent after sales service, I managed to lose my spawn voucher and as the kit was a present did not have the order/shipment confirmation details, but Alice at Urban Farm it has kindly arranged a spawn delivery FOC and also forwarded their latest use details. looking forward to the first crop !

27 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was given a box at Christmas

I was given a box at Christmas, but couldn't find the voucher to claim the mycelium. I contacted the customer service and had an instant resolution. Very nice person at the other end, she got the package in the post and was delivered the next day.

17 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Fantastic service, experienced an issue (of my making) and urban farm helped me. Found them to be responsive, helpful and friendly.

Looking forward to growing some mushrooms!

Would absolutely recommend.

10 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Amazing response when I asked about my mushroom kit as it wasn't doing what it should be. It may have been user error but they sent me a new kit to try again. Amazing customer service and speedy response will definitely buy from them again I can highly recommend 👍

23 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Quick delivery, I wasn’t in and the spawn became active before it could be redelivered. Urban Farm-it very graciously replaced it even though it wasn’t their fault. Very grateful as we have an order coming up soon. Excellent quality as well, very vigorous spawn - 5 stars well deserved! 👍

20 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys are fantastic

These guys are fantastic. One phone call to them and they solved my (self-inflicted) problem. So helpful and supportive.
Can't wait for my first crop of shrooms.

16 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing present

Well! What an unusual and interesting present - grow your own oyster mushrooms. I’m a keen vegetable gardener but have never considered this before. I am setting up the kit now, and hope for a delicious harvest.

16 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service and support

Fantastic customer service and support. The spawn arrived very quickly once I sent my voucher code. I’m really looking forward to harvesting my crops. The mushrooms growing kits are a great gift for foodies . I was really impressed by the purchasing experience. Special mention to Alice in customer service. Good job 👍

10 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marvellous service

Marvellous service !
Quick to replay and very friendly LOVE THEM !
(Would have given 10 stars if is was possible)

7 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

king oyster and wine cap …

My king oyster and wine cap grain spawn arrived very quickly and in brilliant condition. I made up a couple of beds and have had the most wonderful success. The king oysters have been fruiting and fruiting. The wine caps are showing very heathy mycelium so looking forward to them soon. Such an exciting success. Highly recommended and will definitely purchase from them again. I bought the grain spawn in April.

5 June 2023
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