# DIY Urban Farming Kits The Shroombox by Fungaea Will Help You Grow Fresh Ingredients at Home By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shroombox-by-fungaea References: [9b9.053.myftpupload](http://9b9.053.myftpupload.com/) The Shroombox by Fungaea kit will make it easy for even the gardening adverse to get their hands dirty with [urban farming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere). The Shroombox by Fungaea kit is easy to go and ready upon arrival, producing fresh oyster mushrooms in under two weeks, and the product boasts eco-friendly packaging in the form of a 100% recyclable inner bag and an outer box made from locally sourced recycled coffee grounds. In addition to oyster mushrooms, Fungaea also offers [organic sprout kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-jar-kit). The Shroombox by Fungaea is a great introduction to the growing locavore movement and could serve as important inspiration in starting a full, farm-fresh urban garden at home. Symbolic of their dedication to nature, five trees are planted in Madagascar through partner [Eden Reforestation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoaudio) for each Fungaea kit sold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Urban Farming:** The Shroombox by Fungaea kit makes it easy for individuals to grow fresh ingredients at home, encouraging the trend of DIY urban farming. - **Locavore Movement:** The Shroombox by Fungaea serves as an important inspiration for the locavore movement and promotes the idea of growing farm-fresh produce in urban areas. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The use of 100% recyclable inner bag and a box made from locally sourced recycled coffee grounds in The Shroombox by Fungaea highlights the trend of eco-friendly packaging solutions in the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture:** The Shroombox by Fungaea taps into the DIY urban farming trend, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the agriculture industry. - **Food and Beverage:** The rise of the locavore movement and the popularity of urban farming present disruptive innovation opportunities for the food and beverage industry to source ingredients locally and support sustainable practices. - **Packaging:** The emphasis on eco-friendly packaging in The Shroombox by Fungaea opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the packaging industry for creating more sustainable and recyclable solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oyster Mushroom Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-growing-kit.md) - [Connected Indoor Mushroom Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-mushroom-garden.md) - [Mushroom-Growing Ceramic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushrooms-at-home.md) - [AI-Powered Mushroom Growers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-grower.md) - [App-Connected Mushroom Growers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lykyn.md) - [Mushroom-Growing Logs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiitake-mushroom-log.md) - [Modular Indoor Gardening Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gud-plant-box.md) - [Foolproof Sprouting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patella-crescenda-sprouting-kit.md) - [Indoor Gardening Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fieldhouse.md)