Bonsai vs Mushroom growing
Bonsai and mushroom growing have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Bonsai | Mushroom growing |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $60 | $25 |
Choose bonsai if
- Less about being useful
- More creative
- Slower to reward you
About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose mushroom growing if
- More useful day to day
- More about following a method
- Quicker first wins
About $25 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- Bonsai: Bonsai Soil, Bonsai Wire, Bonsai Tool Kit Full cost breakdown
- Mushroom growing: Mushroom Grow Kit Full cost breakdown