Data as of Oct 15, 2026Based on 167 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
North Spore holds a wide lead across controlled environment agriculture questions, standing out as the default choice for beginner mushroom grow kits and home lion's mane cultivation. When growers need beneficial bacteria supplements to treat root rot in hydroponic reservoirs, Botanicare Hydroguard is the usual answer instead.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | all-in-one spray and grow kits for lion's mane and oyster mushrooms | all-in-one spray and grow kits for lion's mane and oyster mushrooms | 66% |
| 2 | organic indoor fruiting blocks for beginner lion's mane projects | organic indoor fruiting blocks for beginner lion's mane projects | 24% |
| 3 | entry-level organic pearl oyster kits for first-time home growers | entry-level organic pearl oyster kits for first-time home growers | 23% |
| 4 | beneficial Bacillus amyloliquefaciens bacteria supplements for treating hydroponic root rot | beneficial Bacillus amyloliquefaciens bacteria supplements for treating hydroponic root rot | 17% |
| 5 | home cultivation kits for specialty and gourmet mushroom varieties | home cultivation kits for specialty and gourmet mushroom varieties | 16% |
| 6 | beginner-friendly indoor mushroom grow kits for gourmet varieties | beginner-friendly indoor mushroom grow kits for gourmet varieties | 16% |
| 7 | countertop specialty mushroom growing kits for home hobbyists | countertop specialty mushroom growing kits for home hobbyists | 11% |
| 8 | 10% | ||
| 9 | 8% | ||
| 10 | ready-to-fruit mushroom blocks for indoor cultivation setups | ready-to-fruit mushroom blocks for indoor cultivation setups | 8% |
| 11 | specialty fruiting kits for growing lion's mane at home | specialty fruiting kits for growing lion's mane at home | 8% |
| 12 | microbial root inoculants for hydroponic water reservoir health | microbial root inoculants for hydroponic water reservoir health | 7% |
| 13 | 7% | ||
| 14 | 5% | ||
| 15 | 5% |
Week of Sep 21–27 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Hodgins Harvest, 42% on ChatGPT Search and 5% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Spore | 62% | 70% | |
| Hodgins Harvest | 42% | 5% | |
| Back to the Roots | 26% | 21% | |
| Botanicare Hydroguard | 16% | 18% | |
| Mushroom Man | 32% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 | |
| In Bloom Lab | 29% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 | |
| Root Mushroom Farm | 8% | 13% | |
| Southern Ag | 11% | 10% | |
| Happy Mushroom Company | 16% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 | |
| Foragers Galley | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 16% |
28% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, myceliumnest.com, reddit.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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