Mushroom Farming
Mushroom is an excellent source of Protein,Vitamins, Folic Acid and Iron. There are three types
of mushrooms which need separate processes. These are: Button Mushroom (popular one), Oyster
(Dhingri) and Paddy Straw Mushroom.
GROWTH
Mushroom grow from Spores not seeds. Spores does not contain chlorophyll to begin germinating.
Mushrooms can be grown organically at home also. As mentioned, spores need grain, wooden
chips, sawdust, wooden plugs & liquid for nourishment. A blend of spores is called Spawn. Spawn
support growth of mushrooms tiny, white, thread line roots called Mycelium.
Mushroom need dark, cool, moist & humid growing environments. It grows best in tempratures
between 55-60 degrees F. Some mushrooms grow outside in prepared ground or logs, process
takes long period than in the controlled environment inside.
Three types of Mushrooms are grown which needs separate processes. White button mushroom
need to be grown on composted manure, Oyster mushrooms (Dhingri) on straw and shaiitake
on wood or hardwood sawdust.
Mushroom Farming
Farming can be divided into six steps-
1) Get Spawn & substrate it needed to start the culture. It can be purchased as ready - to -
inoculate spawn. Producing own can be cheaper in long run. But start up costs can be high.
So, buying the ready - to - inoculate Spawn is the best way. Also, straw is neededdwhich can
be chopped into pieces.
2) Wet straw and heat in boiling water for half an hour. Then drain water and put straw on clean
surface to cool down.
3) Plastic bags - Pack 2 or 3 inches of straw into plastic bags & lightly sprinkle Spawn on top.
Fill bag and close top and poke holes in the bags. Wooden trays can also be used to be filled
with the compost which needs to be shuffled after 2-3 days to let the air pass through for
growth of mushroom.
4) Keep growing area at around 78 degree F. Place bag on a shelving unit Stop natural light,
cover windows & cracks. Use red dark room light to check bags. Tiny pin heads start up
in 30-35 days.
5) Fruiting- High level humidity is needed. Move bags to cool place for a day and then move
back.
6) To cut bags and allow mushroom grow.
In the same manner, Oyster mushroom can be grown with different ingredients.
It creates best profit with minimal care and investment.
of mushrooms which need separate processes. These are: Button Mushroom (popular one), Oyster
(Dhingri) and Paddy Straw Mushroom.
GROWTH
Mushroom grow from Spores not seeds. Spores does not contain chlorophyll to begin germinating.
Mushrooms can be grown organically at home also. As mentioned, spores need grain, wooden
chips, sawdust, wooden plugs & liquid for nourishment. A blend of spores is called Spawn. Spawn
support growth of mushrooms tiny, white, thread line roots called Mycelium.
Mushroom need dark, cool, moist & humid growing environments. It grows best in tempratures
between 55-60 degrees F. Some mushrooms grow outside in prepared ground or logs, process
takes long period than in the controlled environment inside.
Three types of Mushrooms are grown which needs separate processes. White button mushroom
need to be grown on composted manure, Oyster mushrooms (Dhingri) on straw and shaiitake
on wood or hardwood sawdust.
Mushroom Farming
Farming can be divided into six steps-
1) Get Spawn & substrate it needed to start the culture. It can be purchased as ready - to -
inoculate spawn. Producing own can be cheaper in long run. But start up costs can be high.
So, buying the ready - to - inoculate Spawn is the best way. Also, straw is neededdwhich can
be chopped into pieces.
2) Wet straw and heat in boiling water for half an hour. Then drain water and put straw on clean
surface to cool down.
3) Plastic bags - Pack 2 or 3 inches of straw into plastic bags & lightly sprinkle Spawn on top.
Fill bag and close top and poke holes in the bags. Wooden trays can also be used to be filled
with the compost which needs to be shuffled after 2-3 days to let the air pass through for
growth of mushroom.
4) Keep growing area at around 78 degree F. Place bag on a shelving unit Stop natural light,
cover windows & cracks. Use red dark room light to check bags. Tiny pin heads start up
in 30-35 days.
5) Fruiting- High level humidity is needed. Move bags to cool place for a day and then move
back.
6) To cut bags and allow mushroom grow.
In the same manner, Oyster mushroom can be grown with different ingredients.
It creates best profit with minimal care and investment.
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