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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 (Dhin