How to Grow Truffles
Truffles are unique types of mushrooms. They belong to the Tuber genus and grow in a symbiotic relationship (mycorrhizal) with some tree species. There are 5,000 species of truffle-producing fungi, […]
Edible fungi / Mushrooms
Mushroom Pests and Diseases
Most disease outbreaks or pest infestations in mushroom growing facilities rise for improper pasteurization of the compost (or generally the substrate) that is used. Then, due to watering, the airflow, […]
Mushroom Harvest, Yields, and Post-Harvest Handling
There is no right time for mushroom harvesting. Broadly speaking, mushroom growing from substrate production to harvest lasts almost 3 months or 20-25 days from seeding. Theoretically, when the fruiting […]
Mushroom Spawn (inoculation) and Growing
Once the grower has produced and sterilized the substrate-compost (and the facilities-equipment), he/she can place it into the stacked wooden trays/beds or in plastic bags and add-mix the spawn. Large […]
How to Produce Composted Substrate for Mushroom Cultivation
Substrate production is a complicated procedure of multiple aerobic fermentation stages (composting) and consists of two main phases: phase I (fermentation) and phase II (pasteurization – ripening). It occurs in […]
Growing Media/ Substrates for Mushroom Cultivation
Unlike green plants, mushrooms do not produce chlorophyll, so they cannot absorb light energy to get fed. They absorb the nutrients they need to grow entirely from the substrate they […]
Where can I grow Mushrooms – Mushroom facilities & equipment
Mushrooms can grow either in vertical production units or in satellite production rooms-cabinets. Producers in vertical units are responsible for performing the entire procedure, from the substrate and spawn production […]
Mushroom Biological Cycle and Growing Requirements
A typical mushroom biological cycle has three main stages: Vegetative growth → Starts with the production of primary or secondary mycelium from a (or 2) spore(s). The mycelium continues to […]
How to Start a Mushroom Farm for Profit
Professional Mushroom Cultivation On a large scale or for farmers with small and medium space-equipment capability, mushrooms can provide a source of income. Large-scale commercial cultivation, however, requires a significant […]
How to Easily Grow Mushrooms at Home
If you love mushrooms and would like to grow them at home, all you have to do is read the following instructions carefully, and if all things go well, you […]
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