Published Dec 11, 2023
This Farming is a compact agricultural practice of cultivating mushrooms for local markets or personal use. It involves growing various mushroom species in controlled environments.
Pros: Low startup costs, quick harvest cycles, sustainable, high demand. Cons: Limited scale, market competition, susceptibility to contamination, seasonality, regulatory challenges.
Mushrooms are prepared by cleaning, slicing, and cooking. Common methods include sautéing, grilling, baking, or boiling. Versatile, they absorb flavours well in various cuisines.
Equipment includes spawn bags, substrate materials, sterilisation tools, growing containers, humidity control devices, and a clean environment with proper ventilation and lighting.
Mushrooms require a substrate rich in organic matter, water, and essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients for optimal growth and fruiting.
Mushrooms generally prefer a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6 to 7 for optimal growth, ensuring proper nutrient availability and metabolic processes in their environment.