There are many cultivation processes to choose from when growing mushrooms. To be successful, you need to understand how mushrooms reproduce and how they form fruit for harvest. Once the reproduction process is understood, you can then accurately choose the best cultivation method for the desired species. This book contains detailed descriptions of all the varied cultivation methods, including step-by-step instructions, so you can quickly start growing mushrooms at home. Methods covered include growing in straw bags, coco coir, sawdust, glass jars, compost, on cardboard, outdoors on logs and many more. Every mushroom species has its preferred way to grow. They do not all grow the same way or want the same things. Some like dark, cool basements, while others need some light in their life. You need to choose the correct substrate and provide the optimal environment to be successful. If the ideal growing conditions aren't met, the mushrooms will not fruit. This book covers the basics of growing, including all the factors mushrooms require to thrive. Light, temperature, moisture, and location all play a part in a successful mushroom grow. In addition, you must choose the appropriate substrate for the mushroom to grow on. Included is a handy chart outlining the preferred substrate, light, moisture, and temperature for all the most commonly cultivated mushroom species. Even the most careful grower experiences issues. Mushrooms can be finicky, especially when they're not growing in their natural environment. You can fix many of these problems, but some are too troublesome. Knowing what is causing the issue and whether it can be corrected will save you much stress and frustration. This book goes through all the most common issues mushroom growers face. And it provides in-depth discussions and solutions for these issues. From inadequate moisture to contamination to lack of oxygen, this guide will help you get through even the trickiest cultivating issues. Mushrooms start decomposing the moment they are picked, so it is essential to store them properly to extend their shelf life. It's also important to pick them at the right time - when they are at the peak of their production. Harvesting time and proper storage techniques ensure the fruits of your labor are not wasted! This book details the proper harvesting technique for each species as it varies widely between them. A thorough explanation is given by species and method on how to enhance harvests, force fruiting to get higher yields, and determine the best harvest timing. Learn which mushrooms will flush more than once and how to encourage this. Once harvested, dry, freeze, or refrigerate the mushrooms following the detailed instructions.
✔ Author(s): Richard Bray
✔ Title: Mushroom Cultivation: 12 Ways to Become the MacGyver of Mushrooms (Urban Homesteading)
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (1133 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1798517779
✔ ISBN-13: 9781798517772
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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