How to Grow Tasty Mushrooms on Your Own Plot: It Will Be Cheaper Than Buying Them

19.06.2023 13:20

Some types of mushrooms with excellent taste can even be grown at home, let alone grown in a garden plot.

If you love eating mushrooms and know a lot of recipes where they are listed as ingredients, try to harvest your own, suggests ADVICE.NEWS .

Below you will find tips on growing mushrooms.

Prepare a growing area

Suitable materials for growing mushrooms include straw, wood chips, sawdust or compost.

Obtain planting material

You can purchase "seedlings" from specialized suppliers or get them from a local mushroom grower.

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Create the right conditions

Most varieties prefer a cool, dark, moist environment.

Consider creating a dedicated mushroom growing area in your garden or using a greenhouse or shed.

Maintain proper humidity levels

Mist the growing medium with water regularly to maintain adequate humidity levels.

Provide adequate ventilation

Provide proper ventilation in the growing area to promote healthy mushroom growth and prevent excess moisture build-up.

Monitor and control pests and diseases

Check your mushroom harvest carefully for signs of pests or diseases.

Remove all infected mushrooms immediately to prevent spread.

Harvest your crops on time

Each variety has specific harvesting recommendations, so check the instructions for the type of mushroom you choose.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources

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  1. Prepare a growing area
  2. Obtain planting material
  3. Create the right conditions
  4. Maintain proper humidity levels
  5. Provide adequate ventilation
  6. Monitor and control pests and diseases
  7. Harvest your crops on time