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.
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.