Mushroom Farming Tips: In traditional farming like paddy and wheat cultivation, costs are increasing and profits are decreasing. But mushroom production has become a great option for farmers. You can grow it in less space.
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Sometimes due to floods and sometimes due to drought, crops get ruined, due to which farmers remain in distress. In such a situation, mushroom production has emerged as a good option for farmers. It does not take months of hard work to prepare its crop, rather a low maintenance plan of 30-45 days is required and a crop worth lakhs is ready. Just right training and market is necessary to prepare this crop. According to agricultural experts, while an average net profit of 1 acre of paddy is Rs 40-60 thousand, it is possible to earn Rs 1-3 lakh from mushroom production in 500-1000 square feet.
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Which mushrooms can be grown?
If you are planning to do mushroom cultivation, then first start with oyster (Dhingri) mushroom. Apart from this you can grow button mushroom. Milky mushroom is perfect for hot areas. If you cultivate Shiitake mushroom, then there will be rain of money. This is a high value premium product.
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Important things regarding mushroom cultivation
The first choice for mushroom cultivation is a clean, ventilated room or shed. A place where there is no direct sunlight. 18-30 degree temperature.
material
- chaff or agricultural residue
- spawn (seed)
- plastic bag
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method of sowing
Disinfect the straw by boiling or steaming it. Then add spawn to it and fill it in the bag. Make a hole in the bag. Mushrooms start developing in 10-15 days. Production starts in about 30 days.
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