Announcing this new web item from ATTRA.
Mushroom Cultivation and Marketing
http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/mushroom.html
Abstract
"The market for mushrooms continues to grow due to interest
in their nutritional and health benefits. Their potential to
serve in waste management has yet to be fully explored. As
fungi, mushrooms have life cycles very different from those
of green plants. The choice of species to raise depends on
what growth media are available and on market
considerations. Oyster mushrooms grow on many substrates and
are easiest for a beginner. Shiitake already has earned
considerable consumer demand. Mycorrhizal types of
mushrooms, such as chanterelles and matsutake have not been
successfully cultivated. Commercial cultivation of morels is
limited to a single facility which uses a patented process.
Truffle production requires a significant investment of time
before production begins. The evaluation of a commercial
mushroom enterprise should include a careful analysis of
potential markets. Many information resources are referenced
for further research."
The authors are Alice Beetz & Ms. Lane Greer
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ATTRA - Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
http://www.attra.org
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