OYSTER MUSHROOM- A SUPER FOOD!

 



How to grow Oyster mushrooms.



Oyster mushrooms stand out as the ideal starting point for beginner growers and small-scale farmers. Their marketability and potential for profitable small-scale farming make oyster mushrooms a leading option.

Once you learn how oyster mushrooms are grown, you can use those skills and knowledge to foray all other areas of mycology and mushroom cultivation.

Oyster mushroom growers get to choose between wide varieties of different types of oysters. 

Some are heat tolerant and can be grown in tropical areas. Some are cold tolerant and can be grown in more temperate climates. While some are resistant to high levels of C02 and can be grown in small grow rooms. Basically, no matter where you live and the conditions you are facing, there is likely a strain of oyster mushroom that will work for you.

Steps to getting started;

First, prepare a substrate such as straw or sawdust and inoculate it with mushroom spawn, which is a grain-based culture. Then, create a humid environment to allow the mycelium to grow and colonize the substrate. Once the mycelium has fully colonized, move the setup to a cooler, well-ventilated area to encourage fruiting and produce mushrooms.


A Modern Mushroom Grow House at Keyrio Farm, Muranga

Farmers can cultivate mushrooms in either grow buckets or grow bags, choosing the method that best suits their needs within a controlled environment and with appropriate temperature regulation.

 Examples of grow buckets



Oyster Mushroom Growing in grow bag




Oyster mushrooms can be found in a rainbow of colors including yellow, brown, gray, pink and even blue, very interesting colors!

Mushrooms are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in B vitamins, fiber, protein, and minerals, promoting overall health. Their high potassium content further supports cardiovascular, gut, and brain health.


Why not give it a try?








This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 862555.







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