OPPORTUNITIES OF MUSHROOM CULTIVATION PRACTICES.

OPPORTUNITIES OF MUSHROOM CULTIVATION PRACTICES.

         Mushrooms are a high value crop, and consumer demand has markedly increased in recent years. Nowhere is this trend more clear than with specialty mushrooms, such as oyster and shiitake. Although requiring very different conditions and practices compared with more traditional "green" crops, mushrooms are a viable option for the small-scale grower. As with all ventures, however, research and strategy are essential if you're hoping to make a profit as a mushroom grower.

            Growers should have a thorough understanding of the biological requirements of mushrooms, and especially which species is most suitable for the environment that can be provided. Mushrooms have markedly different life cycles than green plants, a shorter refrigerated shelf life than most, and different pests. Production is extremely dependent on careful control of moisture, air movement, light and temperature control -- which can be unreliable to depend on outdoors, and cheap to maintain indoors.

      Button and oyster mushrooms are the easiest to grow, and can be integrated into an existing garden facility or on their own "substrates" (specialized growing medium), making them the best candidate for small-scale commercial production.        

           Shiitakes grow on decomposing hardwood, which will involve saws and safety equipment, or at least sufficient space for synthetic or prepared logs. In general, shiitakes require more attention to environmentally appropriate strains and timed irrigation than button or oyster mushrooms, but none of these will incur the same costs as other commercially grown edible fungi.

       A careful analysis of your potential market is essential when deciding whether to pursue a profit motive in mushroom growing. Mail-order and Internet sales will extend your range, but most growers should Investigate the potential for sales to locally owned groceries or restaurants, direct sale at farmers markets (or on your website), and involvement with a cooperative. Consider offering your product in a variety of ways to compensate for a more competitive market, or simply to add additional potential for revenue. This may include selling dried or canned mushrooms. careful analysis of your potential market is essential when deciding whether to pursue a profit motive in mushroom growing. Mail-order and Internet sales will extend your range, but most growers should Investigate the potential for sales to locally owned groceries or restaurants, direct sale at farmers markets (or on your website), and involvement with a cooperative. Consider offering your product in a variety of ways to compensate for a more competitive market, or simply to add additional potential for revenue. This may include selling dried or canned mushrooms. 

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