Pdf mushroom cultivation has enormous potential to improve food security and income generation. Mushroompleurotus kerala state horticulture mission. Cultivation technology of specialty mushrooms shiitake lentinula edodes, black ear auricularia spp. This guide is very helpful because is based on my 6 years experience on mushroom cultivation. Worldwide, china, us, italy and netherlands are the leading producers of mushrooms. Learn how growing for profit can produce a hefty income in a short time by growing oyster mushrooms. Business plan oyster mushroom cultivation 1 of 8 business plan oyster mushroom cultivation introduction mushroom is a nutritious vegetarian delicacy and has many varieties. Artificial cultivation started as early as 1976 in the state of west bengal. It contains many vitamins and minerals but very low on sugar and fat. Growing mushroom under the controlled condition is of recent origin. The views expressed in this publication are those of authors and do not. Technical bulletin cultivation technology of paddy. The oyster mushroom growing houses can be constructed of mud as in some villages in india, or made of bamboo and dried leaves as in most of asia fig.
Being started cultivating in 1940 at coimbatore, this mushroom could not make much head way with the time except in some coastal states like orissa, andhra pradesh, west bengal, tamil nadu and kerala. Sai ram exports and imports is based in kollam kerala, india and is known for providing reliable mushroom cultivation training services to the clients. Mushroom farming project report total investment in mushroom farming is. Commercial mushroom cultivation guide 2020 agricultureguruji. Smallscale mushroom cultivation journey to forever. Chinese association of edible fungi, chang 2006, isms 2012. Hence cultivation in kerala is restricted to home farms but with highvalue varieties like oyster mushroom, which has high medicinal value. Mycelia absorb nutrient from soil, it do not require sun light. Project report on mushroom cultivation space consultancy. Mushroom farming in india is growing steadily as an alternative source of income.
Annual mushroom production has increased to 80,000 ton in 2006 from a mere 1,000 ton in 1981. The climate in kerala is mostly tropical and largescale mushroom cultivation with temperature control would need an investment of about rs25 crore. Kerala enjoying a typical tropical climate is found to be the most suitable place for mushroom cultivation. The free amino acids composition differs widely but in general they are. Mushroom in kerala manufacturers and suppliers india. Mushrooms or coon, as they are called in malayalam, are found.
Mushroom cultivation theory and practical of paddy straw mushroom and oyster mushroom, theory only of milky and button mushroom training duration. Mushroom cultivation is one of the most profitable agribusiness that can be started with minimum investment and space. He has an excellent manual for mushroom cultivation in pdf format. Mushroom cultivation manual for the small mushroom. The amount of small mushroom farms has exploded over the last decade. Beginners guide to oyster mushrooms cultivation at home. We provide training on mushroom cultivation with etraining, video tutorial and practical training not with the traditional paddy straw method. Species of pleurotus commonly known as oyster mushrooms grow saprophytically under natural conditions on trees,dead wood, stumps and branches. By growing fungi, food, medicine, construction materials and other products can be attained. Disclaimer the designation used and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the express of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the secretariat of the united nations economic and social commission for asian and the pacific unescap concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Startup costs are low, and the first crop can be harvested in just weeks starting a mushroom farming business in 6 easy steps growing oyster mushrooms. For mushroom production technology national horticulture board. Funding for the work reported here was provided by the. Starting a mushroom farm does not require too much capital or space.
Milky mushroom, otherwise known as summer mushroom, is a long sized, white and attractive mushroom of india. We have no liability whatsoever for your use of any information or service. Training manual on mushroom cultivation final version s. Smallscale mushroom cultivation 4 contents 1 introduction 6 2 biology of mushrooms 8 2.
Today mushroom cultivation has been taken up in states like uttar pradesh, haryana, rajasthan, etc. The information and services may contain bugs, errors, problems or other limitations. Mushroom is a 100 per cent vegetarian food and is good for diabetes and joint pains. This is a tropical mushroom like paddy straw mushroom. A complete guide to profitable mushroom farming in india. Training on mushroom cultivation kerala agricultural university. Technical bulletin cultivation technology of paddy straw. Fresh mushroom at kerala, mushroom cultivation kerala, india. Mushroom is a fleshyfungi, its a small umbrela like structure. In india, commercial cultivation of mushrooms had been with the joint effort of scientists and farmers.
We developed a handbook in mushroom cultivation with tips for trouble free cultivation and we give it to all the training participants along with one packet spawn. Its popularity is growing and it has become a business which is export oriented. Kerala homemakers love for mushrooms is helping her earn rs 1. Cylinder system of oyster mushroom cultivation youtube. Starting a mushroom farming business in 6 easy steps. A mushroom farm is in the business of growing fungi the word is also commonly used to refer to the practice of cultivating fungi by leafcutter ants, termites, ambrosia beetles, and marsh periwinkles. Pdf cultivation of oyster mushroom pleurotus ostreatus.
Global producers country, area, production, productivity and global market share in the last available 5 years. The first english farm journal from the house of kerala karshakan. Mushroom farming project report, cost and profit analysis. The crude protein content of mushrooms varied from 1235% depending upon the species. Mushroom farming business process, profit cultivation. In fact, numbers of growers earning a lot by following this business plan. The white button mushroom agaricusbisporus is grown on compost based on various agricultural wastes and animal. The national annual production of mushrooms is estimated to be around 1,00,000 tones with 85 percent of this production being of button mushrooms. Covers step by step instructions together with 34 photos, tables, and illustrations you can get this pdf for free visiting the following address. In 1810, mushroom cultivation began in specially designed crop rooms which got further cultivation in many parts of the world.
In india the cultivation of white button mushroom throughout the year under controlled condition is restricted. Answers to frequently asked questions, ordering information for literature and mushroom growing kits, and some ideas for science fair projects on mushrooms are provided. Suitable cultivation period in kerala is october to may. Ppt mushroom cultivation powerpoint presentation free. Kerala agricultural university, kau, thrissur, kerala 680656, india. Besides the cultivation technology of above mushrooms, training will cover following aspects in detail. Fungiculture is the cultivation of mushrooms and other fungi. Growing conditions and duration of procedures for the pleurotus species for a structure with equipment saprophytic mushroom on a dead tree and stump. The mushroom cultivation has grown up in almost all the parts of the world and during last three decades, the world mushroom production achieved the growth. Mushroom training at icariihr 20202021 a maximum of 15 candidates per course on first come first serve basis the may batch training on mushroom spawn production dated 1416 th may 2020 and the cultivation training dated 1822 may 2020 stands rescheduled. Services mushroom cultivation training from kerala india.
Ralf kurtzmans oyster mushroom cultivation manual site of mushroom cultivation consultant, ralph kurtzman. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Compost obtained by such a method is free from the disease and pests and. Price variation of commodity in the state and nearby markets 5. Paddy straw mushroom volvariella volvacea also known as chinese mushroom, ranks sixth among the cultivated mushrooms of the world. In cooler areas, oyster mushrooms may even be grown outdoors if they are shielded from excessive sun fig. Mushroom farming is one of the most profitable agribusiness that you can start with a low investment and space. Acquaintance with infrastructure, equipments and machineries required in the mushroom cultivation process. What is the scope of mushroom cultivation businesses in. Pdf training manual on mushroom cultivation technology. Here is the complete guidance on paddy straw mushroom, oyster mushroom and button mushroom production in india.
Part i 1 introduction mushroom oyster mushroom cultivation. Mushroom far ming process, profit and cultivation 2018. It has two part, cap like structure is known as pileus, attached with thread like structure is known as mycelia. Now, this mushroom has gained popularity in the states of karnatak, tamilnadu, kerala and andhra prodesh.
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