Ayeesha Dolassa shared her knowledge on Mushrooms with our community in April 2021. Notes and Resources below.
Please see the video posted on the NOFA NJ You Tube Channel
Resources
- Field and Forest sells mushroom spawn but is also a great resource for the basics.
- Mushroom Beds Jiovi.com/blogs/news/wine-cap-stropharis-rugosoannulata-the-easiest-mushroom-to-grow
- Cornell Mushroom blog: https://blog.mycology.cornell.edu/
- Fungiacademy.com/mushroom-fruiting-chamber-martha/
- www.fogsis.com/haber-mushroon-production-from-High-pressure-fog-systems-170.html
Grow Mushrooms In…
- Wood Blocks
- Buckets
- Biodegradable plastic bags Unicorn
- Indoor Greenhouse
- Shed or Shipping Container
Equipment Considerations: No Watering but humidity needed 80-95% relative Humidity
- “Sensor Push”
- Misters like Drip works (Uses water line pressure)
- Aeromisters (uses Pump)
- Fogger or UltraSonic misters House of Hydro
Ideal Fruiting Temperature Ranges: 50-55 65-75
Concerns to watch For: Contamination, green mold, fungus gnats, pleasing beatles
A Future Course: Steps to getting to Mycelium Blocks Phase 2