David Sewak: Mycelial mayhem (2016)
269 pages
English language
Published March 23, 2016
Most supermarket mushrooms are bland and boring, products of an industrial process which typically relies on expensive equipment and harmful pesticides. Many people would like to add more flavorful and diverse fungi to their diets, but lack the knowledge or confidence to gather or grow their own. Do-it-yourself cultivation is a fun, exciting way to incorporate a variety of mushrooms into a sustainable lifestyle. Mycelial Mayhem is a straightforward, no-nonsense resource for the aspiring mushroom grower. This practical guide cuts through much of the confusion surrounding methods and techniques, helping the hobbyist or farmer to: select regionally appropriate species for the home garden, farm-scale production, or an edible landscape; practice sustainable, environmentally friendly cultivation techniques, such as companion planting; combat common garden pests and diseases; choose a successful, proven business approach to maximize profit and minimize frustration. Many people find that DIY mushroom cultivation is not nearly as complicated as …
Most supermarket mushrooms are bland and boring, products of an industrial process which typically relies on expensive equipment and harmful pesticides. Many people would like to add more flavorful and diverse fungi to their diets, but lack the knowledge or confidence to gather or grow their own. Do-it-yourself cultivation is a fun, exciting way to incorporate a variety of mushrooms into a sustainable lifestyle. Mycelial Mayhem is a straightforward, no-nonsense resource for the aspiring mushroom grower. This practical guide cuts through much of the confusion surrounding methods and techniques, helping the hobbyist or farmer to: select regionally appropriate species for the home garden, farm-scale production, or an edible landscape; practice sustainable, environmentally friendly cultivation techniques, such as companion planting; combat common garden pests and diseases; choose a successful, proven business approach to maximize profit and minimize frustration. Many people find that DIY mushroom cultivation is not nearly as complicated as they expect, but a knowledgeable and experienced mentor is crucial to success. Whether your goal is to harvest homegrown gourmet mushrooms for your table, supplement your income by selling to friends and neighbors, or start a full-fledged niche business, Mycelial Mayhem is packed with the advice and resources you need to succeed with this rewarding and valuable crop.
This book is incredibly useful for its intended audience, that being small business owners eager to get into the mushroom growing sphere. If you’re a beginning companion grower like myself, there’s still useful run-downs in a variety of inoculation methods, just not as much as I would like.
If you are a small business owner though, you’ve come to the right place.
