Button Mushroom Farming

Button Mushroom Farming

Mushroom farming in Africa remains untapped, meaning there are countless opportunities for those who intend to venture into the business. The main reason for this is that many people lack the technical knowledge needed to grow mushrooms properly. At the end of this course, you will understand the basics of button mushroom production.

What will you learn?

• THE BASICS  - Learn about proper growing regions, housing, ingredients and equipment needed to begin.

• COMPOSTING & PLANTING - Understand the proper mixing ratios and the step-by-step process to prepare your compost and plant mushroom seeds.

• CROP MAINTENANCE & HARVESTING - Learn about the proper management practices and harvesting techniques that lead to maximum output.

• ECONOMICS & MARKETS - Understand the economics and cash needs of the business and how to prepare to source a reliable market.

Lessons Include:

1. Course Introduction & Factors to Consider

2. Ingredients & Equipment

3. Mushroom Growing House

4. Mixing Ratios & Composting Process

5. Planting & Time Lapse

6. Maintaining the Crop

7. Harvesting Period & Packaging

8. Pest & Disease Control

9. Marketing & Selling

10. Economics & Recordkeeping

11. Cooking Mushrooms

"I LOVE THIS! I thought I knew so much about farming. Thank you for disproving me. You have made my learning so much easier than I ever anticipated!"

"I appreciate all of the work of eLengo. The courses have taught me so much. I encourage other farmers to join elengo to better their farms."

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How to grow button mushrooms and run a profitable farm!

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What you will learn

• Learn about proper growing regions, housing, ingredients and equipment needed to begin
• Understand the proper mixing ratios and the step by step process to prepare your compost and plant mushroom seeds.
• Learn about the proper management practices and harvesting techniques that lead to maximum output.

Rating: 4.05

Level: All Levels

Duration: 2 hours

Instructor: eLengo Farming Courses