Project 4
Task

Interact with an entrepreneur and learn the steps for cultivation of mushroom.

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How is a mushroom grown?
Straw or compost
The bed the mushroom will feed on
Add spawn
The spores from which the mushroom grows
Keep it cool, dark and humid
Fungi need moisture and no direct sunlight
Mushrooms are harvested in a few weeks
  • Mushrooms are grown on a moist mixture of straw or compost.
  • Mushroom spores (spawn) are added to this material.
  • They are kept in a cool, dark, and humid place to grow.
  • In a few weeks, the mushrooms grow and can be harvested.
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