Description
Book SynopsisGrow delicious edible mushrooms indoors or outdoors, and enjoy them fresh throughout the year.In
Grow Your Own Mushrooms, horticulturalist Folko Kullmann explains how to grow fungi, with easy-to-understand instructions on methods and growing-media. Beautifully designed with colour photos throughout,
Grow Your Own Mushrooms includes all you need to know to raise, harvest, store and preserve your mushrooms all year round. There are also in-depth descriptions of the most popular mushroom varieties.The mushrooms described in detail in the book are ideal for beginners, as they are low-maintenance, grow quickly and are suitable for cooking in a variety of ways. Most mushrooms are completely at home on balconies, where you can grow them in the shade in pots or containers and many are also in their element indoors, where they can be grown all year round in the kitchen or bathroom, on a windowsill, in a dark corner, or in the basement.This practical book explains what fung
Trade ReviewAll the information you will ever need from spores to storage. A great book for all levels of gardeners. * Mary Jasch, DIG IT! Magazine *
I have wanted to grow my own mushrooms for ages but didn't know enough to try. This book with its clear instructions and great photos has inspired me to give it a go. * Sally Morgan, author, and editor of Organic Farming Magazine *
I like the book. Clear step-by-step instructions plus scientific explanations and descriptions of different fungi - plenty of tables, checklist, photos and recipes. * Charles Dowding, no-dig gardener and author *
...just the ticket for anyone wanting to try the fun and interesting art of mushroom growing. * Chris Beytes, editor of GrowerTalks & Green Profit Magazine *
An interesting, informative and inspiring read, everything you want to know. * Bob Flowerdew, author, BBC Radio & TV gardener *
All the information you could ever need to grow your own delicious mushrooms in one super book. An essential reference for beginners and experienced growers alike. * Steve Ott, editor of Kitchen Garden magazine *
This fascinating book takes Grow Your Own to a whole new level. Straightforward, interesting and rather fun, it is packed with possibilities and opens up fresh landscapes of taste to the home gardener. * Naomi Slade, gardening author & journalist *
Table of ContentsTHE BASICS What are mushrooms and how do they grow? Wild, cultivated and medicinal mushrooms Mushroom cultivation through the ages Growing mushrooms at home
HOW TO GROW MUSHROOMS AT HOME Which mushrooms are best for growing at home? Tools and equipment The growing medium or substrate Where to grow your mushrooms A step-by-step guide to growing mushrooms Tips for healthy mushroom growth Harvesting, storing and preserving mushrooms 12-month plan
THE BEST MUSHROOMS FOR GROWING AT HOME Pearl oyster Indian oyster Golden oyster Pink oyster King oyster Shiitake Poplar / velvet pioppino Wine cap / garden giant / king stropharia Sheathed woodtuft Nameko Enoki / velvet shank / winter mushroom Lion’s mane / monkey head Beech mushroom / shimeji Button mushroom Parasol Wood ear / jelly ear Shaggy ink cap Reishi / linghzi
RESOURCES Growing kits, supplies and further information Index
