Deals with a single commercially grown species, Agaricus bisporus, the common button mushroom sold in supermarkets, which is the largest cultivar in North America. Extensive references.
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Published back in 1983 this book is still seen by many as the standard book on mushroom cultivation. It covers all fields of mushroom cultivation in great detail, including sterile technique, spawn and substrate formulas and preparation(including compost), detailed descriptions and growth parameters for 16 mushroom species:
Agaricus bitorquis, Agaricus brunnescens, Coprinus comatus,
Flammulina velutipes, Lentinus edodes, Lepista nuda, Panaeolus cyanescens,
Panaeolus subbalteatus, Pleurotus ostreatus (Type Variety), Pleurotus ostreatus (Florida Variety), Psilocybe cubensis, Psilocybe cyanescens, Psilocybe mexicana, Psilocybe tampanensis, Stropharia rugoso-annulata, Volvariella volvacea
In addition to this a big section about the contaminations of the mushroom culture and a troubleshooting guide. Now, do you really need this book? If your only goal is to grow a few PF-cakes, you donīt need it. If your interests go beyond that, then this is a must have!
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A highly practical book, translated from german and published in America, it has been recommended as the ideal text for newcomers by some of our most experienced mushroom cultivators.
It includes clear and accurate sections on the main humus and wood-inhabiting fungi, the various environments that can be used for their cultivation (both outside and indoors) and methods for cultivation, harvesting and use, alongside a useful bibliography.
