Mushroom Production for Sustainable Livelihoods
Production Manual
This manual is a culmination of Practical Action Southern Africa's work in Chakohwa. The project worked with the Chakohwa Community-Based Organisation (CCBO) in Chimanimani District of Manicaland province. The aim of the project was to provide income earning opportunities for HIV and aids orphans and their carers. The Guide and Manual is intended as a training and information guide tool for those seeking to venture into oyster mushroom production and those already engaged in mushroom production and would like to improve their skills.
Series: Practical Answers
Published: 2013
Pages: 33
eBook: 11283-366213
| Chapter 1 Introduction | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 2 | |||
| What is a mushroom? | |||
| Mushroom taxonomy and classification | |||
| Chapter 3 | |||
| Spawn propagation | |||
| Spawn making process | |||
| Record keeping | |||
| Chapter 4 | |||
| Growing oyster mushroom | |||
| Other requirements for small scale production | |||
| Oyster mushroom and production stages | |||
| Maintenance of optimal growing conditions | |||
| Hygiene regimes | |||
| Problems, pest and disease management | |||
| Harvesting, storage and grading Marketing mushrooms | |||
| Wholesale markets | |||
| Adding value to fresh mushrooms | |||
| Financial analysis | |||
| Conclusion | |||
| References |
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