Burhani Consultancy Services deals in complete set-up of mushroom cultivation for both Oyster as well as Button mushrooms.
Although a great many species of mushrooms are edible, very few have been artifically cultivated. The most popular among these are European or White button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus), Paddy straw mushroom (Volvariella spp.). Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) and Shiitake (Lentinus edodes). European mushroom is more specific in its temperature requirement which ranges between 14-20° C (Optimum 16± 2°C) during cropping. Paddy straw mushroom can be successfully grown at places where temperature range is 28-38 C. Oyster mushroom can be grown in temperature range of 20-33 °C. Due to its easy way of cultivation in a wide range of temperature and high yielding performance, it is becoming more popular in many parts of the country. Under the Goa weather conditions.Oyster mushroom can be grown successfully through out the year. |
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There are several Pleurotus spp., viz., P. ostreatus, P.flabellatus, P. sajor caju, P.florida etc., well known for their delicacy and flavour. There species grow wild in the forests which can be cultivated in thatched, polythene, brick or stone houses.