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Bacteria are present everywhere, all the time – but do not cause bacterial blotch. What does cause bacterial blotch is
The filling weight, i.e. the number of kilos of compost per square metre, should be between 80-95 kg/m2. The general
Dry bubble disease may cause a lot of problems because the spores spread quickly. It’s essential to identify and remove
My previous blog described what the pH should do during the composting process. This blog examines the role of the
On many farms I see lots of problems with quality and particularly production in the second and third flushes. This
A new watering system has been in use for some years now. It is a static system that incorporates pipes
Well-sealed growing rooms are essential in order to exclude phorids and sciarids flies! Using chemical or biological control agents makes
Mycelium has to grow toward the surface where it develops pinheads. How do you achieve this? By not using the
Straw determines the structure and the nutrient value of compost. New straw is harder, which is why the pre-wet period
It is difficult to find good information about the pests and diseases that affect mushroom growing. This blog offers you
One of the basic raw materials used by composters is gully water or black water. This water is often stored
What is the absolute moisture content of the air? Or the enthalpy of the air? More and more growers have
