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Under favourable conditions, bacteria multiply very quickly, depending on the type of bacteria, in as little as 20 to 60
Producing substrate for mushroom cultivation has specific and important requirements. It sounds simple to say that mixing the compost is
Ammonia release problems in phase 2 often stem from uneven filling or phase 1 issues; careful control, monitoring, and organisation
Black peat Black peat, which was formed up to 10,000 years ago, is widely used in mushroom cultivation and is
Cleaning seems so easy. You don't usually think about cleaning a floor. But as you can see, I've been able
Last Friday, Mushroom Office and LTO Paddenstoelen jointly hosted the National Mushroom Day 2025. Around 150 participants—ranging from mushroom producers
Internal moisture in mushrooms On many farms, but also in supermarkets, I regularly see that the stem of mushrooms turn
Straw is an important ingredient in compost production for mushroom cultivation. Why do we need straw? Straw has three functions:
We all know the cause of scales! Too much air movement and/or too dry air. However, the wrong solution is
To grow perfect quality mushrooms, creating a stable climate is essential. A stable climate is determined by the fresh air
Look for spores? Forget it - spores are so small they are invisible to the naked eye. A proven method
Production costs are rising sharply. Faced with the high cost of compost and higher energy costs, how can you produce
