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 Preparing Your Mushroom House for Maximum Yield Welcome back to the Mushroom Farming Series on Rooted & Rising! In Part 1, I introduced the series and why I’m venturing into mushroom farming. In Part 2, we talked about the essential things you need to know and do before starting. Today in Part 3, we go deeper into one of the most important steps: preparing your mushroom house. This is where your mushrooms will live, breathe, and grow—so getting this right makes your work easier and boosts your harvest. 1. Choosing the Right Location A good location sets the foundation for healthy mushrooms. Look for: Shade: Mushrooms don’t like strong light. A naturally shaded area works best. Cool temperatures: Avoid places that get too hot during the day. Good air circulation: Fresh air helps prevent diseases.Clean surroundings: Stay away from dusty or dirty areas. 2. Setting Up the Structure Your mushroom house doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. You can use: Wooden frames with pla...

Starting My Mushroom Farming Journey: Why I Chose to Grow Oyster Mushrooms For a long time, I’ve wanted to share more about my mushroom farming journey, something I mentioned on this blog but never truly opened up about. Today feels like the perfect day to finally begin. I started mushroom farming with a simple goal: to build something small, steady, and meaningful. Something that could grow with me, challenge me, and fit into my everyday life as a mum. I didn’t have a big farm, fancy equipment, or years of experience. Just curiosity, courage, and a desire to learn. Like every new journey, mine began with research and dozens of questions. Which mushrooms should I start with? How many bags should I prepare? What do I need to avoid contamination? And honestly… I made mistakes even before my first bag was fully colonized. But that’s the beauty of this journey — it’s real. It’s not perfect, but it’s mine. Why I Chose Oyster Mushrooms -They are beginner-friendly -They grow fast -They are nu...