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MY MUSHROOM FARMING JOURNEY

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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...