Mushroom farming is one of the most profitable agri-business that you can start with a low investment and less space. Mushroom cultivation in Ghana is growing gradually as an alternative source of income for many people.
In this article I am going to give you how to start Mushroom cultivation in Ghana in a step by step approach.
Preparation of the substrate
The mushrooms grew from a boom tissue called a “substrate”. To create the substrate, cassava or yam peels are dried, after which they are ground. Water, lime, and rice bran are added and the substrate is mixed and piled up to form a pile on the ground. It is then left to ferment for 28 days. Compost wants to be grown to become every four days for proper aeration and uniform composting.
Bag the substrate
Water is added (evenly distributed) to the nutrient-rich substrate at the desired saturation of 65-70%, thereby imparting the entirety that the fungus mycelium will want to develop. The substrate is then placed into an oversized polypropylene bag, compressed, and tied with a rubber band on top. Cotton is placed over the cavity to retain moisture. The cavity will act as an access factor for the introduction of the mushroom spawn.
Baggage sterilization
The luggage sets on a rack in an oil drum with water at the bottom of the rack. The drum is then heated over the fire. Once the steam begins to be emitted from the tank, a mileage is programmed for 2 five to three hours. The bags are then left to cool, after which they are taken to the shaded inoculation room.
Inoculate the luggage
The substrate is then adapted to take over the mushroom eggs. These are poured into the neck of the substrate bag and the cotton is changed over. The bags are then sent to the incubation chamber and remain there until complete colonization of the substrate. The temperature inside the room must be 28-30 ° C max.
Cultivate the mushroom
After four to five weeks inside the incubation chamber, the substrate pouch turns whitish and is ready to open. Upon contact with the air, the mycelium fungus begins to develop fungi. It will take 24-36 hours for the mushrooms to reach maturity while you can then harvest them.
Mushroom collection
Once the mushrooms are ripened, they are therefore indifferent to the substrate and are suitable for consumption, drying, or sale.
Thanks to the Gratitude project, mushrooms are grown from cassava husk substrate had excessive dietary value. They are rich in proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins, and occasionally in fat.
Please where can I get the baggage of muchroom to buy at Kumasi
Is there any platform for training or seminar?
Or online practical?
Thanks Bro Nsiah for your question.
THE FARM DREAMS is planning on organizing a training any moment from now. Kindly leave your WhatsApp number so that we can get in touch with you! Thanks.
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I’m available for any seminar or training program that you may organize in the near future.
This is very attractive for the pensioners. How long does it take for the training session? And how much is the cost gorvthe training?
Kindly update me as to when you will be having mushroom training please
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How do you get the cultures in Ghana to start?
Thanks for sharing this. I’m interested in the training as well. Kindly share details with me via email
0596451716 is my number to join the mushroom page.
My name is jakpa from wa in the west region of ghana interested in the mushrooms farming please and this my what’s up number 0543361451 thanks
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