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Development of new cultivation technology for straw mushroom (Volvariella
By Dewwanthi Karunarathna | January 18, 2008
Paddy straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) is an edible mushroom variety which can be cultivated under tropical and sub tropical conditions. In Sri Lanka, though the majority of farmers grow oyster mushroom they are willing to undertake other mushroom types, including straw mushroom and milky mushroom. Straw mushroom cultivation is highly rewarding because of the favourable climatic conditions in Sri Lanka and the abundant availability of raw materials. The existing outdoor method for straw mushroom cultivation introduced by the Department of Agriculture (DOA) gives low or/and irregular yield. As the optimum environmental conditions are crucial in straw mushroom production, an indoor cultivation method using a polythene house was tested with the existing outdoor method. Cotton waste and paddy straw were used as the growing media in both outdoor and indoor conditions under four treatments viz. paddy straw compost in polythene house (T1), cotton waste compost in polythene house (T2), paddy straw in outdoor environment (T3) and cotton waste in outdoor environment (T4), arranged in a Completely Randomized Design with three replicates. The results revealed that,the indoor cultivation method with cotton waste compost substrate (T1) gave significantly higher values for average yield (6901.18 kg/ha) and average marketable yield (6489 kg/ha) compared to other treatments. Outdoor culture in straw substrate (T3) resulted lowest values for the same yield parameters (567.13 kg/ha, 516.31 kg/ha, respectively). Indoor cultivation method with paddy straw compost and cotton waste compost both resulted higher yields when compared to the outdoor culture. As paddy straw is freely available in Sri Lanka, combining of paddy straw compost and cotton waste compost as the substrate for straw mushroom culture under indoor conditions would be more profitable.
A S Nissanka1, P Rajapakshe2 and R H M K Ratnayake1
1Department of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
2Regional Agricultural Research and Development Centre, Gonawila, Sri Lanka
Topics: symposium 2006 | 67 Comments »
March 21st, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Dear Dewwanthi Karunarathna
I was reading your article about mush room growing with great interest. Do you think it is possible for an individual to start the mushroom growing as anew project.
T.Vedamanickam
May 27th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Dear Ms Karunarathna
I am interested in mushroom cultivation. Where ca I get the information on how to go about this? Plaese advice.
June 4th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Dear Mr karunaratne,
I live in hatton. Iam really interested in growing mushroom where can i get some reading metirials (STUDY) about mushroom to start cultivation pls advice me
thanking you.
June 20th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I was reading your published research findings with great interest. I am a final year student at the University of Guyana located at Turkeyen Greater Georgetown, Guyana, South America. For BSC research paper i am conducting a trial using Volvariella Volvaceae wc 439 on five different bed materials, of which paddy straw is one.
I would like for you to make contact with me so that i can update you on what i am doing and for you also to offer some advise.
Thank you
Coretta.
July 12th, 2008 at 8:04 am
hi all
if anybody is interested in growing mushrooms in polybags using saw dust as the substrate you may contact ‘the mushroom development & training centre’ which is a project sponsored by SRI LANKA EXPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD. they conduct workshops on mushroom cultivation and produce spawns of good quality.
please contact:
project manager
mushroom development & training centre
raja mawatha
rathmalana
phone : 011=2725471
good luck
August 6th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
i want to grow strew mushroom,im cultivate the oyster and abalone as buisnes presently.
August 24th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Thank you for your kind co opretion sir.I am interested to know the higher production cultivation system of straw mushroom indoor cultivation method in straw compost along with improve culture
September 16th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
I assited one project in Ampara on cultivation of mushroom – in very remote village affected by tsunami and conflict/ WAR – “KANDAHINDAGAMA”.
WE FACED LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH CLIMATIC FACTORS IN AMPARA. BUT STILL 50% of the beneficiries ARE SMOOTHLY RUNNING AS A ENTREPRISE. WE USED SAW DUST.
do we have any comments with saw dust Vs. Straw ?
If anyone knows any information on this please provide. since we are going to conducted another project in tangale this information might useful.
please conatct – Gannoruwa, HORDI 081-22-18-738
or contact Dr. mis. Udugama.
also visit http://www.agridept.gov.lk/HORDI/Pub_Abs/Udugama/Udugama.htm
or contact http://www.agriconsultants.net
thank you.
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:14 am
dear sir,
i am interesting in mushroom cultivation, please help me.
thank you
sujan
October 27th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
please can i know hw to grow mushroom.Is it suitable for individual business?
November 15th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Dear sir,
We are living very difficulty.Because I have 2 sisters & 1 sister is campus student & other sister is studying A/L .my father havent job & all they are living from my salary.It is not enough.So pls help me to start business.i think mush room is very good business.Pls help me to learn it.
Thanks lot
November 23rd, 2008 at 9:37 am
Hi,
I’m working in community development organization and planning to support(Financial & Technical) local community to involve in mushroom cultivation. Please suggest some technical readings and your comments regarding the mushroom cultivation.
Looking for the suggestions.
Thank you
February 2nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I am a traineer that mushroom cultivations I would like to developed the production capacities of my customers. Hence I want following details
We used wooden mediya
What are the best wooden drugs
what is the morst suitable polythine
which is the more suitable quantities are mixed
What and which quantities are any chemicals used without rice drugs
April 12th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
please supply us with spawn sources for strawmushrooms
April 30th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I’m a final year student of Sabaragamuwa University(Food Science & Technology) & want to purchase 3 varities of mushroom for my research work.Pls if you can contact me such a producer. Oyster,abalone & straw mushrooms are enough me to do that. Thank you.
May 14th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Hi,
I am interested in growing mushroom in polybags using saw dust.Kindly provide me details.
Thanks,
Kumari
May 24th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Hello,
I am from Bandarawela.what is the nearest place for me to get information;instructions; about mushroom cultivation.if you can please send me some basic information via my mail,Because i am working at Thaleimannar as a SL Navy personal these days.
Thanks a lot
June 30th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Hi,
How could i start this mush room project in a small scale in colombo city. Is there a perticular type of mushroom and what method could i use and where could i find seeds. I heard there are seeds in Moratuwa.
Pls. help,
Thanks,
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:20 am
We provide mushroom cultivation training(online video tutorial also),
We provide mushroom spawn at the cheapest ever price.
We provide the medium for cultivating mushroom at the cheapest ever price
Please contact DATHU MOHAN : 09349085127 : CULTIVATINGMUSHROOM@GMAIL.COM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8wM7sL88w0
Please reply soon whatever be the answer.
NO NEED FOR paddy straw
July 30th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
if any one is interested in growing mushrooms (oyster – american / abalone)you can obtain information and purchase reliable spawns / participate in training programmes at Mushroom development and training center which is an Export Development Board of sri Lanka assisted project.
contact:
Mushroom development and training Center
Raja Mawatha
Ratmalana
Tel : 011-2725471
August 4th, 2009 at 11:36 am
dear sir,
i am interesting in mushroom cultivation, please help me.
thank you
my tp no 0727307306
August 19th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
sir
Please let me know more on procedure of strawmushroom cultivation and seed production
August 26th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I am a researcher and trader of mushroom.
September 10th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Sir,
I have mushroom farm. I want to take good price for my product by exporting or supplying for local market. I want to find buyers. Please help me.
thank you.
September 17th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I am working in SEEDS, and we have a Mushroom Resource Center in Kegalle which provide the total technical support with trainings, Business plan preparation, Mushroom Enterprise development,raw materials with good quality mushroom seeds (Oyster and Abalon)and making marketing linkages for the producers.
Contact 077 2018876 – Nilusha
September 19th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
sir
Please let me know more on procedure of strawmushroom cultivation and seed production
September 29th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Hi
I am interested in importing Sri Lankan oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) to the European union. Can any interested mushroom farmers please contact me for further information.
Please contact me at: sasholdingsltd@googlemail.com
Thanks
September 30th, 2009 at 3:33 am
Hi I need a continuous supply of dried whole mini oyster mushrooms (cap size 4-5cm) in 15 kg bags for export? Can anyone supply this?
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October 13th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I red your article, I too interest of starting a mushroom project and help me to sell my finish products.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
we provide consultancy for mushroom production on commercial basis.
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:17 am
Dear Sir,
I want to cultivate mushrooms as a individual business. Please send me some details regarding mushroom cultivation Ex. How to cultivate mushrooms, Mushroom Diseases etc.. I’m newcomer for cultivation field. Please Help Me. Thank you.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Dear,
I also want to grow straw mushroom.Please send me the growing methods.I am interesting it .
please send to me necessary methods.
thank you
myo myint way
(Myanmar)
November 4th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Dear Sir,
I want to cultivate mushrooms as a individual business. Please send me some details regarding mushroom cultivation Ex. How to cultivate mushrooms, Mushroom Diseases etc.. Im newcomer for cultivation field. Please Help Me.
Thank you.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Mushroom Resource Center which located in Kegalle has been transferred to the Kandy. The services are same as mentioned previuosly.
Nilusha
SEEDS Gte. Ltd
January 15th, 2010 at 10:01 am
i want information on paddy straw mushroom cultivatioin and annual income if u take on commercial basis
January 25th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I want to cultivate mushrooms as a individual business. Please send me some details regarding mushroom cultivation Ex. How to cultivate mushrooms, Mushroom Diseases etc.. Im newcomer for cultivation field. Please Help Me.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I want to cultivate mushrooms as a individual business. Please send me some details regarding mushroom cultivation Ex. How to cultivate mushrooms, Mushroom Diseases etc..and how can find buying company Im newcomer for cultivation field. Please Help Me.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:18 pm
i want to know about present status of mushroom cultivation in sri lanka. please help me.
March 10th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Dear Ms Karunarathna
I am interested in mushroom cultivation. Where ca I get the information on how to go about this? Plaese advice.
thanking you
March 12th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I would like to start a new mushroom project at my home. Please help me.
March 24th, 2010 at 11:54 am
we buy fresh & dried american oyster mushrooms
thanks
udana.
0714 148077
udana_1@hotmail.com
April 24th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
dear sar
please help me indoor cultivation of straw mushroom
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Please send me the details to start a mushroom cultivation project from my home level
June 24th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
how to grow straw mushroom
August 15th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Dera Sir,
I am interested in New Technology mushroom cultivation. How ca I get the information on how to go about this? Plaese advice.
September 11th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
I am interested in growing mushroom. Form where can I get the information? Plaese advice.
September 20th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I am interested in growing mushrooms in small account please advice me of how to get it done and also about the market in srilanka. thank you
September 24th, 2010 at 10:49 am
The research findings are impressive. can we used compressed saw dust blocks for the nursery? If so what are the recommended ingredients (such as saw dust, compost) that goes into the block in what portions?
Can you also guide me on the best suited varieties that gives the best value for money invested, as I wish to turn on to mushroom cultivation after my retirement.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
iam growing american oysture mushroom in medium scale since 2002 and willing to expand.seek good buyer from kandy.(farm visit buyer)can supply up to 25kg or more per day. ple,reply with price,abalony also can supply…(HARITHA MUSHROOM.MADAWALA BAZAAR)
October 11th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
please give me advice how to start mushroom in straw my mail takbtennakoon@gmail.com
November 3rd, 2010 at 11:44 am
please give me advice how to start mushroom. my mail Christinamanathunga@yahoo.com
December 16th, 2010 at 11:45 am
i want to know about mushroom cultivation and what are matching species to srilanka.as i doing a project on it.
i need to know how it will matching to entrepreneur and so if u can give a contact no can call and need to get some photos of mushrooms also.
please it will be a great full help to my undergraduate life.
January 1st, 2011 at 11:35 am
Dear Sir ,
I need to do the mushroom culivation as frofetion,
please provide me total advice to biggine the plantation.
Thanking you,
Yuer faithfully
Sarath J
January 28th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
i need mushroom culture new techniques
January 29th, 2011 at 10:17 am
We like start paddy straw mushroom cultivation.Please let us know where can we get the instructions and if possible to inspect a project.
Thanks.
January 30th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
I am new for this mushroom cultivation.I have already start cultivation.I need find new methods of cultivation and good buyer for my products.
Thanks
February 9th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
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April 4th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Dear Sir,
Currently I am in abroad. I also having a very goog interest to start mushroom cultivation commercially.I need to learn all about mushroom cultivation technically.I have gone through internet to learn. I would like to get in singala. Becuase Related vocabulary in english is difficult to understand.
How can you help me.
Thanks.
May 24th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Please send me the details to start a mushroom cultivation project from my home level
July 6th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
please send me how to produce mushroom seeds
September 11th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
pls advice via my mail how to cultivate and the market on mushroom
September 13th, 2011 at 10:08 am
I want to know sale my mashroom stock at colombo.Please sent to male
I am padmini
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September 13th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Please contact us for free advice for edible mushroom cultivation.
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September 29th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Dear Sir,
I am Agronomist working at NGO. The project also include the cultivation of straw mushroom for the Home Gardening beneficiaries. The area is Dry Zone and water is scared, high pH. I have a plan to use rain water for cultivation.
I would like to know that the soil quality can affect the yield.
I had tried one trial in this area. First time of harvest got 2 kg and the small size of mushrooms still left. I apply water at that time. On the next days I haven’t found the mushroom.
I have used cowdung, woven paper, chickpea husks and rice bran for cultivation. What’s the problem I have faced with. Please tell me your suggestions and guide line for me.
Regards
October 23rd, 2011 at 9:40 pm
i am cultivation mushroom ,American oister white,
i need to sell mushrooms ,i can suply fresh and dry
please contact me +94 757025082
November 22nd, 2011 at 7:30 am
Hello,arubowan all of you.
I like to start mushroom cultivating project in my home aq.i know very something.i want more help,theory.if you have educational resourse about mushroom cultivating,plese send me from e-mail or other system.
Thank you
December 2nd, 2011 at 10:55 am
hi all,
i need Suppliers,for export,have any one itersting ple.cuntact me,im live in EGYPT