Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation

Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation is an in-depth guide that explores the myriad ways to incorporate mushrooms into your life. Author Tradd Cotter shares his groundbreaking research and offers practical advice on cultivating mushrooms both indoors and outdoors. The book covers a wide range of topics, including integrating mushroom beds into your garden, building trenched rafts for shiitake spawn, and producing oysters on spent coffee grounds. It also delves into advanced techniques like lab cultivation, making mushroom-infused products, and using fungi for bioremediation. Cotter's passion and extensive knowledge make this book a valuable resource for both amateur and professional mushroom growers. Beyond cultivation, the book explores the potential of mushrooms to help manage invasive species, reduce herbicide use, and even provide high-quality edible protein in disaster situations. Cotter's innovative approach to mushroom farming is both practical and inspiring, offering a new way of thinking about how we can utilize fungi in our daily lives. Whether you're interested in self-sufficiency, environmental sustainability, or simply enjoying the benefits of mushrooms, this book has something for everyone.