Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms

Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms is an indispensable handbook that provides detailed and comprehensive guidance for cultivating a variety of mushroom species. With precise growth parameters for thirty-one species, this book includes gardening tips, state-of-the-art production techniques, and realistic advice for setting up laboratory and growing rooms. It also features tasty mushroom recipes and an invaluable troubleshooting guide to ensure your mycological endeavors thrive. /n/n The book is richly illustrated with over 500 photographs, illustrations, and charts that clearly identify each stage of cultivation. A twenty-four-page color insert showcases the intense beauty of various mushroom species, making it a visual treat as well as a practical guide. Whether you're an ecologist, a chef, a forager, a pharmacologist, a commercial grower, or a home gardener, this book will help you succeed and make your mushroom gardens the envy of the neighborhood.