How to Grow Mushrooms in Pots? Detailed Planting Methods and Steps

I wonder if everyone has noticed that the variety of plants grown on balconies is becoming more and more diverse. Not only can you grow flowers and grass, but you can also grow fruits and vegetables, such as onions, cabbage, and so on. But there is another vegetable that can also be cultivated as a potted plant at home, and that is the mushroom. I believe many people really enjoy eating mushroom-type vegetables, so the price of mushrooms on the market is not low either, but if you grow potted mushrooms at home, it is not only simple and convenient, but also saves quite a bit of grocery money. Today, the editor will teach everyone how to grow potted mushrooms at home.

1. Choosing containers and substrate

You can use an old fish tank or a glass container to cultivate mushrooms, and make a mushroom nutrient bed in the container to support its growth and provide it with nutrients. The materials for the mixed bed can be purchased yourself or made by hand, and can be prepared with cottonseed hulls, corn cobs, wood shavings, lotus seed shells, and so on. Sprinkling a small amount of lime at the bottom of the substrate can be of great help to its growth.

2. Planting method

Plant the mushroom spores into the nutrient substrate at a depth of about 5 cm, then keep the temperature at about 21°C. After about 3 weeks, a thin white mycelium like a spider web will appear on the culture substrate. At this time, lower the temperature to about 16°C, then cover with 2 to 3 cm of potting soil. Then spray water on the soil frequently to keep it moist, and when the caps have not fully opened, they can be harvested.