A study of mushrooms and mushroom spawn

Chapter 3: PREFACE

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About This Book

A concise, practical manual for cultivating edible mushrooms that emphasizes the central importance of using reliable, high-quality spawn and proven preparation methods. It outlines procedures for bed making, site selection, temperature management, and spawn testing, and contrasts simple cellar or home setups with larger commercial operations. The pamphlet addresses economic factors including production costs, market considerations, and ordering or pricing prepared spawn, and it describes a grafting-based approach to producing spawn. Supplemental material includes photographs of beds and brief guidance on cooking and serving, all presented in straightforward, experience-driven instructions for both beginners and market growers.

PREFACE

This pamphlet has been written by one who has had a large and successful experience in growing Mushrooms for the markets. It was his misfortune to meet failure after failure at first, due principally to poor Spawn, unfavorable conditions of the beds and other reasons. He is, therefore, unusually well qualified to guide those who desire to grow Mushrooms for home and local use.

It is my desire to give concise, accurate and most reliable information without making any misleading or extravagant statements, and to write in such a way as to be easily understood and successfully followed.

EDWARD H. JACOB