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Here’s a detailed guide for growing Brown Button Mushrooms to help you cultivate this popular, flavorful mushroom variety at home.

Key Attributes

• Product Name: Brown Button Mushroom Seeds (Spawn)
• Type: Gourmet, edible mushroom variety
• Available Quantities: 50g, 100g, or 250g spawn (depending on the pack size)
• Mature Size: Fruiting bodies grow to 1-2 inches in diameter, with dark brown caps
• Days to Maturity: 3-4 weeks from inoculation to harvest
• Hardiness: Grows well in moderate, cool temperatures
• Light Requirements: Low light (indirect or no light required for growth)
• Substrate Requirements: Best grown on nutrient-rich, composted manure, or specially prepared mushroom growing medium
• Uses: Ideal for sautéing, soups, salads, pizzas, or as a topping for various dishes

Product Details

• Germination Rate: High for reliable and rapid growth
• Spawn Freshness: Recently prepared for optimal colonization and growth
• Origin: Sustainably sourced
• Shelf Life: Best used within 6-12 months for best results

Planting Instructions

Preparation

• Substrate Preparation: Brown button mushrooms thrive on composted manure, or a mixture of peat moss, straw, and gypsum. Sterilize or pasteurize the substrate before inoculating to avoid contamination.
• Inoculation: Once the substrate has cooled, evenly mix the brown button mushroom spawn throughout. Make sure the spawn is well distributed to ensure a uniform colonization.
• Containers: Place the inoculated substrate in shallow trays, containers, or mushroom-growing bags. Ensure there is good ventilation or small holes for air circulation in the containers.

Growing Conditions

• Temperature: The ideal temperature range is 55-65°F (13-18°C).
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity (around 85-90%) to promote fruiting.
• Light: Brown button mushrooms do not require light to grow, but a little indirect light can help signal the mushrooms to start fruiting.
• Air Circulation: Proper airflow is important to prevent mold and promote healthy growth. Ensure ventilation in the growing area.

Germination and Colonization

• After inoculating the substrate, the mycelium will begin to spread through the material. This process typically takes 14-21 days at the appropriate temperature and humidity levels.
• During this colonization phase, ensure the substrate remains moist but not waterlogged.

Fruiting

• Once the mycelium has fully colonized the substrate, initiate fruiting conditions by lowering the temperature to about 55-60°F (13-15°C) and increasing humidity.
• Pinning (the initial formation of mushroom buds) can occur within 7-14 days after fruiting conditions are introduced.
• Mushrooms will begin to mature in 3-4 weeks and will be ready for harvest once the caps fully open and have a rich brown color.

Harvesting

• Maturity: Brown button mushrooms are ready to harvest when the caps open up but before the gills underneath become exposed and darken.
• Gently twist or cut the mushrooms at the base of the stem to harvest.
• For a continuous harvest, you can allow the mycelium to produce more mushrooms by keeping the growing conditions steady.

Storage

• Fresh Storage: Store freshly harvested brown button mushrooms in a paper bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Dried Storage: If you have excess mushrooms, they can be dried and stored in an airtight container for several months.
• Freezing: Mushrooms can be blanched and frozen for long-term storage.

Uses

• Culinary Use: Brown button mushrooms are very versatile. Sauté them with butter and garlic for a delicious side dish, add them to soups or stews, or use them as a topping for pizza and salads.
• Their rich, earthy flavor makes them a favorite in many dishes.