AN ACCESSIBLE HANDS-ON GUIDE FOR THE ASPIRING MUSHROOM GROWER "...a comprehensive and personal tome on the production, business, promotion, and problem solving for the independent mushroom grower." - TAYLOR LOCKWOOD MOST SUPERMARKET MUSHROOMS are bland and boring; products of an industrial process which typically relies on expensive equipment and harmful pesticides. Many people would like to add more flavor ful and diverse fungi to their diets, but lack the knowledge or confidence to gather or grow their own. Edible species such as shiitake, oyster, and wine cap stropharia can be easily…mehr
AN ACCESSIBLE HANDS-ON GUIDE FOR THE ASPIRING MUSHROOM GROWER "...a comprehensive and personal tome on the production, business, promotion, and problem solving for the independent mushroom grower." - TAYLOR LOCKWOOD MOST SUPERMARKET MUSHROOMS are bland and boring; products of an industrial process which typically relies on expensive equipment and harmful pesticides. Many people would like to add more flavor ful and diverse fungi to their diets, but lack the knowledge or confidence to gather or grow their own. Edible species such as shiitake, oyster, and wine cap stropharia can be easily cultivated in your home or garden, adding excitement and diversity to your diet or providing supplemental income. In addition, intercropping and companion planting can yield many benefits, including feeding your soil and improving garden yields. This straightforward, no-nonsense resource cuts through much of the confusion surrounding methods and techniques, helping the hobbyist or farmer to select regionally appropriate species for the home garden or for farm-scale production; practice sustainable, environmentally friendly cultivation techniques; and choose a successful, proven business approach to maximize profit and minimize frustration. Whether your goal is to harvest homegrown gourmet mushrooms for your table, supplement your income by selling to friends and neighbors, or start a full-fledged niche business, Mycelial Mayhem is packed with the advice and resources you need to succeed. "...draws us into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of the fungal kingdom with irresistible wit and wisdom. ... this charming and very well-informed book is both welcome and indispensable for the beginning cultivator or curious cook." - PETER BANE, author, The Permaculture Handbook "This lively, companionable book demystifies mushrooms for those of us seeking clear explanations and checklists, combined with infectious enthusiasm..." - PAM DAWLING, author, Sustainable Market Farming Prior to moving from Pennsylvania to Montana, David and Kristin Sewak co-owned Berglorbeer Farma, which specialized in edible mushrooms, heirloom vegetables, native landscape plants, and sustainable landscape design. Kristin and David speak on mushroom growing and other sustainable living topics at regional and national green living events.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
David Sewak has worked in the conservation field for nearly two decades. Together with Kristin Sewak, he is previous co-owner of Berglorbeer Farma, which specialized in edible mushrooms, heirloom vegetables, native landscape plants and sustainable landscape design. David and Kristin speak on mushroom gathering and indoor and outdoor cultivation techniques at regional and national green living events. David holds a degree in History and Philosophy, and serves on the boards of Somerset Conservation District, Stonycreek-Conemaugh River Improvement Project, and Natural Biodiversity. Kristin Sewak is the founder of Natural Biodiversity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring biodiversity within landscapes and involving people in environmental solutions. Together with David Sewak, she is owned Berglorbeer Farma, which specialized in edible mushrooms, heirloom vegetables, native landscape plants and sustainable landscape design. Kristin and David speak on mushroom gathering and indoor and outdoor cultivation techniques at regional and national green living events. Kristin holds a degree in ecology, has graduated from the community leadership initiative of Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Chamber of Commerce, and is a certified Habitat Stewards Host with the National Wildlife Federation.
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Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Dave's Mycelial Mayhem Journey Kristin's Mycelial Mayhem Journey Section I: Mycelia 1. Why Mushrooms? Why Not Mushrooms? Mushrooms Are Part of Our Fabric Mushrooms for the Future On the Mushroom Path 2. Mushroom Basics Fungi: A Kingdom of Its Own Mushroom Structure and Life Cycle Relevance of the Life Cycle to Cultivation and Harvest Facilitating Growth and Reproduction Fungi in Our Ecosystems Mushroom Life Cycle and Ecology as Teacher Section II: The Stem 3. Growing Mushrooms The Assessment Outdoor Cultivation Wine Caps (Stropharia rugoso annulata) Oysters Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor) Italian Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) Golden Oyster (Pleurotus cornucopiae) King Oyster (Pleurotus eryngii) Nameko (Pholiota nameko) Pioppino or Black Poplar (Agrocybe aegerita) Lion's Mane or Hericium (Hericium erinaceus) Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Maitake Black, Yellow, and Grey Morels (Morchella angusticeps, M. esculenta and M. deliciosa) Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Indoor Cultivation: The Mayhem Within 4. Wild Collecting and Purveying Tenets to Follow When Collecting Wild Mushrooms Tenets to Follow When Purveying Wild-collected Mushrooms 5. Companion Planting and Other Sustainable Methods Systems Thinking: It's Not Just About the Mushrooms What's the Difference? Economics vs. Ecology What's the Difference? Sustainability vs. Resilience Biomimicry Permaculture Principles Putting It All Together: Resilient Design Applications for Mushroom Growing Composting Recycling Spent Growing Medium Materials and Energy Reduction Business Resilience Sharing Your Bounty Section III: The Fruit of Your Labor 6. Umami of Edible Mushrooms What Is Umami? From Harvest to Feast: Handling Mushrooms for the Best Umami Complementary Food Pairings for Umami and Health The Taste, Texture and Presentation of Specific Mushrooms Culinary Supplements Recipes 7. Nutritional Benefits of Mushrooms Nutrition and Medicine Nutritional Content of Mushrooms The Known Benefits The Super Seven Medicinal Mushrooms Mushrooms' Major Health Improvement Functions How to Maximize Nutritional Content Cautions 8. Niche Business or Supplemental Income Mushrooms As a Business? Knowing How to Grow Formulating Your Idea Evaluating Your Market: Conducting a Market Analysis Getting Started 9. Marketing Mushrooms Challenges and Opportunities Developing Your Story Traditional Advertising Target Marketing and Understanding Your Unique Market Crafting Your Online Presence Collaboration Face Time Developing Your Unique Marketing Strategy Evaluating Your Efforts Looking Forward and Anticipating Change Section IV: Spreading the Spores 10. Conclusion: Spread Your Spores Appendix: Marketing and Communications Materials North American Resources by Subject References Index About the Authors
Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Dave's Mycelial Mayhem Journey Kristin's Mycelial Mayhem Journey Section I: Mycelia 1. Why Mushrooms? Why Not Mushrooms? Mushrooms Are Part of Our Fabric Mushrooms for the Future On the Mushroom Path 2. Mushroom Basics Fungi: A Kingdom of Its Own Mushroom Structure and Life Cycle Relevance of the Life Cycle to Cultivation and Harvest Facilitating Growth and Reproduction Fungi in Our Ecosystems Mushroom Life Cycle and Ecology as Teacher Section II: The Stem 3. Growing Mushrooms The Assessment Outdoor Cultivation Wine Caps (Stropharia rugoso annulata) Oysters Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor) Italian Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) Golden Oyster (Pleurotus cornucopiae) King Oyster (Pleurotus eryngii) Nameko (Pholiota nameko) Pioppino or Black Poplar (Agrocybe aegerita) Lion's Mane or Hericium (Hericium erinaceus) Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Maitake Black, Yellow, and Grey Morels (Morchella angusticeps, M. esculenta and M. deliciosa) Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Indoor Cultivation: The Mayhem Within 4. Wild Collecting and Purveying Tenets to Follow When Collecting Wild Mushrooms Tenets to Follow When Purveying Wild-collected Mushrooms 5. Companion Planting and Other Sustainable Methods Systems Thinking: It's Not Just About the Mushrooms What's the Difference? Economics vs. Ecology What's the Difference? Sustainability vs. Resilience Biomimicry Permaculture Principles Putting It All Together: Resilient Design Applications for Mushroom Growing Composting Recycling Spent Growing Medium Materials and Energy Reduction Business Resilience Sharing Your Bounty Section III: The Fruit of Your Labor 6. Umami of Edible Mushrooms What Is Umami? From Harvest to Feast: Handling Mushrooms for the Best Umami Complementary Food Pairings for Umami and Health The Taste, Texture and Presentation of Specific Mushrooms Culinary Supplements Recipes 7. Nutritional Benefits of Mushrooms Nutrition and Medicine Nutritional Content of Mushrooms The Known Benefits The Super Seven Medicinal Mushrooms Mushrooms' Major Health Improvement Functions How to Maximize Nutritional Content Cautions 8. Niche Business or Supplemental Income Mushrooms As a Business? Knowing How to Grow Formulating Your Idea Evaluating Your Market: Conducting a Market Analysis Getting Started 9. Marketing Mushrooms Challenges and Opportunities Developing Your Story Traditional Advertising Target Marketing and Understanding Your Unique Market Crafting Your Online Presence Collaboration Face Time Developing Your Unique Marketing Strategy Evaluating Your Efforts Looking Forward and Anticipating Change Section IV: Spreading the Spores 10. Conclusion: Spread Your Spores Appendix: Marketing and Communications Materials North American Resources by Subject References Index About the Authors
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