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Organic Oyster Mushroom Cultivation at NatureThrive

24 December, 2024

Cultivating Organic Oyster Mushrooms at NatureThrive

At NatureThrive, we take pride in cultivating high-quality oyster mushrooms using organic methods. Our meticulous process ensures that every mushroom is fresh, nutritious, and sustainable. Here’s a glimpse into how we grow our mushrooms:

Step 1: Medium Selection

We use chopped golden paddy straw as the cultivation medium. The process begins with soaking the straw in water mixed with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) for 8 to 12 hours. This step enriches the medium and neutralizes its pH. Once soaked, the straw is thoroughly rinsed and drained before sterilization.

Step 2: Sterilization

To ensure the medium is free from contaminants, we sterilize the paddy straw in an autoclave at 121°C for one hour. After sterilization, the straw is left to cool, allowing the autoclave pressure to return to normal and excess moisture to evaporate.

Step 3: Spawn Selection

We use the first-generation spawn of white oyster mushrooms, ensuring vigorous growth and high yield. The quality of the spawn is critical, and we select only the best for our cultivation.

Step 4: Bed Preparation

In a hygienic environment, we prepare the mushroom beds using the sterilized paddy straw and spawn. This careful preparation creates an optimal environment for the mushrooms to grow.

Step 5: Incubation

The prepared beds are placed in a dark room with controlled conditions for 14-15 days. During this incubation period, the mycelium spreads throughout the medium, laying the foundation for mushroom growth.

Step 6: Transition to Harvest Room

After incubation, the beds are moved to a harvest room with conditions tailored for fruiting. Within 3-4 days, mushroom buds begin to emerge. In just three more days, these buds develop into fully grown, fresh oyster mushrooms.

Step 7: Harvesting and Packaging

Once the mushrooms reach their peak maturity, we harvest them with care to maintain their quality and freshness. Our mushrooms are then packed in sustainable, food-grade boxes suitable for retail shops and home deliveries.

Why Choose NatureThrive’s Oyster Mushrooms?

Organic Methods: We grow our mushrooms without synthetic chemicals, ensuring they are safe and healthy.

Sustainability: By using golden paddy straw, a byproduct of agriculture, we promote waste utilization and eco-friendly practices.

Freshness Guaranteed: Our mushrooms are cultivated, harvested, and packed with the utmost care to retain their natural taste and texture.

Join us in savoring the goodness of organic oyster mushrooms—fresh from our farm to your table!