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The Mushroom Cultivator: A Practical Guide for Growing Mushrooms at Home (Paperback)

by Paul Stamets (Author), J. Chilton (Author)

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Paperback: 415 pages
Publisher: Richmond Publishing Company (Oct 1985)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0961079800
ISBN-13: 978-0961079802
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 18.8 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Mushroom cultivation in the Western world has been a mysterious art. This guide covers every aspect of growing mushrooms at home. It gives step-by-step instructions for every procedure from starting spore cultures to harvesting fruiting bodies and dealing with contaminants and pests.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical is exactly right, 14 May 1999

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This book excellently describes exact details for mushroom cultivation in a very understandable fashion. It gives precise parameters for several commonly cultivated mushrooms and a lengthy list of common contaminants and their cure. The book gives methods for small time cultivation as well as professional large-scale production. In general, it is a great primer on the subject of mushroom cultivation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Part of the ideal amatuer mycology library!, 2 Sep 1999

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I have read this and several other mushroom cultivation books. This book, coupled with Stamet's Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms, makes for the absolute best reference materials for growing your own mushrooms.

That said, I'll mention the only thing that may disappoint a reader. His treatment of agar techniques in either of his cultivation books leaves a little to be desired. If you feel uncomfortable working with petri dishes after reading his sections on it, you may wish to check out "Laboratory Excercises in Microbiology" (ISBN 0-697-35443-1) by Harley and Prescott. It is a little more than a fellow needs to know about microbiology, but it is an excellent reference for aquainting on with aseptic agar techniques.

Aside from this, Stamets has certainly beaten the competion with this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent and motivating, 6 Feb 1999

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I bought this book and have been very impressed with the wealth of knowledge and in depth detail in which all aspects of mushroom growing are described.Anyone who is excited about the prospects of growing mushrooms at home for personal culinary use or even the possibility of a commercial venture will find this book a "bible" . The oyster mushroom kit that I purchased from the authors from their catalog was so good as to want you to go into the business (with their permission I am sure ). There will be no regrets if you are thinking of buying this book for the most up to date and accurate info. around!

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