After the seeds, this is probably one of the most consistent thing that you will find in most gardening guides. I am talking about compost of course, and over the years we have made several types from trench composting to chicken manure compost and even horse manure compost. Buckle up, today we shall be looking at how to make mushroom compost.
So what exactly is mushroom composting? Well in simple terms, it is the soil that is leftover after growing you grow your own mushrooms. The mushrooms are responsible for breaking down manure and straw into an organic and fertile soil, that you can then use in your garden. You can use any animal manure, but generally most people tend to prefer either chicken or cow manure. I have tried my hand at this type of compost a few times, but I should definitely consider making more of it.
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Here’s What You’ll Need:
- mushroom bacteria
- straw
- corn cobs
- hulls
- hay
Ideally you want to make a mushroom compost if you are already growing mushrooms at home, because you will have the mushroom bacteria required readily available. When you mix it with the soil, straw and manure you can let it sit for at least 1 to 2 months. The compost is then processed after the mushrooms are harvested. You either steam heat the pile or just turn it whatever is easier for you. Make sure you allow the compost to cool down, before using it in your garden.
You can get step by step instructions on the A Modern Homestead blog, here…
You can watch the video below on What is Mushroom Compost…
You can watch the video below on Mushroom Compost – A Quick Garden Hack….
You can watch the video below on How To Make Mushroom Compost…
