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Mushroom Farming Plan

This guide provides a step-by-step plan for beginners in KPK, Pakistan, to grow oyster mushrooms indoors with low investment. It outlines room setup requirements, necessary materials, a 30-day schedule for cultivation, and local sources for purchasing mushroom spawn. Additionally, it includes a cost and profit analysis for starting a small mushroom farming business.

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Mushroom Farming Plan

This guide provides a step-by-step plan for beginners in KPK, Pakistan, to grow oyster mushrooms indoors with low investment. It outlines room setup requirements, necessary materials, a 30-day schedule for cultivation, and local sources for purchasing mushroom spawn. Additionally, it includes a cost and profit analysis for starting a small mushroom farming business.

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Indoor Mushroom Farming Guide (For Beginners in KPK, Pakistan)

Step-by-Step Indoor Mushroom Farming Plan (Low Investment)

This guide is specially designed for beginners in KPK, Pakistan, who want to grow oyster mushrooms at home in a
room.
It includes materials, step-by-step method, local buying sources, and business potential.

1. Room Setup Requirements

- Room Size: 10x10 ft or similar


- Temperature: 18°C to 24°C (Oyster mushrooms)
- Humidity: 85% to 95%
- Lighting: 4-6 hours of white LED light daily (no direct sunlight)
- Clean and ventilated space with basic hygiene

2. Materials Needed (with Local Names)

- Mushroom Spawn (1 kg): Available from Myco Mushrooms, Daraz.pk, or local suppliers
- Substrate: Wheat Straw (Ghaas ka Bhoosa) - 20 to 25 kg
- Polythene Grow Bags: Medium food-grade, from local plastic stores
- Spray Bottle: Manual misting, easily available
- Hygrometer/Thermometer: For monitoring conditions
- LED Light: White light (already available at home)

3. 30-Day Beginner Schedule

- Day 1: Prepare room and gather materials


- Day 2-3: Pasteurize straw and fill grow bags with spawn
- Day 4-18: Incubation in dark room (18-24°C)
- Day 19-21: Mycelium covers bag - move to light/humid room
- Day 22-30: Spray 2-3 times/day, mushrooms start growing
- Day 30+: First harvest ready!

4. Where to Buy Mushroom Spawn in Pakistan

A. Myco Mushrooms (Lahore)


- WhatsApp: 0300-8604726 | Website: mycomushrooms.com
Indoor Mushroom Farming Guide (For Beginners in KPK, Pakistan)
B. Grow Mushrooms Pakistan (Facebook Page)
- Search: "Grow Mushrooms Pakistan"

C. Daraz.pk
- Search "Oyster Mushroom Spawn"

5. Small Business Cost & Profit Analysis

Initial Investment (Approx):


- 1 kg Spawn: PKR 800
- Wheat Straw (25 kg): PKR 600
- Plastic Bags: PKR 400
- Spray Bottle + Tools: PKR 1,000
- Thermometer + Light: PKR 2,000
- Total: ~PKR 4,800

Expected Production:
- 1 kg spawn = 10 bags = 10-15 kg mushrooms
- Market Price (fresh): PKR 400-600 per kg

Profit Example:
- 10 kg x 500 = PKR 5,000 (Revenue)
- Profit after costs: PKR 200-1,000 (per cycle)

*Dry mushrooms or powder form can sell for higher value.

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