Publisher's Synopsis
From the author of the #1 Amazon Bestsellers 'The Bee Book - An Apiculture Starter' and 'The Worm Book - A Vermiculture Starter' comes this brand new introductory guide to growing mushrooms at home.Free Gift with Every Purchase!All purchasers are now entitled to download a brand new bonus, The Backyard Farm Book of Edible Landscaping - absolutely FREE!(See back of book for details)Hello!Thankyou for taking the time to look at my book.Are you fed up with paying so much for mushrooms at the store? There has to be a cheaper way to get them, right? Well, there is - you can simply grow your own! Mycology (growing mushrooms) can be as easy or complicated as you like, depending on the route you take, but the end results are most certainly worth the effort involved.The great thing about growing your own mushrooms, is that you can do it right inside your own home or backyard. It's a great project for families and foodies alike, and all you need to start off is this book, a specialist mushroom growing kit, and a small space in which to grow them!In this book I aim to teach you the basics that you need to know to grow mushrooms at home. You'll take a step back in time and learn about the history of mushrooms as food, and why it has taken centuries for home mushroom growing to really catch on. I'll let you know exactly which are the best types of mushrooms for you to start with. If you aren't sure what tools you'll need, don't worry - this book has that covered too. And I'll explain how to make sure that your mushrooms grow quickly and pest free, and the best ways to harvest, preserve and store your crop.But where should you grow your mushrooms? That's a good question! Contained within the pages of this book are tips on how to set up a mushroom patch in your back yard, as well as how to grow them inside. Is it really better to grow them completely in the dark? You are about to find out!So, whether you like shiitakes, portobellos or oyster mushrooms, stop buying them in stores. I'll teach you how to grow your own and keep your entire family well supplied.In as little as a few weeks you can have the perfect fresh mushrooms grown and ready to eat. Yum!This easy to read, beginners book, summarizes the essential information I have learned over the years, and is written to help you decide if mycology is for you, and if so, which route to take.Best wishes, Fran
