Fungi are single-celled organisms that grow on dead organic matter, such as wood, plant material, and decaying matter. There are over 100,000 species of fungi, including many edible ones.
Most fungi are saprobes, which means that they eat organic material and are decomposers. The decomposition process results in the production of new biomass.
A producer is an organism that produces a product or a service for another organism. This is a definition used in economics, where we talk about producers and consumers.
Growing mushrooms is not for the fainthearted. If you have never grown mushrooms before, it is important to start with a small amount of soil and a small mushroom house.
-A mushroom house.
-Small amounts of soil and compost.
-A spade or garden fork.
-A mushroom spawn bag.
-Potting soil.
-A large pot is necessary for growing oyster mushrooms.
-A fan is important for good air circulation