Cost and profit analysis of mushroom cultivation

Shiitake mushrooms are a very common edible fungus. They are high in protein and are a food with health value. They have a very promising market prospect. High-quality shiitake mushrooms can even be sold for more than 50 yuan per pound.

Shiitake mushroom cultivation cost

The edible fungus shiitake mushroom is known as the "king of mountain delicacies". Its cultivation cost mainly includes three aspects: culture medium, labor wages, and auxiliary materials. The initial investment is as high as 40,000 to 50,000 yuan, but many of them can be reused later.

Mushroom cultivation profit

After planting shiitake mushrooms, if they are properly cared for, they will produce mushrooms in about three months. About 10,000 to 20,000 kilograms can be harvested a year. After deducting costs, the profit can reach 30,000 to 70,000 yuan, which is considerable.

How to grow shiitake mushrooms

1. Mushroom Farm Settings

Generally speaking, it is best to set up a mushroom farm in an area that is sheltered from the wind, sunny, and has sufficient water resources. In addition, the mushroom farm must be cleaned up to improve the permeability of the site, and the surrounding fallen leaves must also be cleaned up.

2. Preparation of mushroom trees

There are many plants that are suitable as mushroom trees, but most of them are Fagaceae trees. The bark should not be too thick, and attention should be paid to the control of temperature and humidity to reduce the chance of invasion by external bacteria.

3. Timely vaccination

When inoculating shiitake mushrooms, the inoculation hole should be about 6 cm away from the cross section, and the temperature should be controlled at around 10-15℃. The inoculation hole should be sealed in time after inoculation.