Comparison: Oyster vs Button Mushroom Cultivation
Mushroom cultivation is an indoor soilless agro-enterprise utilizing agricultural crop residues (paddy/wheat straw) to produce protein-rich food with high market value.
| Feature | Oyster Mushroom (Dhingri) | White Button Mushroom | Milky Mushroom (Calocybe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate Required | Wheat / Paddy / Mustard straw | Composted straw + poultry manure + gypsum | Paddy straw with casing soil |
| Optimal Temperature | 20°C - 28°C (Broad tolerance) | 14°C - 18°C (Winter or AC units) | 28°C - 35°C (Summer crop) |
| Cropping Cycle | 25 to 35 days | 75 to 90 days | 40 to 50 days |
| Setup Cost (Small Scale) | ₹30,000 - ₹50,000 | ₹1,50,000 - ₹3,00,000 | ₹40,000 - ₹70,000 |
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