Publisher's Synopsis
The Principles of Mushroom Growing and Mushroom Spawn Making is a book written by Benjamin Minge Duggar in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide to growing mushrooms and making mushroom spawn, covering all aspects of the process from the selection of the right kind of soil to the harvesting of the mushrooms. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different topic related to mushroom growing. The first chapter provides an introduction to mushrooms and their importance as a food source. The second chapter deals with the selection of the right kind of soil for growing mushrooms. The third chapter covers the preparation of the soil, including the addition of fertilizers and other nutrients. The fourth chapter discusses the selection of mushroom spawn and the various methods of making it. The fifth chapter covers the planting of the spawn and the care of the mushrooms as they grow. The sixth chapter deals with the harvesting of the mushrooms and the preparation of the soil for the next crop. Throughout the book, Duggar provides detailed instructions and practical advice on all aspects of mushroom growing and spawn making. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the process. Overall, The Principles of Mushroom Growing and Mushroom Spawn Making is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in growing mushrooms, whether for personal consumption or for commercial purposes. It is a classic work that continues to be relevant today, more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
