Piduru Bimmal Volvariella volvacea Cultivation Methods

Piduru Bimma (Volvariella volvacea) can be cultivated using two methods

• Trestle/ Bed Method
• Frame Method

Muthubeli Bimmal Pleurotus ostreatus Cultivation Methods

• There are 3 types of Muthubeli Bimmal cultivated in Sri lanka; Thai type, American Type and Bhutan Type. 
• Muthubeli Bimmal are cultivated in several ways;

• Cultivation inside polypropylene bags with sawdust
• Cultivation inside plates with straw
• Cultivation inside polythene bags with straws

Bhutan type mushroom

Basic Requirements for Mushroom Cultivation

Major Requirements for Mushroom Cultivation

1. High quality mushroom spawns (seeds)
2. A cottage with low temperature and relatively high moisture level (Light inside the room should be adjustable)
3. A Barrel 
4. Sawdust or Straw
5. Polypropylene Bags/Polythene Bags/Basin 

Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation in Sri Lanka

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Mushroom cultivation in Sri Lanka is mostly done at household level as a small business. Cultivators of mushrooms are scattered around Sri Lanka. Even though there is a good market demand for good quality mushrooms most cultivators fail meet the demand and required quality most of the time due to lack of knowledge. Mushroom cultivation is a profitable business if done correctly.