2. Cultivation of white milky mushroom
following point should be included :–
A. Introduction
B. History
C. Cultivation practices
3. INTRODUTION:-
Milky mushroom is new species.
Scientifically known as Calocybe indica.
It is robust, fleshy, milky white, umbrella
like mushroom.
It is suitable for hot and humid climate.
Grow well in 25-35ºc temp.
.
It can be cultivated throughout the year.
4. Cultivation is very simple and less cost
required.
Harvested 24 – 28 days after spawing.
Crop cycle 45-50 days.
Shelf life 3-5 days.
Therefore easy to handling, transportation and
storage.
5. HISTORY:-
It was reported for the 1st
time in India by Purkayastha
and Chandra (1974)
Calocybe is small genus of 40 species
Name is derive from Ancient Greek term kalos
“pretty” and “head”
7. NUTRITIVE VALUE OF MUSHROOM:-
Contain highest protein 17.2%.
64.24% carbohydrate,4.1% fat,4%soluble
sugar,2.9% starch, 7.43% ash.
Good source of pyridoxine Vit.B₆.
Low in calories, fat and sodium.
High in crude fiber (3.4%)and essential minerals.
11. Hot water(3-4 hr)/chemical treatment with
carbendazim and formalin
Drain of excess water
Drying at 60-70% moist level
Prepared bed
12. Pining the beds
Incubated bed for 12-13 days
Apply casing
Beds are to be incubated
Regularly sprayed water maintain 50-60%
moisture level
Pin heads appear 8-10 days after casing
Harvesting after 3-5 days
Packing and drying