Mushroom Production - Online Course

Become a mushroom growing expert with the Mushroom Production course.

The course helps you to identify the different species of edible fungi, their preferred growing conditions and the commercial side of production for business purposes.

If you are looking to start from the beginning, the Mushroom Production course will take you from the beginner through to the advanced grower by the end of the course.

The course is self-paced to suit your lifestyle.

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Course Outline
Course Code: 
BHT310
Duration: 
100 hours - Access for 12 months
Delivery: 
Online & Correspondence
Certificate: 
Statement of achievement
Lesson Structure: 
  1. Introduction
  2. Review of the system of plant identification, distinguishing edible fungi, information and contacts. Classify different varieties of fungi which are commonly eaten.
  3. Mushroom Culture
  4. Learn about the techniques used in the culture of edible mushrooms.
  5. Spawn Production & Spawning
  6. Making and Casing Beds
  7. Growing Conditions for Mushrooms
  8. Growing Mushrooms Outside (Pest and Disease Management)
  9. Harvesting, Storing & Using Mushrooms
  10. Special Assignment - Marketing of Mushrooms
Aims - the learning objectives of the course: 
  • Classify different varieties of fungi which are commonly eaten
  • Determine the techniques used in the culture of edible mushrooms
  • Explain the harvesting of a mushroom crop
  • Explain the post-harvest treatment of a mushroom crop
  • Explain marketing strategies for mushroom production
  • Compare the culture of a range of different commercially cultivated mushroom species from around the world