Mushrooms vs Microgreens: Similarities, Differences, and How They Can Work Together (page 2)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much money can you make from growing mushrooms?

A: A growing area that’s around 200 square feet can produce around 800 pounds per crop. That’s about 5,000 pounds or $30,000 worth per year.

Q: Can I grow mushrooms from store bought mushrooms?

A: Yes, you can often find mycelium and primordia on store-bought oyster mushrooms that is fresh enough to start growing your own clones from. Although I’ve found it’s much easier and a much lesser risk of contamination to start with a culture or pre-inoculated growing medium instead.

Q: Do microgreens need to be washed?

A: Just like any other type of produce, you should wash microgreens before you eat them. Some people find this difficult to accomplish, but the easiest way is to lightly rinse them in cold water and then use a salad spinner to get them fully dry before you eat them.

Conclusion

Microgreens and mushrooms are both excellent crops for urban farmers. We expect to see more growers taking advantage of both of these crops together a lot more in the future.

Both crops are very similar in that they have quick crop cycles, can be grown indoors, and make excellent use of vertical space. Both are also packed full of nutrients.

However, there are some minor differences in terms of space and light required, the number of crops per batch, and other details.

If you want to learn how to grow microgreens as a business in more detail, then check out this free guide from Nate Dodson of MicroGreensFarmer.com here: https://grocycle.com/microgreens-guide