If you have ever thought about growing mushrooms at home, Jithu Thomas, a successful mushroom farmer from Ernakulam, has some tips for beginners. According to him, oyster mushrooms are the best, to begin with, as they give quick results and a reasonable quantity. These mushrooms are ideal for newcomers as they offer an accessible entry point into mushroom farming with relatively little effort.

Jithu’s journey began when he was just 19-years-old, sowing mushroom seeds with his mother, Leena. Over time, their small passion project turned into Leena’s Mushroom Farm, a successful 1200 square-foot space that now produces 150-200 kg of mushrooms daily. Their monthly income from mushroom farming is over Rs 12 lakh.

For those looking to try their hand at oyster mushroom farming at home, this step-by-step guide can help with the initial stage:

Step 1: Start with quality seeds

According to Jithu, the first and most important step is........

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