WHERE TO GROW MUSHROOMS 



mushroom production during a long pe- 

 riod; indeed, frequently throughout the 

 year, but they must offer the possibility of 

 adequate ventilation. 



Mushroom houses. In many sections of 

 the United States mushroom houses and 

 cellars under dwellings might be used for 

 mushroom work from six to nine months in 

 the year. For temporary use a mushroom 

 house may consist of a very simple boarded 

 shed or unused barn. It is necessary to pro- 

 vide a heater of some type, since the winter 

 is the important season for mushroom work. 

 Many commercial mushroom houses which 

 pay well are not particularly elaborate. 



As a permanent investment for mushroom 

 growing, the house should, however, be 

 built with due consideration for conveni- 

 ence, durability and economy. No one 

 going into the work on an extensive scale 

 rhould build before looking over a success- 

 ful plant. Perfect drainage is a factor of 

 tlie first importance. To obtain this may be 

 complicated by the fact that for convenience 



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