An ‘exchange of magic’ is required between growers and mushrooms to get consistent results
Many urban farmers often face the problem of not having enough space to grow produce. But growing mushrooms can be done in the corner of a flat — and the “shroom boom” is taking off.
Growing food at home has psychological benefits; it reduces stress and improves your mood and mindfulness. Raising mushrooms can be a social activity, because people exchange knowledge and experiences related to their cultivation techniques. Many fungi, such as lion’s mane, are used as supplements and can have medicinal benefits if used with a holistic approach.
Through training workshops, the Afrifungi crew of three equip fungi novices and enthusiasts with the knowledge they require to become successful mushroom growers. Is growing mushrooms easy? Yes and no. Mushrooms may not need much light, but they do require a stable environment. Hobbs says he finds it “easier to grow shrooms than spinach”, but adds that paying close attention to the mushrooms as they pin is more important than knowing the theory; it’s a state of mind, an “exchange of magic” that requires really focused intention.
Growing mushrooms was chosen because of space constraints; other forms of income the organisation have are a call centre and a programme that collects and sells second-hand household items. The mushrooms are sold to shops in Boksburg such as Food Lovers Market, and this is generating “quite a substantial” revenue, according to Viljoen.Mollgaard says: “We think growing mushrooms should be part of any urban farming project, on any scale.
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