Serving Mushroom Growers Around the World Since 1992
Serving Mushroom Growers Around the World Since 1992
Milky mushrooms seem to be popular in India, but there are few details available for would-be growers.
Scientifically known as Calocybe indica, the milky mushroom grows in forest environments in India. As far as we can tell, the species was first cultivated in the mid-1970's using straw substrates, much like oyster mushrooms. They seem to like very hot temperatures in the vicinity of 95° F. After incubation, a casing layer is added. Most of the information we have found comes from a substrate producer in India. He reports that the substrate is actually "cocopeat but it is washed 7 to 8 times, sterlized and made into blocks by compressing it." It is also said to be an organic substrate although the additives are not revealed. The following links provide information on cultivation techniques using this substrate.