STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Many people enjoy searching for wild mushrooms but struggle to find them or worry about properly identifying edible species. Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms workshop offers a safe and rewarding alternative by teaching participants how to grow oyster mushrooms at home.
Presented by Katie Kammler, University of Missouri Extension Horticulture Specialist, this interactive program is designed for anyone interested in mushroom production and home food growing.
During the program, participants will learn:
- How mushroom cultivation works
- The process of creating a mushroom grow bag
- Proper care and maintenance of a mushroom grow bag
- What conditions mushrooms need to grow
- When and how to harvest mushrooms
- Tips for successful mushroom production at home
“This is a fun and easy way to grow mushrooms in your home,” said Kammler.
Each participant will complete a mushroom grow bag during the workshop and take it home to continue the growing process.
The workshop will be held in Meeting Room A at the Progress Sports Complex, Ste. Genevieve County YMCA, 1300 Progress Parkway, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670.
Program Details
Presenter: Katie Kammler, MU Extension Horticulture Specialist
Date/Time: Thursday, October 22, 6 pm
Registration required. Deadline: Friday, October 16, 3 pm Registration link: https://pears.io/events/mu/10714/
Class size is limited to 20 participants,
For registration information or questions, contact Katie Kammler at 573-883-3548 or kammlerk@missouri.edu