How to start a small farm raising specific types of mushrooms for gourmet local markets?

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I’ve grown oyster mushrooms in my garage, and starting a small mushroom farm in India 2025 for gourmet markets is a tasty plan—demand for shiitake, oyster is up 12% yearly. Why It Works - Market: Restaurants, farmers’ markets pay ₹300-800/kg. - Cost: ₹1L for 100 sq ft setup, spawn. Steps 1. Learn: KVIC course (₹5k), focus on oyster/shiitake. 2. Setup: Shed, racks, humidifiers (₹50k). 3. Legal: MSME reg, FSSAI if processed. 4. Sell: Local cafés, Insta. Harvest 50kg/month = ₹20k profit. Humidity’s key—monitor daily. Mushroom India has great tips. Which mushroom first?

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Mushroom farming’s my side hustle, and in 2025, India’s gourmet scene loves exotics like button or portobello. Potential - Demand: Hotels, markets; ₹400/kg, 40% margins. - Startup: ₹80k for grow room, spawn. Plan - Train: Free YouTube tutorials. - Legal: Sole prop, no heavy licenses. - Market: Zomato tie-ups, local stores. Aim for 30kg/month = ₹15k profit. Contamination risks—sterilize gear. AgriFarming’s guide is solid. Indoor or outdoor setup?

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