Can we grow portabella mushrooms in AP

[Wayne]

I know its not a plant, just wondering if they would grow and if they might have an adverse effect on the rest of the system.

 

I have a dark corner in the fish shed that I am trying to figure what to do with.

Any plant suggestions?

[TCLynx]

I don't think growing mushrooms in aquaponics would work (would stay too wet and they need rotting organic material as the media rather than gravel) but you probably could get a mushroom growing kit and use it in that dark corner of the aquaponics shed.  Travis Hughey is actually quite into growing mushrooms as I understand so he might be able to point you to some of the pertinent information to help you get started in mushroom growing.

[Tyler Martin]

Aquaponics is definitely not the best way to grow mushrooms. However, I'm sure you can set up a small "Myco-box" and grow them in that same space. It is extremely inexpensive, requires little maintenance, and can sustain itself forever once started. If you want some more information, I would gladly help you out. I've never grown portabella's but I've grown oyster mushrooms with great success.

Here's a link showing you the entire process once you have an oyster mushroom spawn: http://www.vermontmushrooms.com/indoorcultivationmethods.htm

You can either make your own spawn or order it online. Feel free to message me if you want more details.

[Wayne]

Thanks for the info. I think I will wait for cooler weather before I jump on more projects. With so many varieties of mushrooms out there it is definitely on my to do list.