Steaming
Steam is introduced into the mu shroom house
through the steam pipelines to pasteurise the
composted substrates in the crates. Steaming
should be immediately undertaken after crating,and eliminates the undesirable microorganisms
which may compete with the paddy straw
mushroom during incubation. A compost
temperature at 60°C for 4-6 hours is best during
steaming. It is advisable to start steaming in the
afternoon, and the temperature of the compost
should gradually go down to 52°C during the
night.