Author: STAMETS, PAUL
Title: Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms. Third Edition.
Description: New York: Ten Speed Press, 2000. Third Edition. Original decorated wrappers. With loosely inserted notes from previous owner. Light wear to spine, covers, text block edges & corners. ; With illustrations. With loosely inserted notes from previous owner. Light wear to spine, covers, text block edges & corners. ; 22 x 18.9 x 4 cms; xviii, 574 pages; Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms (Third Edition) by Paul Stamets is a thorough and authoritative guide to cultivating a wide range of edible and medicinal mushrooms. Aimed at both beginners and advanced growers, it combines scientific insight with practical techniques. The book details the cultivation of 31 mushroom species, including popular varieties like shiitake, oyster, maitake, and lion’s mane, as well as more exotic species. It provides clear instructions on growing conditions, substrate preparation, spawn production, fruiting methods, and pest control. Stamets also offers advice on designing growing spaces for both small-scale and commercial production. In addition to cultivation, the book explores the nutritional and medicinal properties of mushrooms, discussing their use in boosting immune function, supporting neurological health, and promoting overall wellness. It also introduces the concept of mycological landscaping—using fungi to restore and enrich natural environments. The third edition includes over 500 photographs, illustrations, and charts, making it a visually rich and highly informative resource. Whether you are cultivating for personal use, research, or commercial purposes, Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms is an essential reference for anyone interested in the art and science of mushroom growing.. Very Good with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Medicine Mycology Farming
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Title: Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms. Third Edition.
Description: New York: Ten Speed Press, 2000. Third Edition. Original decorated wrappers. With loosely inserted notes from previous owner. Light wear to spine, covers, text block edges & corners. ; With illustrations. With loosely inserted notes from previous owner. Light wear to spine, covers, text block edges & corners. ; 22 x 18.9 x 4 cms; xviii, 574 pages; Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms (Third Edition) by Paul Stamets is a thorough and authoritative guide to cultivating a wide range of edible and medicinal mushrooms. Aimed at both beginners and advanced growers, it combines scientific insight with practical techniques. The book details the cultivation of 31 mushroom species, including popular varieties like shiitake, oyster, maitake, and lion’s mane, as well as more exotic species. It provides clear instructions on growing conditions, substrate preparation, spawn production, fruiting methods, and pest control. Stamets also offers advice on designing growing spaces for both small-scale and commercial production. In addition to cultivation, the book explores the nutritional and medicinal properties of mushrooms, discussing their use in boosting immune function, supporting neurological health, and promoting overall wellness. It also introduces the concept of mycological landscaping—using fungi to restore and enrich natural environments. The third edition includes over 500 photographs, illustrations, and charts, making it a visually rich and highly informative resource. Whether you are cultivating for personal use, research, or commercial purposes, Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms is an essential reference for anyone interested in the art and science of mushroom growing.. Very Good with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Medicine Mycology Farming
Price: GBP 20.00 = appr. US$ 28.56 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63226
- Book number: 63226
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