Could the waste from one crop help grow another?
Peat moss is widely used as a casing material for Agaricus bisporus, but like many countries, South Korea relies heavily on imports, and concerns about the environmental impacts of peat extraction are increasing.
Researchers from Korea’s Rural Development Administration evaluated spent coir substrate from hydroponic tomato production as an alternative casing material, testing a range of peat and coir ratios, including 100% coir.
In this article from MushroomLink Magazine Issue #18, find out how the researchers compared different casing mixes, what they found for yield and fruiting-body characteristics, and what the results could mean for growers looking for a peat alternative.
