“Before anything else, preparation is the key to a successful mushroom production, ” said Dr. Cesar Della, head of the PSU-SM Mushroom Research and Development Center (PSU-MRDC), as he orients DepEd Urdaneta City personnel on mushroom bed making.
He pondered that mushroom bed making is critical since its most essential purpose is the provision of reliable hydration to the mycelium of mushroom plants. It also serves as a support for a possible structural breakdown due to the constant watering of the bed.
The actual making of mushroom beds followed the orientation program. Trainees were fairly acquainted with the mushroom production process and have gained quite confidence about mushroom proliferation.
The free training is in line with the center’s mission of providing sustainable income to the community. Dr. Della and Elisa Della believe that training stakeholders from the education sector will be a good strategy in spreading the utilization of the mushroom technology.