Anjana Gamit from Gujarat began oyster mushroom cultivation three years ago and her profits have increased by 40% since then
If you ever plan any kind of cultivation at home or in your backyard, opt for organic oyster mushrooms as they require less space, time, water and investment. And they will give you a high yield, says Anjana Gamit, a civil engineer from Gujarat’s Tapi district.
Now, you might wonder how an engineer, who also handles her small construction venture, is so confident about growing mushrooms?
Well, to begin with, she has three years of experience, and last year she made a profit of more than Rs 2 Lakh. Not just that, despite a negligible demand for the protein-rich food in her area, she has managed to create her market of potential buyers.
“Not many people in our region are aware of the benefits of mushroom and they often associate it with…