Lakhimpur Farmers Thrive with Winter Mushroom Cultivation: Avoid Humidity & Heater Mistakes!

• Farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, are achieving high incomes from winter mushroom cultivation due to low costs and strong market demand.
• Mushroom farming requires controlled temperature (15-25°C) and humidity in closed environments like huts or rooms.
• Excessive humidity combined with falling temperatures in winter can cause mushroom bags to rot, risking entire crop loss.
• Agricultural expert Dr. Suhel warns against using heaters, as they can harm mushrooms, and emphasizes proper humidity management.
• Technical knowledge and training are crucial for successful and profitable mushroom cultivation, with sulfur and neem oil as preventive measures.

Why It Matters: Winter mushroom farming offers high profits but demands precise humidity and temperature control, strictly avoiding heaters.