iGrow News published an article in May 2025 about the FarmBox Foods Gourmet Mushroom Farm (GMF) titled ‘What Is Container Mushroom Farming?’ Below is an excerpt and a link to the full article.
Overview of the Method 
Container mushroom farming is a method of cultivating mushrooms inside a retrofitted 40-foot shipping container. The entire growing process—from preparing the substrate to harvesting—is conducted within a controlled environment. These farms typically include:
- A mixing station for combining substrates (e.g., soybean hulls and hardwood pellets)
- Steam cabinets for pasteurization
- A clean lab with a HEPA flow hood for inoculation with grain spawn
- Colonization chambers for mycelium development
- Fruiting rooms equipped with misting systems and shelving for vertical space optimization
Each stage of cultivation takes place within a clearly segmented part of the container, with the process beginning at the ribbon mixer and culminating in the fruiting room where mushrooms grow on stacked shelves. The goal is to offer a compact, self-contained production system suitable for growers with limited space.
A container growing blue oyster mushrooms can yield an average of 400 lbs. per week. The integration of sensors and automation allows for fine-tuning of growing conditions, resulting in better crop uniformity and predictability across batches.
Read the full article on iGrowNews.com
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