The Physical Farm
- Insulated 40-foot-long shipping container optimized for mushroom production
- Full interior layout for workflow efficiency (lab → colonization → fruiting)
- Shelving systems for fruiting blocks
- Designed for single-operator use and commercial-scale output (300-400 lbs/week)
Integrated Growing Systems & Equipment
This is where most of the value lives. Everything needed to grow mushrooms from start to finish, with no add-ons required.
Climate & Automation
- Grow control system (automates environmental conditions)
- Controls:
- Temperature
- Humidity
- CO₂ levels
- Fresh air exchange
- Lighting & misting
- Climate sensors
- Remote monitoring/control via phone or computer with alerts
- Reverse osmosis filters
Cultivation Infrastructure
- Fruiting room with shelving for production
- Colonization/incubation space for mycelial growth
- Laminar flow hood (HEPA-filtered) for sterile inoculation work
- Dedicated lab workspace
Substrate Production
- Batch mixer for preparing substrate
- Steam cabinets for pasteurizing substrate before inoculation
- Tumbler for distributing grain spawn in bag
A red ribbon mixer — used for creating mushroom substrate — comes with every Gourmet Mushroom Farm made by FarmBox Foods.
Training, Support & Services
FarmBox Foods doesn’t just drop off equipment; operational support is bundled in:
- Online and in-person training
- Site prep guidance
- Installation & deployment assistance
- 1 year of free perational support
- 1-year bumper-to-bumper warranty
- Marketing campaign with press release and social media spotlights
What It Enables You To Do
- Grow up to ~18 varieties simultaneously (oyster, lion’s mane, reishi, chestnut, king trumpet, etc.)
- Operate year-round in any climate
- Produce pesticide-free in a controlled environment
- Scale production with a repeatable system
- Achieve attractive profit margins
Energy and water usage
- Uses ~15 gallons of water per day
- Average of 60 kWh per day (using a 220v, 100-amp disconnect)
What’s Not Typically Included
Worth noting. These are the responsibility of the operator:
- Acquiring grain spawn
- Substrate raw materials (hardwood pellets, soy bean hulls, etc.)
- Labor
- Distribution/sales setup