11/06/2026
Thank you for all the comments under the previous post, there were so many interesting and insightful answers.
Analysis of the mistakes in the photo: why are we losing yield?
Take a look at the situation. An experienced grower will immediately notice two serious technological issues:
- Mushrooms are growing in dense clusters.
- Too many early “poppers” (individual mushrooms forming ahead of time).
What does this mean for the farm?
This situation will inevitably cause the first flush to take much longer to harvest. Because the schedule gets disrupted, you won’t have enough time to prepare the bed properly, and as a result, you will lose a significant part of the yield in the second flush.
Five possible reasons why this happened:
1. Late watering. Delayed irrigation triggers massive pin formation under the casing layer, which then appears as dense clusters and early poppers.
2. Long breaks between waterings. Extended pauses prevent the mycelium in the casing from properly bonding with the compost and lead to excessive fluffing.
3. Late second ruffling.
4. Fresh air during the “stop” phase. If oxygen enters the room during mycelium recovery, CO₂ levels drop, and the mycelium begins forming pins too early, creating those poppers.
5. Excess humidity or incorrect air humidification in the room.
The conclusion is simple: strictly follow the watering schedule, avoid long pauses, and protect the room from drafts during the “stop” phase.
How often do you encounter early poppers on your shelves? Share your experience in the comments.
With support of Mush Comb, GROWTIME engineering, Agro-Projects, Dutch Mushroom Projects, -control, , Substrates, Christiaens Group, , RibbStyle,
