clay pot farming

Turn old clay pots into mushroom gardens with this simple, no-fuss method by Rajasthan’s Dr Bairwa. All you need is straw, spawn, and a little patience.

Clay pots are a great eco-friendly medium for growing mushrooms at home. Dr S K Bairwa, an agricultural expert from the Agricultural Research Centre of Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, gives us a complete low-down on the process.