Mar 17, 2026  
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
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HORT 430 - Mushroom Production

Credits 1

An introduction to the principles and practices of mushroom cultivation within controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems. Students will explore the biological and environmental factors that influence mushroom growth, including substrate preparation, spawn inoculation, climate regulation, and harvesting techniques. The course emphasizes hands-on learning by providing students with practical experience in growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. Sustainability and commercial scalability are central themes, preparing students for small-scale and industrial production settings.

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Course is taught by University of Missouri - Kansas City and offered to K-State students through IDEA. Course modality is online for 8 weeks with one weekend field trip to MyCo Planet. For tuition information, see https://www.idea.edu/students/cost

Repeat for Credit
N

Typically Offered
Fall or Spring


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