The Wonderful World Of Mushrooms

Locally and internationally, the most popular mushroom remains the white button mushroom.
Legend surrounds the humble mushroom: Traces of mushroom fungi were found in Stone Age settlements; early Egyptians believed they could cure illness and prolong life; while the Irish believed the “little people” sought shelter under them; mushrooms have formed part of Chinese pharmacology for centuries.

White button mushrooms were first cultivated in Paris in the late seventeenth century, after they were found growing in composted manure in which melons and pineapples were grown. These mushrooms are sometimes called “champignon de Paris” because of their origin. Today mushrooms are readily available for us to use and enjoy.

Growers News

British Columbia Cultivated Mushroom Industry Initiative and Agri-Food Futures Fund Application package now available.