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When was the first edible mushroom cultivated commercially?
Quick Answer
Edible mushrooms were being cultivated commercially in the 17th century, especially in France.
The Full Story
Commercial mushroom cultivation began in France in the 1600s, with Agaricus mushrooms grown in controlled conditions. Farmers used caves, quarries, and other dark spaces to maintain the humidity mushrooms need. This marked one of the earliest forms of controlled fungus farming for food. Over time, cultivation spread worldwide and expanded to many species, especially the common button mushroom.
Key Facts
1.Commercial mushroom cultivation began in the 17th century
2.France was an early center of production
3.Caves and quarries were used to grow mushrooms
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