How To Grow Mushrooms in Utah and Make Money

With the current cost of living, you might be looking for a side hustle. Selling mushrooms to restaurants and at a farmer’s market can be profitable, but like anything, it takes work and consistency.

Utah is Home to Many Wild Mushrooms

Getting a stock of mushrooms from the wild may not be your best source. Utah is home to hundreds of kinds of mushrooms, but you need to know which ones are edible and which are poisonous.

They also thrive in the wetter parts of the year. Hunting mushrooms in the forest can be a fun hobby, it may not be the big source of income you are looking for. If you are serious, you should look at growing them at home.

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Ready to Grow Mushroom Kits Sold Online

It isn’t hard to grow mushrooms at home. Using a humidifier can get the moist air you need, and it is pretty easy from there. There are several places online that can set you up with the seeds and the case to grow them in.

There is a market for mushrooms. Photo by Lottie Griffiths on Unsplash

Mushrooms grow quickly and you can have a crop in a few days. The next step is finding a place to sell your crop.

Mushrooms Don’t Last Long

You will need to sell the mushrooms close by as they do not keep for long. If you can get a couple markets to sell at and a few restaurants who will buy from you daily or weekly, you are off to a good start.

Like so many good ideas, the marketing can be the key. If you aren’t consistent, especially with the restaurants, you could lose the business fast. Still, if you have a passion for tasty fungi, becoming a mushroom farmer can be a good thing.