Mushroom Farming, Where It Happens!
Forget slides and lectures. At MRP's NatureBox, every lesson happens inside our live mushroom production unit. You'll prepare substrate, fill grow bags, inoculate spawn, monitor incubation, harvest fresh oyster mushrooms, and understand post-harvest handling with your own hands.
Come to our farm in Kolar and learn the complete art and science of organic oyster mushroom cultivation, from spore to harvest. Hands-on. Real farm. Real learning.
Whether you're a beginner or planning a commercial venture, you'll leave with practical confidence, not just theory.
Hands-on participation in every stage
Guidance from experienced cultivators
Opportunities to capture your farm journey
Small batches for personalized attention
Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Process.
Substrate Prep
Preparing paddy straw or sawdust as the growing medium
Sterilisation
Pasteurising the substrate to eliminate competing organisms
Spawn Inoculation
Introducing mushroom spawn (mycelium seed) into bags
Incubation
Bags rest in dark, controlled conditions for mycelium to colonise
Fruiting
Bags are moved to the fruiting room with light, humidity & airflow
Harvesting
Hand-picking at peak freshness, ready to eat or dry
Processing
Sun-drying or powdering for longer shelf life and value addition
Grow, Harvest, Profit
Growing mushrooms is only half the journey. We also introduce you to the basics of setting up a profitable small-scale enterprise.
During the training, you'll gain insights into:
- 💰 Low-cost farm setup planning
- 📦 Packaging and storage methods
- 🛒 Selling to local customers, retailers, and restaurants
- 🌞 Value-added products like dried mushrooms and powders
- 📈 Scaling from a few bags to a commercial unit
You'll understand how a sustainable mushroom venture can start with limited space and investment.
Choose Your Training Experience
Single Day Training
Full farm experience, one day — no stay
₹
499
Per Person
- Welcome tour of MRP's NatureBox farm
- Full hands-on mushroom farming training (all 7 steps)
- Substrate preparation — do it yourself
- Spawn inoculation practical session
- Harvesting & grading hands-on
- Mushroom-based lunch at the farm
- Take-home starter kit (spawn + bag)
- Training certificate
- Post-training WhatsApp support (30 days)
Farm Stay + Training
Overnight stay, full training & local sightseeing
₹
1499
Per Person
- Everything in the Day Training package
- Overnight stay at the farm (AC room)
- Home-cooked farm breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Swimming pool access (exclusive to guests)
- Children's play park — unlimited access
- Poultry yard & rabbit farm visit & feeding
- Movie Under the Stars every evening
- Evening farm walk & sunset chai ritual
- Guided sightseeing to nearby attractions
- Local transport for sightseeing included
- Larger take-home starter kit
- Training certificate + photo memories
- Post-training WhatsApp support (90 days)
Nearby Attractions (Included in the Farm Stay)
Kolaramma Temple
Ancient Dravidian temple dedicated to Goddess Kolaramma, a sacred landmark in the heart of Kolar town.
KGF Gold Mines
Explore the legendary Kolar Gold Field, one of India's deepest gold mines with a rich colonial-era history.
Antharagange
A scenic hill with a perennial spring, ancient caves and trekking trails amid rocky Deccan terrain.
Bannerghatta Forest
Wildlife sanctuary with safari, butterfly park, and lush forest reserve, outdoor adventures - great for nature lovers.
Bethamangala Lake
Serene reservoir popular for birdwatching and evening strolls, a tranquil escape from city life.
