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Abstract: From a small beginning in 1940, the mushroom growing industry has expanded considerably and now produces 7,000 tonnes of fresh and canned mushrooms annually. The methods of growing are similar to those practised in most countries that produce Agaricus brunnescens Peck. The short method of composting is used and mushrooms are grown in wooden trays. The most important producing area is the Johannesburg-Pretoria metropolitan complex. Research is done on many aspects, particularly on composting substrates, casing media and mushroom diseases.
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