1Dr. D. Rama Naidu Vignana Jyothi Institute of Rural Development, Tuniki, Medak-502 316, Telangana, India
*Corresponding Author: M. Devender Reddy, Dr. D. Rama Naidu Vignana Jyothi Institute of Rural Development, Tuniki, Medak-502 316, Telangana, India. Email: metukudevender@gmail.com
To study the impact of time of cultivation (temperature and humidity) on the growth and yield of Milky Mushroom (Calocybe indica) under natural conditions, an experiment was conducted in three batches in April, June and July 2025. The mean temperature in April 25 batch was 34°C (range 30.0 to 36.9°C), for batch June 25 was 27°c (26 -31 °C) and July it was 280c (26-31 °C). On the other hand, the mean RH was 69% (Range 52–77%) in April Batch, 80% in June batch (75-85%) and 80% in July batch (75-87%). The results showed a direct relationship between controlled temperature/humidity and successful milky mushroom cultivation. The temperature of 28°C during dark period and 28–29°C during fruiting period and relative humidity of > 80% during both the period’s results in rapid mycelium growth, abundant pinhead formation and high yields. Further, the best time to cultivate milky mushrooms in Telangana region found to be from mid-June onwards.
Calocybe indica, Fruiting period, Incubation period, Milky white Mushroom, Time of cultivation
