Tuffeau (a local stone used to build the Loire valley castles) gallery carved by peasants during the winters until the 19th century in order to increase their…
Mushroom growing started in quarries in the early 19th century, but it did not become an industry until the late 19th century. Indeed the subway system was…
It takes around 10 weeks to grow mushrooms. For the first 3 weeks a mix of horse manure and straws is prepared. This mix is cleaned with steam in a closed…
Then the mix is seeded with mushroom filaments, and covered with a mix of smashed stone and peat which is soaked with water. Mushrooms will get their water…