Pasteurized Substrate Production Journey
Become an expert in Pasteurized Substrate for Oyster Mushrooms
Master the art of pasteurization: A unique 5-day learning experience in Greece.
We invite you to take part in an immersive 5-day program focused on the production of pasteurized substrate for oyster mushrooms. Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, this in-depth advisory program provides the knowledge and hands-on expertise needed to refine your process and improve efficiency.
All of this unfolds within a professional pasteurized substrate production facility in Greece, giving you direct access to real-world expertise and operations.
Join us to gain the knowledge, techniques, and confidence needed to produce pasteurized substrate for Oyster mushrooms effectively.
May 2025
2499 (excl. VAT)
Greece
The program
A 5-Day program built on decades of Pasteurization Expertise.
This guidance program follows the same steps as our Substrate and Wood Fungi Production Course, but with a specialized focus on pasteurization. The topics are tailored to cover pasteurization in greater depth, offering more hands-on practice and advanced insights. We provide a truly comprehensive learning experience – no shortcuts, just the real deal.
Details
- The company Κεχαγιά (Manitaria) in Greece is our unique learning environment
- Training language: English
- The focus is on pasteurized substrate production specifically for Oyster Mushrooms
- Better quality with smaller groups: we opt for a maximum of 18 participants (minimum 12)
- For beginners and professionals refining their expertise, as well as past participants of the Substrate and Wood Fungi Production Course seeking deeper, non-overlapping insights
- 2 499 (excl. VAT)
The company Κεχαγιά (Manitaria) in Greece: A Unique hands-on learning environment
This isn’t just a course – it’s a rare opportunity to learn inside the company itself, where you’ll see real production in action, gain hands-on insights from industry experts, and understand the workflow from up close.
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Learning the production techniques on-site
Special Highlights
- Mushroom Farm Visit: As part of the journey, we’ll visit a mushroom farm where Oyster mushrooms are cultivated. This visit will provide valuable insights into how pasteurized substrate is used in a commercial setting.
- Practical Focus: This expert-led program goes even further in hands-on learning than our valuable on-site courses, with a significant portion dedicated to practical learning, ensuring participants leave with the confidence and skills to implement what they’ve learned. You have the opportunity to use the tunnel, you see the incubation, you gain insight into the duration of each proces and more.
Whether you’re an aspiring mushroom grower or a seasoned cultivator looking to refine your techniques, this course offers the perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application to help you succeed.
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What You'll Dive Into:
- Raw Materials: Learn how to select and prepare the best raw materials for optimal substrate quality.
- Fermentation: Understand the role of fermentation in substrate preparation and how to manage this phase effectively.
- Pasteurization: Gain practical and theoretical knowledge on pasteurization techniques to create a substrate free from contaminants.
- Spawning: Learn the process of integrating mushroom spawn into the substrate for successful colonization.
Some more topics?
- Block Formation: Master the techniques for forming substrate blocks that promote healthy mycelium growth.
- Incubation: Understand the incubation phase, including environmental controls and monitoring for optimal results.
- Hygiene: Discover best practices for maintaining hygiene throughout the production process to ensure high-quality substrate.
- Only 18 spots available – don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity! Add yourself to the waiting list today.
The in-depth guidance is thoughtfully designed to combine:
Theory
Gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles behind each stage of substrate production. Topics will include substrate composition, pasteurization techniques, conditions for optimal mycelium colonization and the microbiological factors that influence production success.
Practice
Participate in hands-on workshops to experience the entire production process firsthand. You’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with the tools, materials, and techniques used in professional pasteurized substrate production, manage the entire process from start to finish.
Experts of this edition
Christelle Chevalier
Orazio Tietto
Extra information
The company Manitaria is your unique learning environment.
We recommend two hotels in Kirkis, within 15 km of the course location:
The Habitat Hotel and Kristonia Hotel.
Both hotels are surrounded by cozy bars and restaurants, offering plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow participants in the evenings. Whether you prefer gathering in a nearby horeca location or the comfort of your hotel lobby, the choice is yours!
While we recommend the two selected hotels for their convenience and proximity, booking one of them is not mandatory. The town offers plenty of other accommodation options to suit your preferences and budget.
Your course fee includes:
- A light meal every day of the course in a local Greec restaurant,
- Coffee, Tea, snacks, fruit, waters and juices during all breaks,
- Welcome dinner the first evening.
Other dinners are at your own expense.
Shuttle Service for hotel to Course transportation
Since the hotels are located in Kirkis, about 15km from the course location, we are pleased to inform you that a shuttle service has been arranged to conveniently transport you between your hotel in Kirkis and the Mycelia Academy Course location.
The shuttle will operate in the morning and evening, ensuring timely transportation for your courses.
The shuttle service is available at € 75 per person per course week. The shuttle service fee will be billed directly by Mycelia Academy.
Please note that while we offer this shuttle service for your convenience, you are also free to arrange your own accommodation and transportation if you prefer.
Participants staying at hotels other than the two recommended ones are welcome to use the shuttle service. However, please note that pick-up and drop-off will only occur at the two recommended hotels. If you choose another accommodation, you’ll need to ensure you are at one of the designated hotels at the scheduled time to use the shuttle.
This course focuses on mastering the substrate production process, an essential skill for anyone involved in oyster mushroom cultivation or substrate supply. While it’s not about growing mushrooms, it provides the foundational expertise needed to support successful cultivation.