11/05/2014

Missile Hangars are Used for growing Mushrooms in Belarus

Once these hangars were used to accommodate a Soviet missile base, today they serve for growing mushrooms. This farm became the largest in Belorussia, it supplies ten tons of mushrooms monthly to trading networks of the republic and neighboring countries. Right now you are welcome inside the post to see how mushrooms grow in specially created conditions.

Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Working mycelium checks on private farms, arranged inside the hangar at a former Soviet missile base in the village Minojty 160 km west of Minsk. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters
These hangars had been occupied by nuclear warheads until 1997 when the military unit was disbanded. The empty place was bought by one local businessman who decided to use it for growing mushrooms.
Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Working lays mycelium on a private farm in the village Minojty. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters
The farm is located in Minoity village, 160 km to the west of Minsk.
Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Workflow on a private farm in the village of mushroom Minojty. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters
Specialists claim the background radiation here is even lower than in the closest populated areas. Here they implement the full cycle of production – from preparation of soil to growing mycelium. The former command bunker is used as a lab.
Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Working collects oyster spawn from a private farm in the village Minojty. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters
These mushrooms are sold for 2,7 USD per 1 kg.
Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Working collects oyster spawn from a private farm in the village Minojty. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters

Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Working collects oyster spawn from a private farm in the village Minojty. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters

Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Oyster mushroom mycelium growing in a private farm in the village Minojty. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters

Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Working packs mushrooms at a private farm in the village Minojty. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters
Packing process.
Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Workers sorting mushrooms at a private farm in the village Minojty. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters

Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Working sorts mushrooms on a private farm in the village Minojty. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters
Mushrooms should be sorted.
Missile Hangars for growing Mushrooms in Belarus
Working sorts mushrooms on a private farm in the village Minojty. © Vasily Fedossenko / Reuters
Oysters are very nutritious, high-yielding, easy to grow. They are planted on wood shavings or straw.

Source — Ridus

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