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Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Government Spawn Suppliers
Mushroom spawn is an important input for successful mushroom cultivation. Farmers and entrepreneurs should arrange a reliable source of quality spawn before starting production.
As a practical planning guide, ensure that spawn is available from a dependable supplier within approximately 200–300 km of the proposed cultivation unit, where possible. Confirm current availability, species/strain, price, collection schedule and handling instructions directly with the institution before planning a crop.
14 institutions listed
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Department of Plant Pathology, Haryana Agricultural University
Hisar, Haryana
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Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Regional Mushroom Research Centre
Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana
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Directorate of Horticulture, Mushroom Spawn Laboratory
Kohima, Nagaland
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Department of Agriculture, Manipur
Imphal, Manipur
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Government Spawn Production Laboratory, Horticulture Complex
Chhouni Kalan, Hoshiarpur, Punjab
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Vigyan Samiti
Udaipur, Rajasthan
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Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
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Department of Agriculture, Lalmandi
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
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Department of Plant Pathology, J.N. Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
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Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat, Assam
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Regional Horticultural Research Station
Dhaulakuan, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
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HPKVV Spawn Laboratory
Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra, NAFED Complex
Village and Post: Ujwa, Najafgarh, New Delhi – 110073
Telephone: 011-65638199
Email: kvkujwa@yahoo.com
Before purchasing spawn
- Confirm the supplier is currently producing the required mushroom species and strain.
- Ask about spawn quality, production batch, collection date and recommended storage/transport conditions.
- Arrange collection in advance; avoid leaving spawn in hot conditions or storing it longer than advised.
- Check the quantity required and coordinate the delivery or collection schedule before preparing substrate.
The original published page also notes that private spawn producers operate in locations including Solan (Himachal Pradesh), Kurukshetra (Haryana), Delhi, Patna (Bihar) and Mumbai (Maharashtra). See the institute's separate private suppliers page for that category.