The question of how to sell mushrooms, of course, worries all farmers involved in the cultivation of this product. In fact, it is not so difficult to establish a smooth implementation, but beginners may have problems at first. To prevent this from happening, be sure to complete the necessary documents for the sale of mushrooms and use the tips offered on this page.
The implementation of mushrooms is also an exciting process. In order for mushroom production to be successful, you must be able to sell mushrooms. They can be sold anywhere: in the market, in shops, at large enterprises of the city, to take them to catering points (restaurants, cafes, bars, etc.).
How to organize the sale of mushrooms
To organize the sale of mushrooms grown in the household, use the following recommendations.
- It is necessary to organize production by a conveyor, that is, you must always have mushrooms, without interruptions.
- Find a convenient form of packaging. It has been noticed that mushrooms sell well if they are packed on plates of 1, 0,5 and 0,3 kg and covered with a “breathable” film. In this form, mushrooms for sale remain fresh longer and retain their presentation. If this is not possible, then they can be transported in plastic boxes.
- It is necessary to organize advertising of products in trade organizations, the press. You can also print promotional flyers. It is easy to place recipes for cooking dishes from mushrooms on them and distribute leaflets along with mushrooms.
- It is more convenient to find regular buyers and carry out direct sales without the participation of intermediaries. At the same time, inform about the advantages of the mushrooms you grow, their beneficial properties and environmental safety.
- To sell mushrooms, it is better to find wholesale buyers who would pick up all your products at once. It can be shops, cafes, restaurants, canteens, kitchens that bake pies and pizza.
- It is available to organize the simplest processing of mushrooms on the spot, for example, their drying. In this case, of course, you need to know how to properly dry mushrooms. For example, in oyster mushrooms, the hat is dried separately from the stem.
- It is always necessary to agree on the terms for the delivery of mushrooms in bulk. Moreover, you should not lower the price below the one at which you sell mushrooms at retail.
- When setting the price of mushrooms, it is advisable to set the price slightly below the market price.
- A wide range of mushroom packages should be offered to the buyer. These can be plates with packaged mushrooms, small plastic trays of 1–2 kg each, or boxes weighing up to 5 kg.
- Mushroom growers need to sell spent blocks to obtain mushrooms of the 3rd and 4th fruiting waves and organic fertilizers to improve soil structure.
Documents required for the sale of mushrooms
For the sale of mushrooms, you must have the appropriate documents. Oyster mushrooms and champignons in Our Country do not need mandatory certification.
But you need to have a laboratory conclusion. It can also be obtained on the market in his laboratory. You will also need a product test report. This service is paid and is valid only for 3 months.
Then you will again have to carry out this procedure and pay for it.
If you decide to sell your products on the market on your own, then you will need a medical book. To sell mushrooms to shops and catering establishments, you may also need a package of additional documents. This should be agreed with management.
For self-packaging of mushrooms, documents for packaging products are also needed.