01 Bulandshahr, UP
PMEGP Button Mushroom Unit
4-room · 100 kg/day
PMEGP-funded; ₹24 lakh project; yields 18% on compost; ₹1.6 lakh/month net profit; 22-month payback.
Button Mushroom Specialist
Button Mushroom Project Setup in India — Climate-Controlled Farms
Button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is the highest-value, year-round cultivable mushroom in India — but it demands precise climate control and reliable compost-and-spawn supply. AgriMotion designs and delivers complete button mushroom projects from 50 kg/day starter units to 1,000+ kg/day industrial farms — covering DPR, PMEGP/MIDH subsidy filing, climate-controlled chambers with Daikin refrigeration, compost and spawn linkage, operator training and 6-month post-harvest handholding.
In short.
A 100 kg/day PMEGP button mushroom unit (₹24 lakh project) typically generates ₹1.5–2 lakh net profit per month — payback in 22–28 months. At 300 kg/day MIDH scale, monthly profit is ₹4–5 lakh on ₹70–90 lakh project. Button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is the highest-value, year-round cultivable mushroom in India — but it demands precise climate control and reliable compost-and-spawn supply.
Who it’s for
Built for operators like you.
Button Mushroom Project from AgriMotion Engineering is built for the following types of operators across India:
- PMEGP entrepreneurs targeting button mushroom
- Farmers in cool-climate states (UP, MP, HP, Uttarakhand, J&K, Punjab)
- FPOs scaling protected cultivation
- Existing oyster mushroom growers upgrading to button
- NRIs returning to start agri ventures
- Spawn and compost suppliers integrating downstream
- Hotels, QSR chains needing captive supply
- Export units targeting canned and IQF button mushroom
Key benefits
Get a free estimate What you get with AgriMotion.
01
Year-Round Production
Climate control delivers year-round 14–18°C in cropping rooms regardless of outside weather — even Rajasthan summer or Punjab winter.
02
Yield 18–22% on Compost
Tight climate, premium spawn and disciplined SOPs deliver yields at international benchmarks of 18–22% of wet compost weight.
03
High Margin Crop
Button mushroom wholesales at ₹140–200/kg in North India — 3× higher than oyster mushroom — making it the most profitable mushroom crop.
04
Compost Phase-III Sourcing
We connect you to verified Phase-III compost suppliers in your state — ready-spawned compost lets you skip 28-day own composting cycle.
05
Premium Spawn Linkage
Source U3 / U1 / Sylvan / Italian commercial spawn strains from certified producers for consistent yield and white quality.
06
Multi-Crop Cycle
Continuous-batch operation: every 7 days harvest one room and refill another — predictable daily yield and steady cashflow.
07
PMEGP / MIDH Funded
35% PMEGP margin money up to ₹17.5 lakh, or 50% MIDH subsidy up to ₹50 lakh for integrated units.
08
Cold Storage Add-On
Optional 2–4°C post-harvest cold storage to hold unsold mushroom for 5–7 days and capture price spikes.
09
Export Ready
HACCP-compliant facility layout, SS-304 wash-down zones and IQF chamber for export quality button mushroom.
Our process
From enquiry to handover.
Every stage closes with a document you keep — nothing is manufactured before the design is locked.
- 01
Discovery Call
We capture commodity, capacity, location, civil readiness and budget envelope on a 30-minute consultation.
Day 0–2 - 02
DPR & Estimate
A bankable Detailed Project Report with BOQ, drawings, subsidy mapping and 3-year ROI is delivered.
Day 3–7 - 03
Site Survey
Senior engineer visits the site to validate civil, power, water, drainage and access logistics.
Week 2 - 04
Design Lock & PO
GA drawings, panel layout, refrigeration P&ID and electricals are frozen; advance PO is raised.
Week 3 - 05
Manufacture & Despatch
PUF panels, refrigeration skids, structural steel and BOP are factory-built and despatched in QC-cleared batches.
Week 4–10 - 06
Install & Commission
Site erection, refrigerant charging, electrical termination, trial run, operator training and handover.
Week 8–12
What we deliver
Everything we build and supply.
Not on the list? Send the drawing or a site photo — we engineer to the requirement, not the catalogue.
Ask an engineer- 01Spawn Run Rooms (24°C)
- 02Pinning Chambers (18°C, 95% RH)
- 03Cropping Chambers (16°C, 90% RH)
- 04Post-Harvest Cold Storage (2°C)
- 05Compost Pasteurisation Tunnel
- 06Spawn Lab
- 07Casing Soil Preparation
- 08Packing & Grading Hall
- 09Dispatch Cold Loading Bay
- 10Solar PV Plant
- 11Diesel / LPG Steam Boiler
- 12BMS & PLC Control Room
Indicative cost
Budget with real ranges.
Final pricing varies ±10% based on site, scope and material. Use these ranges for budgeting.
Get an exact quote| Scale | Rooms | Daily Yield | Project Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 2 rooms | 50 kg | ₹12 – 16 lakh |
| PMEGP standard | 4 rooms | 100 kg | ₹22 – 30 lakh |
| MIDH cluster | 8 rooms | 300 kg | ₹70 – 90 lakh |
| Commercial | 12 rooms | 500 kg | ₹1.2 – 1.5 cr |
| Industrial + spawn + compost | 20+ rooms | 1,000+ kg | ₹3 – 5 cr |
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Project highlights
Project gallery Selected projects.
A sample of projects delivered by AgriMotion across India.
02 Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh
MIDH Cluster Farm
8-room · 300 kg/day
50% MIDH subsidy; supplies Chandigarh and Delhi mandis; ₹4.5 lakh/month net profit.
03 Sirsaganj, UP
Industrial Integrated Farm
20-room + spawn + compost
1,200 kg/day with own compost and spawn; brand presence in 5 states; ₹25–30 lakh/month revenue.
Design · supply · install · commission
Why AgriMotion
One team, from drawing to handover.
- ISO 9001:2015 certified EPC company with 15+ years in agri-infrastructure.
- Authorized Daikin Commercial Refrigeration Channel Partner for India.
- In-house design, fabrication, MEP and commissioning — single-point accountability.
- 500+ projects delivered across 25+ Indian states and the Singapore market.
- Bankable DPRs and complete NHB / MIDH / PMEGP / AIF / PM-KUSUM subsidy filing support.
- Genuine Daikin / Bitzer / Copeland / Emerson componentry with full warranty back-to-back.
- PAN India service network — 24×7 emergency response on refrigeration projects.
- Transparent pricing with no hidden change-orders; quotes valid 30 days.
- A dedicated team for button mushroom turnkey EPC.
Questions
Before you call us.
Still unsure? Speak to an engineer — not a sales desk.
How profitable is a button mushroom project?
A 100 kg/day PMEGP button mushroom unit (₹24 lakh project) typically generates ₹1.5–2 lakh net profit per month — payback in 22–28 months. At 300 kg/day MIDH scale, monthly profit is ₹4–5 lakh on ₹70–90 lakh project.
What is the cost of a button mushroom project?
Starter 50 kg/day: ₹12–16 lakh. PMEGP standard 100 kg/day: ₹22–30 lakh. MIDH 300 kg/day: ₹70–90 lakh. Commercial 500 kg/day: ₹1.2–1.5 crore. Industrial 1,000+ kg/day with spawn and compost: ₹3–5 crore.
What climate is needed for button mushroom?
Spawn run 24°C with 70% RH; pinning 18°C with 95% RH and CO2 <1,000 ppm; cropping 16°C with 90% RH; post-harvest 0–2°C. Without climate control, button mushroom grows only in winter in North India — climate-controlled rooms enable year-round production.
Do I need to make my own compost?
Not initially. Most first-time button mushroom farmers buy Phase-III ready-spawned compost from established suppliers (₹14–18/kg). Add an in-house compost yard only after crossing 300 kg/day production or to vertically integrate.
Which spawn strain is best?
For Indian climate and markets, popular commercial strains are Sylvan A15 (high yield, white cap), U3 (compact cluster), U1 (large cap), and Italian hybrids. We connect you to certified spawn producers and recommend strain based on your target market.
How much compost per room?
A standard 250 sq ft cropping room loaded with 5-tier SS racks holds 5–6 tons of Phase-III compost and yields ~1,000–1,200 kg mushroom per crop cycle (6–7 weeks).
Is button mushroom export demand strong?
Yes. India exports ~12,000 tons/year of canned and IQF button mushroom, primarily to USA, Europe and Middle East. Export units require HACCP-compliant facility, SS-304 processing area, IQF chamber and FSSAI / APEDA registration.
Can I run a button mushroom farm part-time?
Not realistically. Button mushroom requires daily monitoring (watering, harvesting, climate adjustment, casing) — typically 6–8 hours of operator time per day for a 4-room unit. Owners should plan for full-time engagement or a paid trained operator.
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