Factory-Based Mushroom Grow Rooms

As the edible fungi industry moves toward standardization and scale, factory-based grow rooms have become essential infrastructure for efficient and sustainable mushroom production. These specialized grow facilities, typically built using brick-concrete structures or color steel panels, are designed in strict accordance with the specific environmental needs of mushroom fruiting. Equipped with systems for temperature, humidity, lighting, and ventilation control, these grow rooms represent an advanced production model in the edible fungi sector.

In terms of cultivation methods, edible fungi are commonly grown using Shelf cultivation, bag cultivation, bottle cultivation, stick cultivation, brick cultivation, and box cultivation. Among these, factory-based production mainly relies on bag and bottle cultivation due to their suitability for mechanization and standardized processes. However, different mushroom varieties and cultivation methods place varying demands on the structural layout and functional areas of the facility. This means that a well-thought-out design is crucial—not only to ensure optimal production performance, but also to enhance energy efficiency, lower operational and management costs, and strengthen competitiveness in the market.

Factory-based mushroom cultivation brings notable advantages to modern agriculture. It promotes steady market supply, drives the development of agricultural standardization, and plays a key role in ensuring food safety and quality. Yet, the implementation of these systems comes with high energy demands. To maintain the ideal growing environment, facilities must use cooling, heating, and air regulation equipment to control temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels. Electricity consumption alone can account for 20% to 30% of total production costs in such operations.

As a result, reducing energy consumption and improving the airtightness and insulation performance of mushroom grow rooms have become urgent challenges for enterprises engaged in factory-based mushroom production. At the same time, the industry’s rapid development is increasingly constrained by factors such as market competition, land and energy availability, and the demand for technological innovation.

Mushroom cultivation is a complex system influenced by many variables—including geographical region, mushroom variety, equipment selection, and production process. Solving the problem of high energy consumption in a fundamental way requires more than just advanced technology and refined management. The most critical step is the thoughtful design and construction of energy-efficient grow rooms. Advocating for and implementing energy-saving design principles is essential to ensure long-term sustainability.

At Satrise, we believe that innovation in infrastructure is just as important as breakthroughs in cultivation techniques. As we continue to support the edible fungi industry with professional solutions and technology, we remain committed to promoting smart, energy-conscious designs that power the future of factory-based mushroom production.