Mushroom Farming in Kolkata
Eastern India's largest city — strong food culture, growing mushroom demand, and gateway to Northeast India's emerging markets.
Kolkata Climate & Growing Conditions
Summer Max
38°C
Winter Min
10°C
Humidity
60-95%
Best Season
Oct-Mar
AC Required
8 TR
Annual Rainfall
1,600mm
Why Kolkata for Mushroom Farming?
Eastern India's largest market — 15M+ metro population with strong food culture
Growing mushroom awareness — used in Bengali, Chinese, and continental cuisines
High humidity naturally beneficial for mushroom fruiting
BCKV Mohanpur and Jadavpur University provide mushroom research support
Gateway to NE India — supply to Guwahati, Siliguri, Bhubaneswar markets
West Bengal government actively promoting mushroom farming under NHM
Local Market & Pricing in Kolkata
Koley Market (Wholesale)
Kolkata's main mushroom wholesale hub.
Hotels/Restaurants
Park Street, Salt Lake, New Town.
Retail
South Kolkata, Rajarhat premium areas.
Chinese Restaurants
Tangra, Park Circus — high mushroom usage.
Setup Requirements for Kolkata
2-room 18×40 ft button mushroom farm
GST & Transport Extra
- GST @18% applicable on all items — charged extra.
- Transport charges extra — based on distance from manufacturing to Kolkata.
- Rates valid for 5 days only due to fluctuating material costs.
Recommended AC
8 TR per room (hot and humid)
Estimated Project Cost
₹8-11 Lakh (2 rooms)
Excl. GST, transport & civil work
Delivery to Kolkata
2-3 day delivery from manufacturing
Nearest Demo Farm
BCKV Mohanpur (50 km) / Farms in Barasat (25 km)
Client Scope — Not Included
Civil construction, foundation, flooring, boundary wall, electrical infrastructure, water supply, land purchase/lease, labour quarters, and approach road are client's responsibility.
Nearby Areas for Mushroom Farming
Howrah
10 km from Kolkata
Barasat
25 km from Kolkata
Barrackpore
20 km from Kolkata
Kalyani
50 km from Kolkata
Diamond Harbour
50 km from Kolkata
Burdwan
110 km from Kolkata
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