Mushroom Farming in Kolkata
Eastern India's largest city — strong food culture, growing mushroom demand, and gateway to Northeast India's emerging markets.
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
MIDH 40% of cost norms, up to ₹12 lakh on a production unit through West Bengal Horticulture
Kolkata Climate & Growing Conditions
Summer Max
38°C
Winter Min
10°C
Humidity
60-95%
Best Season
Oct-Mar
Annual Rainfall
1,600mm
Cooling (18×40 room)
8 TR
Where to Sell Mushrooms 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
Cooling per room
8 TR for an 18×40 ft room
Fixed by room size, not by city: 18×30 ft 6 TR · 18×40 ft 8 TR · 18×60 ft 10 TR · 18×70 ft 12 TR
Estimated Project Cost
₹16.0–22.2 lakh ex-GST
Core scope to full scope with racks; ₹26.2 lakh with GST. Same rate card in every city — transport and civil work extra.
- Delivery to Kolkata
- 2-3 day delivery from manufacturing
- Training & research nearby
- BCKV, Mohanpur (50 km)
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.
Climate and your power bill
Kolkata's summer peak of 38°C keeps the compressor at full load for longer, so summer power bills run highest. An 18×40 ft room draws up to 8.55 kW — about ₹77 an hour at full load at ₹9 a unit. The machine does not change with the weather; the hours it runs at full load do.
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
Best Mushroom Types for Kolkata
- Button Mushroom
- Oyster Mushroom
- Paddy Straw Mushroom
Essential Resources
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