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Cultivation Container Logistics in Mushroom Farming

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1. The Big Picture


  • Core Issue: Moving mushroom cultivation containers (baskets) between different stages is a big, expensive, but essential part of the process.

  • Process Flow: Baskets go through sterilization, inoculation, cultivation, and fruiting in different zones with specific environmental needs.

  • Cycle Length: The total cultivation cycle is 50-130 days.


2. Logistics During Sterilization


  • Example (Enoki): The process includes mixing, bottling, sterilization, inoculation, scratching, germination, rolling, fruiting, and harvesting.

  • Traditional Method: Uses sterilization carts pushed manually into autoclaves.

  • Problems: Inefficient, poor (hot) working conditions, high staff turnover, and cart maintenance issues.


3. Fixed vs. Mobile Racks: A Comparison


AspectFixed RacksMobile Racks
DescriptionBeds fixed in place. Baskets moved manually or by conveyor and then placed on shelves.Beds on wheels. Can be moved as a unit.
LaborHigh. Intensive manual work to move baskets up/down many shelves.Low. Shelf manipulators load/unload baskets. Tractors can move 5-8 racks at once.
CostLower initial cost.35-40% more expensive due to more materials, wheels, and higher precision requirements. This is ~10-15% of total project investment.
Space UseHigher utilization.Slightly lower due to need for spare racks and turnover space.
Harvest EfficiencySlower. Takes 3-4 days to clear a room.Faster. Takes up to 2 days. Non-ready racks can be moved out, increasing warehouse turnover.
LightingEasier to install and cheaper.More complex. Requires movable, high-quality connectors. Adds ~40 yuan/rack (20-30% of light cost).


4. Operational Differences


  • Fixed Rack System: Fruiting is in one zone. Harvested baskets are sent to packaging via a corridor conveyor.

  • Mobile Rack System: Fruiting is in two zones (storage→rolling, rolling→harvest). Equipped with a loading/unloading machine for racks.


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