Experience highlights
What you will discover
- 3D/2N practical training
- SGD 900 for two
- 24 guided hours
- Certificate and mentoring
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ESC Global Chiang Mai experience
Straw Mushroom Masterclass
Grow simple. Learn deeply. Cultivate with confidence.
Why this experience
Come for the farm.
Leave with perspective.
A complete three-day practical course covering straw-mushroom science, substrate preparation, bed making, cultivation management, harvest and processing.
Ideal forNew growers, farmers and entrepreneurs seeking practical cultivation skills.
Your journey
How it unfolds
- 01
Understand biology and substrates
- 02
Prepare beds and inoculate
- 03
Manage climate, pests and growth
- 04
Harvest, package and process
What you take away
Leave with practical experience across the complete straw-mushroom cultivation cycle.
Published programme price
3D/2N · SGD 900 for 2 participants
ESC Global requires 100% payment upfront to secure a confirmed place.
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What happens, step by step
Day 1 · Mushroom science & eco-farm orientation
- 9:00 Registration
- 9:30 ESC Global and straw-mushroom industry
- 10:30 Biology of Volvariella volvacea
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:00 Farm and grow-house tour
- 14:00 Lifecycle, spores and spawn
- 15:30 Straw vs oil-palm fresh-fruit-bunch substrates
- 16:30 Q&A
Day 2 · Substrate preparation & bed making
- 9:00 Soaking, fermentation and composting
- 10:30 Chemical-free pasteurisation
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:00 Shelf, basket, ground and bag bed techniques
- 15:00 Spawning techniques and ratios
- 16:30 Temperature and humidity control
Day 3 · Cultivation management & harvest
- 9:00 Natural disease and pest control
- 10:30 Mycelium and fruiting indicators
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:00 Harvest stages and techniques
- 15:00 Post-harvest handling and packaging
- 16:00 Drying, storage and processing
- 17:00 Certificate
Programme details
High-value practical training
- Real bed making, spawning, cultivation and packaging
- Master Grower-led sustainable methods
- Premium Chiang Mai eco-farm setting
- Certification and follow-up business mentoring
- Tools, spawn, workbook, meals and accommodation
- 24 guided contact hours in a small class
Frequently asked questions
Everything to know before you go
When is it held?
The last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of every month. Private sessions are available for groups of six or more.
How do I get there?
Transport from Chiang Mai to Phrao can be arranged at additional seasonal cost. Guests may rent a car and follow the ESC Global GPS location, or take an air-conditioned minivan from Chang Phuak Bus Station. Choose the earliest departure; the journey is about two hours. Share your ticket after confirmation so pickup from Phrao Bus Terminal can be coordinated.
Can I extend my visit?
Yes. Additional nights are SGD 65 for the Container Eco-Pod or SGD 108 for the Garden Sanctuary, subject to availability.
Participation agreement
Masterclass terms
- A minimum of two participants is required. Participants must actively join the theory, farm practice and assessments.
- Full payment is required before the course. Fees include tuition, materials, accommodation, farm access, farm-to-table meals and a Certificate of Completion. Additional nights are SGD 65 for the Container Eco-Pod or SGD 108 for the Garden Sanctuary, subject to availability.
- Cancellations 14 days or more before the course receive a refund less third-party costs. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable. If ESC Global cancels, participants may reschedule or receive a refund less third-party costs.
- Respect farm rules, staff, trainees and the community. Smoking, alcohol, illegal substances and disruptive behaviour are prohibited. Follow all safety instructions.
- Participants are responsible for being fit for outdoor farm activity and must disclose medical conditions, dietary restrictions or special needs.
- Training materials, photographs, videos and demonstrations are ESC Global intellectual property and may not be reproduced commercially without consent.
- Full attendance and required assessments are mandatory for certification. The agreement is governed by Thai law and disputes are addressed through good-faith negotiation.
Submitting a registration confirms that the participant has read, understood and accepted these terms.
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