Corn cob and mushroom compost

Question

Can I use crumbled corn stalk to replace wheat straw for preparing mushroom compost? What is the role of corn cob playing in mushroom compost? Thank you!!!

Answer 1

Yes, you can use ground up corn cob or corn stalk (two different things, by the way,) in place of straw. These provide the carbohydrate component of the compost. Here are a couple of articles that will help you clarify your understanding: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/mushroom-compost.htm
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/mushroom-compost-use-carefully