Large Mushroom Growing Container

Product Overview

The large-scale mushroom container (full name: fully environment-controlled intelligent mobile containerized edible mushroom cultivation cabinet) is an innovative agricultural solution that converts a standard shipping container into a factory-scale mushroom production workshop. No civil construction is required — the unit starts producing as soon as it is set down on site. Equipped with a complete intelligent control system for temperature, humidity, CO₂, lighting and ventilation, a single container delivers 8–12 crops per year, making it a preferred option for agricultural modernization upgrades in many regions.

Aerial view of the container mushroom farm — six standard 40 ft white containers neatly arranged in rows, with solar panels on the roofs, digital environmental displays and compressor units mounted on the exterior. A forklift is loading crates of mushrooms onto a refrigerated truck.

Cross-Section Structure

Cross-section diagram of the container — clearly showing the steel frame, thermal insulation layer, 7-tier stainless steel vertical growing racks, LED supplementary light strips, ultrasonic misting pipework, fresh air ducts and the external compressor unit, with a worker in cleanroom garments inspecting mushroom growth inside.

Production Scenes

Harvest moment — a grower displays a basket full of freshly harvested oyster and shiitake mushrooms in front of the container door. With the door open, densely growing mushrooms on the multi-tier racks are visible inside; the container exterior is fitted with an intelligent control panel and ventilation louvres.

Core Parameters

Parameter	Specification
Container Specification	40 ft standard high cube (12.19m × 2.44m × 2.89m); 20 ft customization supported
Container Material	Marine-grade weathering steel frame + polyurethane insulated sandwich panel (75–100mm thick)
Cultivation Method	Double-sided vertical growing racks, 6–8 tiers per side, tier spacing 30–35cm
Effective Cultivation Area	Approx. 80–150㎡ in vertical equivalent (40 ft) / 40–70㎡ (20 ft)
Temperature Control System	Integrated roof-mounted heating and cooling air conditioning unit, control range 5°C – 30°C, accuracy ±0.5°C
Humidification System	Ultrasonic industrial misting unit × 2–4, droplet size 5–15μm, 100% coverage
Ventilation System	Variable-frequency centrifugal fan + H13 high-efficiency filter, positive-pressure air supply, 6–15 air changes/h
CO₂ Control	NDIR infrared sensor linked to variable-frequency fresh air, with configurable upper and lower thresholds
Lighting System	Full-spectrum LED strips, 0–100% dimming, independent time control per tier
Control System	Industrial PLC + 7-inch touch screen + 4G IoT cloud module
Remote Management	Mobile app + PC web — real-time monitoring / remote control / data traceability / video viewing
Alarm Functions	App push notification + SMS + on-container audible and visual alarm: temperature/humidity out of range, equipment fault, power failure, water shortage
Sterilization System	UV germicidal lamp + ozone generator, programmable scheduled disinfection
Power Supply Requirement	380V three-phase five-wire, installed power 8–15kW (40 ft)
Water Supply Requirement	Municipal tap water, DN15 connection, with a 200L built-in water tank and automatic refill
Annual Capacity	8–12 crops per year, 800–2000kg per crop (depending on strain and density)
Suitable Strains	Oyster mushroom, shiitake, enoki mushroom, king oyster mushroom, tea tree mushroom, lion's mane mushroom, reishi (lingzhi), black termite mushroom (Oudemansiella raphanipes), etc.
Transport Method	Standard container trailer road transport; supports lifting and forklift handling
Reference Price	¥80,000 – ¥280,000 per container (40 ft, varies by configuration)

Container Structure Details

Growth Environment Parameter Table

Growth Stage	Cycle	Temperature	Humidity	Light	CO₂ Ceiling
Mycelium Incubation	20–30 days	22–26°C	60–70% RH	Darkness	5000ppm
Post-Maturation	5–10 days	20–24°C	65–75% RH	Darkness	4000ppm
Primordium Induction	3–5 days	16–20°C	85–95% RH	500–1000 lux	2000ppm
Fruiting Body Development	5–15 days	15–22°C	85–98% RH	800–2000 lux	1000ppm
Harvest Stage	2–3 days	14–18°C	80–90% RH	500–1000 lux	1500ppm

Note: The values above are general reference figures; specific strains require fine-tuning. The PLC has built-in parameter templates for multiple strains, switchable with a single tap.

Core Product Advantages

1. Zero Civil Works, Ready to Operate

• Delivered to the designated site on a standard container trailer, unloaded by forklift, and put into production once water and power are connected;
• No plant construction approval required (classified as equipment in most regions) — deployment completed within 3 days;
• Adjustable leveling feet on the container base accommodate slightly uneven ground; a hardened concrete surface is optimal.

2. Mobile and Scalable

• Standard container corner casting design supports road transport, lifting and stacking;
• Flexible capacity expansion on demand: start with 1–2 units for trial operation, then add units monthly once returns are verified;
• Easy to relocate between sites, free from the constraints of a fixed facility.

3. Fully Closed-Loop Intelligent Environmental Control

• PLC + IoT dual-control architecture — local automatic operation continues even if the network connection drops;
• Built-in one-touch parameter templates for common strains including oyster mushroom, shiitake, enoki mushroom and king oyster mushroom;
• Redundant multi-point sensor layout — a single-point failure does not interrupt system operation.

4. High-Density Vertical Cultivation

• Double-sided 6–8 tier growing racks deliver 5–10 times the planting density of a conventional greenhouse;
• Independent lighting and misting coverage on every tier ensures consistent fruiting across upper and lower levels;
• An 80cm central aisle between the two sides allows a single operator to handle daily inspection and harvesting.

5. Fully Enclosed Clean Production

• H13 high-efficiency filtration with positive-pressure air supply effectively blocks external contaminating microbes and pests;
• Polyurethane insulated sandwich panels plus sealed doors eliminate external temperature and humidity interference;
• Automatic UV and ozone disinfection, with one-touch cleaning between crop cycles.

6. Data-Driven Cultivation Optimization

• Complete environmental data for every crop stored in the cloud, searchable by batch and strain;
• Correlation analysis between yield and environmental parameters for continuous refinement of the cultivation process;
• Multi-container data aggregation and comparison to quickly identify differences between high-yield and low-yield units.