High-yield Cultivation Techniques and Fertilization Methods for the Nameko Mushroom

AbstractSubstrate: use hardwood trees such as eucalyptus, rose, poplar and willow. Time: the best planting period is from mid-February to mid-March. Equipment: bag cultivation and PP powder, rubber gloves, 75% alcohol lamp, etc. Disinfection: the bagging and sterilization procedures must be done well, inoculation, infection control period, mainly managing bag cultivation and summering. Fruiting: cutting bags, mushroom differentiation stage, harvest management and post-treatment preservation. Pests: keep the mushroom house environment clean and hygienic, and choose antibacterial and effective insecticides.

Because the nameko mushroom is relatively popular and market demand is also large, many growers choose to grow nameko mushrooms. In fact, the cultivation method of the nameko mushroom is very complicated. If you are interested in cultivating nameko mushrooms, you can search for detailed professional information in your spare time, including information on nutrients, temperature, humidity, light, air and pH value. Below, the editor will introduce the cultivation of the nameko mushroom.

High-yield Cultivation Techniques for the Nameko Mushroom

1. The growth and development conditions of the nameko mushroom include six important conditions: nutrients, temperature, humidity, light, air and pH value.

2. Raw materials, formula and culture period are very important. The main substrate for the growth of the nameko mushroom is hardwood trees such as eucalyptus, rose, poplar and willow, and the best planting period is from mid-February to mid-March.

3. Shed and production equipment, bag cultivation and PP powder, rubber gloves, 75% alcohol lamp, these need to be prepared, and you need to use alcohol and other consumables.

4. The proportion of culture materials and disinfection, including the processes of bagging and sterilization, need to be done well, inoculation, infection control period, mainly managing bag cultivation and summering.

5. Fruiting period management, cutting bags, mushrooms, differentiation stage, harvest management and post-treatment preservation period.

6. Pest control. Mainly supplemented by prevention and integrated control, keep the mushroom house environment clean and hygienic, 2, choose antibacterial and effective insecticides, and properly handle contaminated mushroom bags and contaminated blocks.

Which Kind of Fertilizer to Apply to the Nameko Mushroom

1. 20% wheat bran, 77% wood chips, 2% gypsum, 1% phosphoric acid, pH 6.0-6.5, 60% water content.

2. 12% wheat bran or rice bran, 2.5% corn flour, 1% gypsum, 0.5% lime, pH 6.0-6.5, 60% water content.

Management Methods and Precautions During the Fruiting Period of the Nameko Mushroom

When the temperature stabilizes at around 18°C, the nameko mushroom has reached physiological maturity, and the opening and fruiting management can be carried out:

1. Scratching the mycelium: the thick film of the mycelium is not conducive to mushroom harvesting, use a bamboo sword to scratch the surface, about 2cm in width, with a vertical and horizontal grid depth of 1cm. Then adjust the ambient temperature to induce the formation of fruiting bodies, maintaining a temperature of about 15°C.

2. Temperature management: the nameko mushroom grows suitably at 10-15°C, and under such conditions, its fruiting situation is more suitable. After the temperature difference in the late autumn season of September, you need to make full use of natural temperature to promote the production of nameko mushrooms. For fruiting, do not keep the indoor warmth below 10°C, pay attention to ventilation, and an indoor temperature not higher than 20°C is most suitable.

3. Humidity management: to ensure the growth of the nameko mushroom fruiting bodies, water should be sprayed at least twice a day, water quality (about 70%) and humidity (about 90%) should be increased, and water should be sprayed appropriately. Water and fruiting body growth should be determined according to the indoor humidity level. Air humidity should be maintained between 95% and 85% to prevent high temperatures, and when spraying water in winter, the water temperature needs to be close to room temperature.

4. Ventilation management: the enhanced respiration of the fruiting body mycelium means an increase in oxygen demand, so keep the indoor air basically clean. Temperature and humidity are always maintained, please pay attention to ventilation changes.

5. Light management: the nameko mushroom needs scattered light, the room cannot be too dark, and the mushroom blocks cannot be too dense, as this will cause the quality of the nameko mushroom to deteriorate due to insufficient light.

The nameko mushroom is one of the five major artificially cultivated mushrooms in the world. When mature, it is golden yellow, with a lighter-colored edge, and the cylindrical stipe is yellow. It is low in calories, is a weight-loss food, and is also a healthy food. Although it is a good food, it is not easy to grow.