A Detailed Guide to Flower Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Time and Yield per Square Meter
AbstractThe cultivation time for the Flower Shiitake 939 variety is about 90 days, and the cultivation time for the Flower Shiitake 135 variety is about 200 days. The cultivation time of flower shiitake mushrooms varies by region, as it is affected by various factors such as local climate conditions, temperature, humidity, etc.
Flower shiitake mushrooms are rich in nutritional value. Of course, flower shiitake mushrooms are a food that many people recognize on our dining tables, and in many cases people also like to grow flower shiitake mushrooms. If the editor asked you, do you know when the cultivation time of flower shiitake mushrooms is? In fact, there are quite a few varieties of flower shiitake mushrooms, and many places are also trying to grow them. Why not take a look together with the editor.
Cultivation Time of Flower Shiitake Mushrooms
Flower shiitake mushrooms cannot be cultivated all year round, but the cultivation time varies by region. It is affected by various factors such as local climate conditions, temperature, humidity, etc. All of these factors must be taken into account. Here are some examples:
1. Flower Shiitake 939
The age of this fungus is about 90 days, and it is inoculated from March to August. The mushroom-bearing period is from September to May of the following year. It does not open its film very easily, and the fruiting temperature is 8 to 22 degrees C, with 14 to 18 degrees C being best. This strain has strong stress resistance and is the most high-temperature-tolerant strain.
2. Flower Shiitake 135
The age of the spawn is more than 200 days, the inoculation period is from February to April, and the mushroom period is March. The mushroom stem is short, and it is a high-quality mushroom. The flower shiitake cap diameter becomes 5-13 cm, with a 3-4 cm stipe; the seed has poor resistance, and under high summer temperatures it will affect the quality of the mushroom wood, with symptoms ranging from local mold and rot to the growth of pests and diseases.
How Much Is the Yield of Flower Shiitake Mushrooms per 1 Square Meter
This depends on your placement density. Generally, planting once per square meter can produce about 5 kg. In the process of various technical management techniques, the yield of oyster mushrooms per mu is generally about 1200-1500 kg. Of course, it also depends on whether the management techniques are the same; if they differ, the yield will also be affected. According to this calculation, 1 mu is about 667 square meters, which converts to a yield of about 5 kg per square meter.
What Are the Costs and Profits of Flower Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation
1. Overall costs:
Material and service costs include spawn, bran, firewood, gypsum powder, bagging, disinfection boxes, “Yicaling”, gloves, adhesive tape and other materials. The average per mu for these allocated to the project is 33108.31 yuan. Labor costs average about 242 workdays per mu, of which family labor is 211.70 days. Generally, employees are hired to bag and inoculate spawn in a timely manner, totaling 30.49 days, with an average cost per mu of 15704.23 ten-thousand yuan.
2. Net profit:
The average shiitake mushroom yield per mu is 1866.67 kg, sold at an average price of 63.40 yuan per kg, giving us 120595.93 yuan per mu.
Flower shiitake mushrooms are a small variety under the shiitake mushroom category. They all have very high nutritional and health benefits, high nutritional value, and in addition the flower shiitake mushroom flesh is firm and thick, with a refreshing taste and a very pleasant aroma. Their effects are also very good, so they are loved by people and also favored by many growers.