Detailed Explanation of Key Points for High-Yield Cultivation Techniques of Pleurotus pulmonarius

The flesh of Pleurotus pulmonarius is relatively crisp and tender, tastes delicious, and has high commercial value. If you want to grow Pleurotus pulmonarius, what are the high-yield cultivation techniques for Pleurotus pulmonarius?

1. What is Pleurotus pulmonarius?

Pleurotus pulmonarius is actually another name for Phoenix oyster mushroom. It is also called pocket mushroom, ring-stalked pleurotus, Kyoto oyster mushroom, small oyster mushroom, and so on. The reason it is called Pleurotus pulmonarius is that it is not an ordinary Phoenix oyster mushroom, but the immature fruiting body of Phoenix oyster mushroom.

Pleurotus pulmonarius originates from India. The fruiting bodies grow singly or in clusters. The cap is fan-shaped, kidney-shaped, round, or flatly hemispherical, later gradually flattening, with the base not depressed, 2-10 cm long, and the base without downy hairs.

Because it is a saprophytic fungus without chlorophyll, it cannot perform photosynthesis on its own and must rely on ready-made organic matter for nutrition. To grow Pleurotus pulmonarius, you need to provide the carbon, nitrogen, minerals, and growth hormones it needs for growth.

2. High-Yield Cultivation Techniques for Pleurotus pulmonarius

1. Temperature: Pleurotus pulmonarius requires controlled growing temperature. The suitable growing temperature is 22-25°C;

2. Humidity: Maintaining air humidity between 65%-70% is most suitable for the growth of Pleurotus pulmonarius;

3. Fertilization: Commonly used materials are corncobs, cottonseed hulls, etc., supplemented with lime, gypsum, and rice bran;

4. Light: Pleurotus pulmonarius does not need light during mycelial growth, but should be given appropriate light during fruiting;

5. Other: Keep the pH value of the growing environment at around 6.5-7, and pay attention to ventilation and air exchange.