A Detailed Guide to Ganoderma lucidum Cultivation Techniques and Planting Management Methods
1. Select a suitable cultivation period
In southern regions, the most suitable cultivation period for Ganoderma lucidum is from April 10 to May 10, and after May 20 the bags are gradually opened for the mushrooms to emerge. June to July every year is the plum rain season, therefore, it is necessary to ensure that all bags are opened for mushroom emergence before June 10, so that the Ganoderma lucidum fruiting bodies can grow in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment, thereby achieving high and stable yields.
2. The culture material must be fresh and dry
The culture material for cultivating Ganoderma lucidum must be especially fresh and dry. Fresh culture material is rich in nutrients and contains few contaminating microorganisms, which is conducive to the germination of mycelium and inhibits the growth of contaminating microorganisms.
3. Ventilation and air permeability during the mycelium growth stage
Ganoderma lucidum is an aerobic fungus. During the cultivation process of Ganoderma lucidum, attention must be paid to ventilation and air exchange. When making Ganoderma lucidum fungal sticks, it is best to seal the openings with plastic and cotton plugs. For fungus bags tied closed with plastic rope, after the mycelium has covered the surface, micro-holes must be pierced at both ends of the fungus bag for ventilation.
4. Reasonable watering during the mushroom emergence stage
During the growth period of Ganoderma lucidum fruiting bodies, the air humidity in the Ganoderma lucidum room is required to be 85%--95%. Under conditions of suitable ambient temperature, too low humidity will make the Ganoderma lucidum fruiting bodies thin and small, or even become rigid and stop growing. In the early stage of fruiting body formation, water management is mainly done by spraying water on the walls, bed frames, floor, and space. When the diameter of the Ganoderma lucidum cap is greater than 3cm, as the ventilation volume increases, the number of water sprayings should be increased, 3--4 times per day, and spraying directly onto the Ganoderma lucidum is sufficient.