The Xiuzhen mushroom is a type of oyster mushroom, and indoor cultivation and greenhouse growing methods differ.
The oyster mushroom is a common fungus for us, and it can also be called the side ear or Beifeng mushroom, and in the Taiwan region of China it is also called the Xiuzhen mushroom. In the eyes of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, the oyster mushroom has very high value; it dispels wind-cold and invigorates the muscles and bones, and it is very helpful for daily nourishment. Because it is popular, more and more people are cultivating it. So what are the cultivation methods for oyster mushrooms?
Cultivation methods for oyster mushrooms
1. Temperature
When cultivating fungi, grasping the temperature is crucial. Mycelium can bring about different growth changes at different temperatures. The general mycelium growth temperature is 20 to 30 degrees, and the specifics depend on which variety of fungus it is.
2. Planting methods
Now in our country, there are already many methods for cultivating oyster mushrooms, such as indoor bed cultivation, intercropping corn and soybeans with oyster mushrooms, greenhouse cultivation, and so on.
2.1 Indoor bed cultivation
2.1.1 For indoor bed cultivation, the first thing we need to do is build a qualified oyster mushroom room. Things like a home underground garage or an empty room can all serve as an oyster mushroom room. The oyster mushroom room needs to be close to a water source, so drainage will be more convenient. The temperature in the room should be somewhat mild, and then purchase the needed wooden boards, bamboo poles and other tools. Before use, disinfect all tools as well as the oyster mushroom room to reduce bacterial growth. Then prepare the nutrient material, mainly combining sawdust, corn cobs, peanut shells, rice straw and so on; these can all be used to cultivate oyster mushrooms.
2.1.2 After the early preparation work is completed, sowing can begin. The main sowing method is layer sowing, which is very simple once you master the technique. Observe carefully as usual, pay attention to changes in the mycelium, and keep the air temperature and humidity both above 65%. The best time for topdressing is when the oyster mushroom nutrient material is exhausted. This can increase oyster mushroom yield. The fertilizers are mainly manure soil fertilizer, grass liquid, and food liquid. The harvesting work requires observing changes in the color of the oyster mushrooms, promptly cleaning up rotten oyster mushrooms, and preserving the intact oyster mushrooms for immediate sale.
3. Greenhouse cultivation
Greenhouse cultivation of oyster mushrooms can be interplanted with tall vegetables, and plastic bags can also be used for cultivation. Because of temperature changes, the temperature inside the greenhouse will also change, and the temperature inside the greenhouse needs to be adjusted according to the air temperature every day. Ventilate in time, and do not let the temperature inside the greenhouse get too high. When the temperature drops at night, also promptly go to the top of the greenhouse to cover it with cotton quilts or straw curtains to ensure comfort inside the greenhouse.
That is all for today's introduction to oyster mushroom cultivation. Whether it is greenhouse cultivation or indoor bed cultivation in an oyster mushroom room, careful care is needed. As a vegetable, the oyster mushroom is still very delicious, and interested friends can give it a try after investigating the market well.