What environmental conditions are needed for the formation of flower shiitake?

Flower shiitake is a premium grade of shiitake; it is a noble deformed mushroom formed under special conditions. This mushroom is quite popular on the international market, and its price is correspondingly high. The environmental conditions for the formation of flower shiitake are mainly the following:

Humidity factors:

Relative air humidity, site humidity, substrate moisture content.

Temperature factors:

Usually 10-15°C.

Light factors:

Gradually increase light appropriately.

Ventilation:

A slight flow of wind promotes the formation of flower shiitake.

Control of flower shiitake cultivation conditions:

Induce flowering at the right time. When the cap diameter reaches 2-3 cm, it is a good time for flower shiitake cultivation; control the temperature and widen the temperature difference. By controlling the temperature during the mushroom bud stage, the growth rate of flower shiitake is controlled so that the cap does not open too quickly, which is extremely favorable for the formation of thick-fleshed flower shiitake; control humidity and widen the wet-dry difference.

The moisture content of the mushroom bag should be controlled at 50%-55%, and the relative air humidity should be 60%-70%; increase light. When solar radiation is not strong, the light intensity can be appropriately increased, which can effectively increase the whiteness of flower shiitake and raise its grade.