How to induce mushroom bud formation in Agaricus blazei cultivation? Detailed methods
How do you induce bud formation in Agaricus blazei? Are there any good methods? Experienced netizens are invited to share their guidance. Zhongdi Web has compiled bud induction methods for Agaricus blazei, listed below for netizens' reference. Method 1, conditions for mushroom bud formation: temperature of 15°C to 22°C, day-night temperature difference of 8°C to 10°C, relative air humidity of 8...
How do you induce bud formation in Agaricus blazei? Are there any good methods? Experienced netizens are invited to share their guidanceZhongdi Web has compiled bud induction methods for Agaricus blazei, listed below for netizens' reference.
Method 1, conditions for mushroom bud formation:
The temperature is 15°C to 22°C, the day-night temperature difference is 8°C to 10°C, the relative air humidity is 80% to 90%, and a certain amount of scattered light and good ventilation are maintained. After the mycelium has fully colonized the substrate, casing soil is needed before mushrooms can appear. Therefore, casing soil and water adjustment after casing are relatively important for inducing buds.
Method 2, bud induction method for bed cultivation:
When the mycelium has grown over the substrate layer or reached 2/3 of the middle layer, cover the bed surface with 3 to 5 cm of fertile soil; the casing soil must be disinfected before use. After casing, ventilate for 1 day, then spray water. Water should be sprayed in small amounts many times, that is, spray water 7 to 8 times per day, and within 3 to 4 days keep the water content at 18% to 20%.
For water adjustment, 1% clarified lime water or tap water can be used. During water adjustment, increase ventilation; after water adjustment, appropriately reduce ventilation. Casing soil and water adjustment can both provide the temperature and humidity needed for mushroom bud formation and stimulate the mycelium to knot and form mushroom buds.
Method 3, bud induction method for bag cultivation with casing soil:
After the mycelium has fully colonized the bags, remove the bag film and arrange the mushroom logs on the beds of the fruiting yard, with the logs 2 to 3 cm apart, filling the gaps with fertile soil. When the beds are fully filled, cover with 3 to 5 cm of fertile soil. After casing, spray water to adjust moisture so that the soil water content remains at 18% to 20%, cover with plastic film to keep warm and moist, then uncover the film every day for ventilation, spray mist water to maintain air humidity, and mushroom buds can form in 10 to 20 days.
Method 4, preserving buds for growth:
After mushroom buds form, suitable conditions should be provided so that the buds grow robustly. Keep the temperature at 10°C to 16°C, keep the humidity at 85% to 90%, provide good scattered light and fresh air, and spray water regularly every day to maintain moisture and ventilate. Before the buds differentiate, do not spray water directly onto the buds.
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