Can matsutake be cultivated artificially? Differences from wild ones and how much per jin

Can matsutake be cultivated artificially? Yes, it can, but artificially cultivated matsutake is very different from wild matsutake, so let's take a look at their differences below. Also, the prices of fresh and dried matsutake.

Differences between artificial matsutake and wild matsutake: the color is different; wild matsutake is lighter in color, with blackish-brown on top and grayish-brown underneath. Artificially cultivated matsutake is overall red chestnut in color.
The smell is different: wild matsutake has a rather unpleasant smell, with a slightly pungent odor, while the artificial one is relatively fresh and fragrant.
The nutrition is different: the nutritional value of wild matsutake is much higher than that of artificially cultivated matsutake.

On the market, the price of fresh matsutake is about 300 yuan-600 yuan per kg. The selling price of dried matsutake with skin is about 1600 yuan/kg.

If divided by grade:Grade four: 2-4cm small matsutake, about 120 per kg;Grade three: 3-5cm premium wild fresh matsutake, priced at about 260 per kg;Grade two: 5-7cm superior wild fresh matsutake, priced at about 330 per kg;Grade one: 7-10cm top-grade wild fresh matsutake, priced at about 420 per kg.