Three key points for shiitake mushroom management that mushroom growers must master
1. Selection of cultivation season. Shiitake mushrooms belong to the low-temperature type of fungi, and the mycelium can grow at temperatures between 5-32°C. As long as artificial cultivation can be properly regulated with suitable temperature and humidity, they can be cultivated all year round. However, inoculation and cultivation usually start from August to October, mushrooms begin to grow from November to October, production peaks around the Spring Festival, and by summer...
Water spraying management depends on the weather: On sunny days when the surface of the mushroom logs is slightly dry, spray water. Generally, after harvesting the mushrooms in the morning, use a sprayer to spray water on the surface of the logs, let them air for 30 minutes, then cover with plastic film. Note: do not spray on cloudy or rainy days, do not spray before harvesting, and do not spray when the logs are moist.Covering the mushroom beds with film should be flexible: Every day, uncover the film for ventilation while harvesting mushrooms, and cover it again after harvesting. When the temperature is above 20°C, uncover both ends of the film for ventilation; on stuffy, hot days and cloudy or rainy days, uncover it completely. When low temperatures or cold waves hit, cover the film tightly to keep warm. When the temperature is above 25°C, uncover the film for ventilation 2-3 times a day.
Alternating wet and dry conditions should be moderate: After each mushroom harvest, uncover the film for ventilation for 8-10 hours, spray water on sunny days, and cover the film tightly during the day to allow the mycelium to rejuvenate. After 24:00 at night, ventilate for 1 hour to promote the growth of mushroom buds, continuing for 3-4 days.