11 Tips to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms in Logs in 2020

by Delun Kang Agriculture

Summary: The fruitful life of Shiitake Logs can be in the range of four to six years. Within six months to one year of inoculation, mushrooms appear.

 

Are you making plans for growing mushrooms? If you are confused about the presence of too many options, then you may want to go in for shiitake cultivation. Not only these toadstools are delicious, but at the same time, you can derive a lot of health benefits too. Shiitake mushrooms have gained popularity worldwide. They assist in fighting cancer, boosting immunity and maintaining the overall health of the heart.

 

Wider understanding

 

Promote health and keep your immune system in control with shiitake. Shiitake Logs have the ability to produce about two pounds in its entire cycle. 

 

1. Prevention of drying

 

If you try to draw a comparison between shiitake and oyster mushrooms, then the cultivation of the former type is a bit challenging. The incubation time is comparatively longer because the mycelium does not have an aggressive approach. The Shiitake Logs should be kept under shade so that they do not end up drying.   

 

2. Kind of environment

 

While growing outdoors shady area is needed. The place should not have access to any sunlight. In an indoor environment, these edible fungi are grown under controlled conditions. 

 

3. Support system

 

While placing the logs, make sure that that they stand against another object. The objective is to render support to these chunks of wood. 

 

4. For a newbie

 

If you are just starting, then you can buy logs for growing fungi. You can sell the fresh stock of fungi in the local market. 

 

5. Choice of medium

 

Be careful in your choice of the growing medium. Shiitake thrives well and obtain their essential nutrients from the wood-based medium. 

 

6. About the yield

 

The yield in the first year is generally a bit lower than the rest of the years of its productive life. The logs do have the capability of producing at least three times a year. Proper care is to be given for that purpose. 

 

7. Knowing the diameter

 

Not all logs will prove to be useful. Ideally, the logs should be between three inches to six inches in diameter. Lengthwise they should be three and a half inches long.

 

8. Hardwood trees

 

Deciduous hardwood trees such as ironwood, beech, maple are some of the ideal choices for this purpose. It is a wise idea to avoid fruit trees and pine. You should also not use those kinds of wood which are filled with lichen. 

 

9. Utilization of spawn

 

The substance that is inoculated with thread-like mycelium is referred to as spawn. Winter is the best season to shop for the spawn. 

 

10. Varieties of strains

 

In the market, you will come across a diverse range of strains. When you are dealing with round the year cultivation, then the wide range is an ideal choice.

 

11. Need for sterilization

 

When you are going in for fresh logs, then pasteurization is not needed. On the other hand, you would have to pasteurize sawdust or straw.

 

Choose prudently

 

Make sure you conduct a detailed study on the net to come up with names of companies having expertise in growing mushroom logs in eco-friendly conditions. 

 

 

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Created on Feb 25th 2020 08:59. Viewed 316 times.

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