Binomial nomenclature |
Pleurotus eryngii |
Old nomenclature |
None |
Inoculation rate |
mix with ± 1% spawn |
Natural substrate |
composition: |
75% hardwood, mixed fine + course |
10% cereals |
5% oil seeds |
10% bran |
humidity: |
65-70 % |
Incubation |
room temperature: |
23-25 °C |
substrate temperature: |
25-28 °C |
duration: |
10-15 days |
Primordia induction |
(night time)* temperature: |
lower to 18 °C |
relative humidity: |
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Fruiting conditions |
room temperature: |
12-15 °C |
relative humidity: |
95-97% |
CO2-concentration: |
< 1200 ppm |
light: |
800- 1500 lux |
Flushes |
number: |
2 |
interval: |
1-2 weeks |
between flushes: |
relative humidity increase up to 90% |
Total production cycle |
Ca. 2 months |
Average yield |
150 to 180 g saleable mushrooms per kg fresh substrate |