Binomial nomenclature |
Lentinula edodes |
Old nomenclature |
None |
Inoculation rate |
mix with ± 1% spawn |
Natural substrate |
composition: |
80% hardwood, mixed fine + coarse 10% cereals 10% bran |
humidity: |
62-63 % |
Incubation |
room temperature: |
23 °C |
substrate temperature: |
25 °C |
duration: |
13-15 days |
Primordia induction |
(night time)* temperature: |
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relative humidity: |
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Fruiting conditions |
room temperature: |
14-17 °C |
relative humidity: |
85-95 % |
CO2-concentration: |
600-1400 ppm |
light: |
500-1000 lux |
Flushes |
number: |
3-5 |
interval: |
14 à 16 days |
between flushes: |
temperature increase up to 19-24 °C, CO2 up to 1500-2800 ppm, humidity down to 85-90% |
bud induction: |
immerse or irrigate substrate for 12 hours |
Total production cycle |
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Average yield |
250 g to 300 g saleable mushrooms per kg fresh substrate† |