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Description
Our Shiitake Mushroom Plug Spawn delivers the quality and reliability of lab-grade mushroom cultivation. Lentinula edodes, known commonly as Shiitake, is a staple in many cuisines and valued for its rich and meaty flavour.
Our Shiitake spawn ensures a productive growth cycle and vibrant appearance. Moreover, the low generation number of the spawn further ensures that each growth is consistent, full of flavours, and a pleasure to both grow and eat.
Key Features
Cultivation Info
Species
Lentinula edodes
Inoculation Rate
Mix with ± 1-5% spawn
Recommended Substrate
80% hardwood (mixed fine + coarse), 10% cereals, 10% bran, humidity: 62-63%
Incubation
Room temperature of 23 °C, Substrate temperature of 25 °C, Duration of 13-15 days
Fruiting Conditions
Room temperature of 14-17 °C, Relative humidity of 85-95%, CO2-concentration of 600-1400 ppm, Light of 500-1000 lux
Flushes
Number: 3-5, interval: 14 to 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
Average Yield
250g to 300g saleable mushrooms per kg fresh substrate†