A Guide to Growing Shiitake Mushroom At Home

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A Guide to Growing Shiitake Mushroom At Home 
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In terms of flavor, experts say that shiitake
mushrooms are as tasty as lobsters or filet
mignon. Apart from having a low-calorie count,
its full to the brim with protein and vitamin B
variants. It even reduces serum cholesterol. This
savory edible fungus from the forests of Japan is
now a star in the gourmet world. Also, for those
with enough time and patience, cultivating these
fungi can be a low-labor yet lucrative business.
The Japanese have been growing them for
centuries, and theyre one of the nations most
important agricultural export. So, if you wish to
learn how to cultivate them, this topic is for
you.
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Dealers of the best shiitake mushroom kit are
available at www.agrinoon.com. They say that most
people grow them outdoors on seasoned Shiitake
logs. Usually, they prefer using oak, but maple,
aspen, birch, poplar, beech, and a few other
species are also effective.
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Once the moisture content of Shiitake Mushroom
Logs drops to 40 or 50, you can move on to
inoculation. The best time to do it is during the
early days of spring. You should place an order
for the spawn plugs a couple of months ago. If
you can get your hands on the product before the
wood is ready, simply store them in your
refrigerator. You have to work with at least
3,000 plugs for every wood cord. Conversely, 300
plugs should be more than enough for personal
consumption.
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After finishing inoculation-related tasks, you
have to restack the inoculated wood to a
well-drained and shaded location. It will take
around one to two years for them to yield what
you seek. After that period, you should be able
to harvest your first crop. However, you
shouldnt get rid of the logs after that period
because you can expect additional harvests for
the next three to five years every spring and
fall. Just keep tabs on the inoculated wood
pieces to prevent contamination.
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As already mentioned earlier, shiitake mostly
bears fruit during spring and fall. You will
probably be able to ascertain when fruiting will
happen. For that purpose, you need to check the
ends of the logs. If you notice white-colored,
fuzzy growth, youll know that its mycelium. As
soon as you see it, you can be certain that the
inoculation procedure went perfectly.
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