Shiitake mushrooms, known as the "king of mushrooms", are not only nutritious, but also delicious and deeply loved by people. With people's pursuit of healthy eating, the market demand for shiitake mushrooms is increasing day by day. In order to meet the market demand, more and more farmers are trying to grow shiitake mushrooms. So, how to grow shiitake mushrooms? Next, let's introduce the cultivation method of shiitake mushrooms in detail.
1. Prepare the medium
The medium of shiitake mushrooms is mainly composed of sawdust, bran, gypsum, etc. First of all, we should choose broad-leaved tree chips that are free of pests and diseases, add an appropriate amount of bran and gypsum, mix evenly and stir with water to make it moderately humid. The medium is then packed into a special plastic bag and autoclaved to kill the bacteria.
2. Inoculate shiitake mushrooms
After the sterilized medium is cooled, inoculation of shiitake mushroom species can be carried out. Inoculation should be carried out under sterile conditions to prevent contamination by miscellaneous bacteria. Sprinkle the shiitake mushroom culture evenly on the medium and then gently compact it so that the culture is in close contact with the medium.
3. Mycelial culture
After the inoculation is completed, the bacterial bag is placed in an environment with suitable temperature and humidity for mycelial culture. During the culture period, the environment should be kept clean, the growth of mycelium should be checked regularly, and the contaminated fungus bags should be removed in time. In general, it takes 20-30 days for the hyphae to grow.
Fourth, the preparation before the mushroom
When the mycelium is covered with mushroom bags, preparations can be made before the mushrooms are produced. First of all, the mushroom room should be thoroughly disinfected, and then a layer of lime or fine sand should be spread on the floor to prevent the growth of miscellaneous mushrooms. Then move the mushroom bag to the mushroom room and place it on the shelves at a certain distance.
5. Mushroom management
During the mushroom production period, the temperature and humidity in the mushroom room should be kept appropriate, and appropriate light should be given. When the fruiting body of shiitake mushrooms grows to a certain size, they should be picked in time so as not to affect the quality of shiitake mushrooms. When picking, handle with care to avoid damaging the shiitake mushrooms.
6. Pest control
In the process of mushroom planting, it is necessary to do a good job in pest control. Regularly inspect the mushroom bag and mushroom room, and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner once they are found. A combination of biological control and chemical control can be used to effectively control the occurrence of pests and diseases.
7. Harvesting and storage
After the shiitake mushrooms are ripe, they should be harvested in time, and the shiitake mushrooms should be cut together with the culture medium to remove the impurities on the medium, and then graded and packaged. Choose a cool, dry, and ventilated place for storage, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Through the above seven steps, we can successfully grow delicious shiitake mushrooms. Of course, there will be many problems encountered in the actual planting process, which require us to continue to learn and explore. I hope this article can be helpful to everyone, and I wish you all further and further on the road of mushroom cultivation and harvest full results!