Growing with a Shiitake Fruiting Block

Growing mushrooms with a ready-made fruiting block is a handy and easy way to grow mushrooms at home or in a small space. It is simple, but there are a number of important rules to handle. We are happy to help you on your way with this detailed manual.

Preparation of the breeding room

Ensure a suitable culture room with the right conditions for the Shiitake. This can be one tent Or another closed space such as a basement. The ideal temperature for Shiitake is between 12 ° C and 15 ° C, but don't worry if it is slightly colder or warmer. A little below room temperature works for Shiitake, for example.

In contrast to temperature, humidity, especially humidity, determines a successful harvest. Shiitake grows best at 85% relative humidity. If you have a basement or a shed, then it might be damp enough there. If the air is too dry, you can increase the humidity with a humidifier and keep it up to date with a Switching hygrometer.

Encourage the fruiting

Put your fruiting block in a well -lit space. This can be daylight or artificial light. Mushrooms need light to grow and develop. Cut the plastic breeding bag all around and remove it from the block. Also ensure good air circulation in space, but prevent strong air flows that can damage the mushrooms. A small to medium -sized fan that pulls the air out of the space is sufficient.

Harvesting the mushrooms

Over time, Kleine Shiitake will begin to appear on the Fruity Block. At Shiitake it can also happen that you receive a block that we have already brought to this phase. When you are satisfied with the size of your shiitake, they are ready to be harvested. The best method is to cut the shiitake at the trunk and not to damage the fruit block, since it can be used to get 3-4 flushes (harvests) if it is well taken care of.

Repeat the process

Shiitake fruit blocks can produce multiple harvests. After harvesting, put your Shiitake Fruiting Block in your grow room in the right conditions to start a second, third and sometimes even fourth harvest. Pay close attention to infection as your blocks get older; Green or black spots indicate an infection. Often new mycelium growth will take over the harvested parts of the block before a second flowering comes.

Important tips:

• Keep the grow room clean and free of mold to promote healthy mushroom growth.
• Preferably use gloves when handling the fruiting block to prevent contamination.

Growing mushrooms can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it requires attention to detail and following the right procedures to achieve successful harvests.