Substrate for Eryngii Mushrooms
Grow King Oyster Eryngii (Pleurotus eryngii) Mushrooms
The Eryngii mushroom variety, also known as King Oyster mushroom, Pleurotus eryngii, is appreciated not only for its edible qualities but also for its medicinal virtues, particularly in supporting gastrointestinal health and the immune system. Cultivating these mushrooms, which requires special attention at different stages, highlights the use of substrate blocks, substrate bales, and substrate kits.
A. The Cultivation Steps with Substrate Blocks, Substrate Bales, and Substrate Kits
1. Initiation (Setting Up the Growing Chamber)
Initiation Temperature: Maintain a temperature range between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.
Initiation Humidity: Maintain a humidity level of 95-100%.
Initiation Duration: This stage takes 4 to 5 days.
Light Requirement (Initiation): Expose the mushrooms to a light intensity of 500 to 1000 Lux.
2. Fruiting (Harvesting Phase)
Fruiting Temperature: Maintain a temperature range between 50 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit (ideal 59).
Fruiting Humidity: Maintain a humidity level of 80 to 90%.
Fruiting Duration: The fruiting phase lasts from 4 to 8 days.
Light Requirement (Fruiting): Expose the mushrooms to a light intensity of 500 to 1000 Lux.
3. Harvesting with Substrate Blocks, Substrate Bales, and Substrate Kits
Eryngii harvesting is done in a single flush, with an average yield of 25% relative to the total weight of the substrate bale. Monitor this phase carefully to ensure optimal harvest while maximizing the use of substrate blocks, substrate bales, and substrate kits.
C. Conclusion and Uses of King Oyster Eryngii
In conclusion, cultivating Eryngii can be a rewarding endeavor for market gardeners and agricultural producers alike. Besides its edible nature, this mushroom offers medicinal virtues, particularly in supporting gastrointestinal health and the immune system. Explore the various uses of this variety, whether for direct consumption or for its medicinal properties.
Use these practical tips to successfully cultivate Eryngii, emphasizing the importance of substrate blocks, substrate bales, and substrate kits. Remember to adjust the variables according to the specific needs of your growing environment. Good luck in your Eryngii mushroom cultivation adventure!
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Cultivating King Oyster Eryngii: Complete Guide with Substrate Blocks, Substrate Bales, and Substrate Kits
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