Organic Reishi - Sopron-Strain - G. lucidum - Sawdust Spawn

Organic Reishi - Ganoderma lucidum - Sawdust-Spawn

Synonyms: Ling Zhi, Mannentake, Saiwai-take, Jong Si/ryongji, Sarunouchitake; 
 

The Reishi Sopron Strain comes from our own wild collection in Sopron (Western Hungary). This breeding strain is ideally adapted to the European climate and is ideal for outdoor cultivation. Unlike other strains, Reishi Sopron produces good yields even in low humidity. When grown as a finished culture, it is also ideal for the production of antler-like fruiting bodies, the so-called antler form. The filter bag is kept closed during the entire cycle. This virtually eliminates yield loss due to contamination, but the harvest is slightly lower than when grown in an open bag.
This mushroom is called Ling Zhi in China and Reishi in Japan. The German name Glänzender Lackporling refers to the appearance of this typical tree mushroom. According to tradition, this fascinating mushroom has a history of around 4,000 years! In East Asia, it is traditionally a symbol of health, physical and mental recovery, long life, high sexual activity, wisdom and wealth.
Reishi is rich in micronutrients such as iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese and germanium. The polysaccharides and triterpenes contained in reishi, such as ganodermic, ganolucid and lucidemic acids, are particularly valuable.
Ganoderma lucidum is a saprobiont (subsequent decomposer) that mainly colonises deciduous woods such as oak, beech, alder or birch. It prefers warm oak or mixed oak forests, as well as copper beech forests or hardwood meadows. However, it can also thrive in hedgerows, parks and along roadsides if the right conditions are provided.

This fresh product is prepared fresh for you to order. The production time is around 3 - 6 weeks.
The mushroom spawn should be processed immediately after delivery.
If the product cannot be used immediately, it can be stored in the refrigerator at 4 °C for up to 2 weeks.
We recommend that you plan for this when ordering and making your preparations.

Suitable cultivation methods:
wood logs , mushroom patch, spawn bag for indoor greenhouses   

Suitable substrates: hardwood
Suitable woods: birch, beech, oak and alder
Dieser Zuchtstamm fruchtet beim Freilandanbau späten Herbst.

You receive fully colonised sawdust spawn based on organic raw materials (wood, rye bran from organic cultivation) in bags specifically suitable for sterilisation. 

Information for cultivation on straw and substrate:
1 autoclave bag with app. 3 litres of mushroom spawn is suitable for inoculating 1 straw bale or 5 - 15 substrate bags
1 autoclave bag with app. 6 litres of mushroom spawn is suitable for inoculating 2 straw bales or 10 - 30 substrate bags.

Information for cultivation on wood:
When using our equipment (inoculation stick or hand inoculator) the sawdust spawn bags are suitable for:
1 autoclave bag with app. 3 litres of mushroom spawn is suitable for inoculating 12 - 15 linear metres of wood
1 autoclave bag with app. 6 litres of mushroom spawn is suitable for inoculating 25 - 30 linear metres of wood.
For quantities of 10 logs or more, inoculating with sawdust spawn ins usually more efficient than working with spawn dowels. The raw materials 
​ sawdust and wood chips are by-products and therefore more cost effective and sustainable than specially manufactured wooden dowels. As a result, sawdust spawn can also be produced cost-effectively in large quantities. Sawdust spawn is suitable for the drilling method and the cut inoculation method.
The expected yield is up to 10% of the fresh wood weight, divided into several harvest waves over a period of 3 - 5 years.
When utilising the drilling method we recommend using a mushroom drill and an inoculation stick or hand inoculator.

Suitable for beginners 
Large quantities for commercial mushroom cultivation available upon request.

Taxonomy: 
Division: Basisdiomycetes 
Class: Polyporales 
Order: Ganodermataceae 
Family: Ganoderma
Species: Ganoderma lucidum 
Spores: reddish-brown, ellipsoid in shape with blunt ends, between 9 - 12 x 5,5 - 8 µ  

Growing conditions:
Phase 1: Mycelial growth 
Temperature: 21 - 27 °C 
Humidity: 95 - 100 % 
Duration: 10 - 20 days 
CO2: tolerates up to 50.000 ppm or 5% 
Fresh air exchange: 0 - 1 per hour 
Light: n/a  

Phase 2: Primordia Bildung / Fruiting initiation - forming antlers in closed bag 
Temperature: 18 - 24 °C 
Humidity: 95 - 100 % 
Duration: 14 - 28 days 
CO2: 20.000 - 40.000 ppm 
Fresh air exchange: 0 - 1 per hour 
Light: 200 - 500 Lux for 4 - 8 hours per day

Phase 2: Primordia Bildung / Fruiting initiation - for shaping the cap in open bag
Temperature: 21 - 27 °C
Humidity: 95 - 100 % 
Duration: 14 - 28 days 
CO2: 2.000 - 5.000 ppm 
Fresh air exchange: depends on desired C02-value 
Light: 750 - 1.500 for 12 hours per day

Phase 3: Fruiting and harvest 
Temperature: 21 - 27 °C 
Humidity: 80 - 85 % 
Duration: 60 days
CO2: < 2.000 ppm 
Fresh air exchange: depends on desired CO2-value 
Light: 750 - 1.500

Harvesting cycle: 1 - 2 crops, within 90 - 120 days