Our substrates are produced FRESH for you, so the production time is approximately 3 - 6 weeks.
Organic Shiitake - CS-Strain - Lentinula edodes - Pure Culture
Pure culture for organic mushroom
Organic Shiitake - CS-Strain - Lentinula edodes - Pure Culture
Synonyms: Agaricus edodes, Shii-Take, Shaingugu, Hua Gu, Qua Gu, Chinese black mushroom, Black Forest mushroom
The Shiitake CS-Strain originates from China and was especially developed for outdoor Shiitake cultivation on wood logs. For cultivation on mycelium block in a greenhouse this strain is perfect for spring and fall, because it brings the best yield at medium temperature (15 - 18 °C). When cultivated outdoors, this strain brings smaller fruiting bodies, under convenient weather conditions the fruit bodies start cracking and make the in Asia high priced Huagu Shiitake (Flower-Shiitake). Cracking enlarges the surface that leads to more intense taste and harder texture, additional cracked Shiitake can absorb more of the used spices and seasoning sauces during preparation for a meal.
The Japanese name "shiitake" is derived from "take" (= mushroom) and "shii" (= pasania tree) and literally meaning "mushroom that grows on trees". Shiitake is native to Japan, Korea and China and its properties have been recognised by the population for around 2,000 years. Its aroma strongly resembles garlic and is attributed to a compound called lenthionine. Shiitake is considered the second most popular edible mushroom after the button mushroom.
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 bags for indoor greenhouse
Suitable substrates: hardwood
Suitable woods: birch, beech, oak, alder chestnut, shiia / pasania.
Outdoors: strain produces fruiting bodies in spring and autumn.
You receive living, actively growing, axenic cell culture, entirely free of other strains or contaminating organisms, for further propagation. Our pure cultures are custom-made and produced freshly after ordering - in a class 100 clean room environment on a solid nutrient medium (MEA) based on plant-derived raw materials. The pure culture needs around 2-3 weeks until its mature enough for shipping. The culture is supplied in special cell culture flasks (Filling volume: 15 ml culture medium, Growth area: 25 cm², Measurements: L x W x H = 79,7 x 42,6 x 26,53 mm) with breathable, hydrophobic membrane. This special design prevents introduction of contaminants and facilitates optimum gas exchange thanks to the high air flow rate of the membrane. With this packaging, the mushroom culture can withstand longer shipping distances and time without compromising quality or germination ability.
This product is intended for professional production of grain spawn and to further propagate this strain of funi. Working with pure cell culture requires detailed mushroom cultivation skills. For beginners and hobby growers we recommend starting with grain spawn or sawdust spawn.
We highly recommend reading this book - gain further detailed knowledge for successful mushroom cultivation:
- Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms, Dr. Paul Stamets, ISBN: 978-1580081757 (Englisch)
Taxonomy:
Class: Agaricomycetes
Division: Agaricomycetidae
Order: Agaricales
Family: Marasmiaceae
Genus: Lentinula
Species: Lentinula edodes
Spores: white, ovale to ellipsoid shape, to 5-6,5 x 3-3,5 µ
Growing conditions:
Phase 1: Mycelial growth
Temperature: 21 - 27 °C
Humidity: 95 - 100 %
Duration: 35 - 70 days
CO2: > 10.000 ppm
Fresh air exchange: 0 - 1 per hour
Light: 50 - 100 Lux
Phase 2: Primordia Bildung / Fruiting initiation
Temperature: 10 - 24 °C (ideal 15 - 18 °C)
Humidity: 95 - 100 %
Duration: 5 - 7days
CO2: < 1.000 ppm
Fresh air exchange: 4 - 7 per hour
Light: 500 - 2.000 Lux
Phase 3: Fruiting and harvest
Temperature: 10 - 24 °C (ideal: 15 - 18 °C)
Humidity: 60 - 80 % (für Blumen-Shiitake: 60 %)
Dauer: 7days
CO2: < 1.000 ppm
Fresh air exchange: 4 - 8 per hour
Light: 500 - 2.000 Lux
Harvesting cycle: 2 - 3 crops, im Abstand von ca. 2 - 3 Wochen
