Mushroom Newcomer - Agaricus bisporus

Author: Zeng Peiling
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The large shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is a newly introduced rare edible mushroom variety in recent years and is one of the top ten international edible mushroom trading varieties. Its fruiting bodies are large, reddish-brown, with hemispherical caps measuring 6-10 cm in diameter. The caps are tender and smooth, while the stems are crisp. Its unique flavor is highly favored by consumers, with a market price of 12-16 yuan per kilogram. The cultivation technique of large shiitake is simple and easy to implement, requiring no special equipment. It can be directly cultivated using raw rice straw, making it highly suitable for widespread cultivation in rural, farm, and forestry areas where rice straw and other crop stalks are abundant. The large shiitake is also a rare low-cost, high-benefit variety among edible mushrooms. According to years of promotion and practice, an investment of 10 yuan per square meter can yield 40 yuan in output value, with an investment-to-output ratio of 1:4. Currently, the cultivation area of large shiitake nationwide is still not large, and it has not yet formed large-scale production. However, it has significant development potential and is an excellent project for farmers to increase their income and achieve wealth. This book introduces the high-yield cultivation techniques of large shiitake to readers in a colorful illustrated format, providing a reference for.