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THE GROW AT HOME WITH LITTLE EFFORT SHIITAKE GROW BLOCK. PRODUCING SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS: A GUIDE FOR GROWING AT HOME: About Shiitake mushrooms. The two most popular mushrooms in the world are the common button mushroom (Agaricus species) and the shiitake or black forest mushroom (Lentinus edodes),. The shiitake, meaning "mushroom of the shii or oak tree" in Japanese, is highly prized in the Orient for its flavor and reputed medicinal value. It is a major agricultural commodity in Japan, where about half the world's supply of shiitake mushrooms is produced. For individuals interested in production on a hobby scale or for limited local sale, growing shiitake mushrooms will probably be quite rewarding. Shiitake mushrooms contain B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B12 and vitamin D. They also have anti-tumor, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. Shiitake mushrooms have all 9 of the amino acids in a ratio similar to the 'ideal protein' and are 20% protein by dry weight. Calcium, phosphorous, iron, sodium and potassium are also present in significant amounts. The fiber of Shiitake mushrooms contain eritadenine that produces a cholesterol lowering effect and shiitake is considered a low calorie food. To top it off they're delicious TO START THE GROWING PROCESS WITH YOUR BLOCK. Look at the oak block do you see small mushrooms, if so take out of the bag and place in an area in your home out of direct sunlight, ideal temp between 62 and 72. Shiitake will grow in lower temps they will be slower growing but the mushroom will be higher quality, do not place next to a direct heat source. Take a bottle with plain water and spritz the block a few times the first day, place the tent over the block. This is to increase the humidity, remember the block needs to breathe so flap it out a couple of times a day, the block will gradually dry out as the mushrooms are forming. Depending on the maturity of the block you have received, the mushrooms will be ready to harvest within 7-14 days. The mushrooms are fully ripe when the edges of the cap are thin. If you see no mushrooms place the block in the bag in the refrigerator for 24 hrs or soak in bucket of cold water or your bag for 2-4 hrs. This is called cold shock and a pinning trigger for the mushrooms. No need to add water to the block during growth, if block is drying out too fast use the fruiting tent to produce some condensation, spritz with water to increase humidity but not directly on mushrooms. Try to use clean practices around the block if in a high traffic area keep covered with the tent. If block is subjected to heat over 80 or in direct sunlight mold can start forming. When picking your mushrooms ,twist and pull stems being careful not too crack or break the crust of the block, Let block dry at room temp 1- wk or till weight of the block is about 2 pounds. TO START THE PROCESS OFF AGAIN. 1) Place the block in a 5 gal bucket of cold water weigh down with a brick or other weight. Soak the block for up to 24 hrs or until the block reaches around 4.5 -5lbs in weight. Other method is to place in the heavy plastic bag and fill with water, Close and tie bag, If block is not at desired weight, leave 4 more hours then check again a small kitchen scale will help. 2) Place block under the fruiting tent put in your growing area and wait 10-14 days. This is the first part of the cycle. Pinning should occur by this time. Be patient. REPEAT THE CYCLE UNTIL THE YIELD DIMINISHES AND THE BLOCK IS EXHAUSTED. Block will be 1/3 the size of when you started when exhausted and will be dark brown in color. You can recycle your old blocks in your garden or just put them in your compost. Crush and sprinkle them around shrubs in your garden, for possible bonus crop. With a few blocks and overlapping start times you can have fresh Shiitake mushrooms year round. ALL KITS COME WITH A HUMIDITY TENT AND INSTRUCTIONS. GET NICE MUSHROOMS FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST TO BUY THEM FROM THE STORE. I ACCEPT E BAY APPROVED PAYMENT OPTIONS.PAYPAL IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO GO,LOCAL PICKUP IS OK. FOR MULTIPLE BLOCK ORDERS I WILL QUOTE DIRECT SHIPPING COST TO YOUR LOCATION.WILL SHIP IN 2-3 DAYS AFTER PAYMENT CLEARS. WE ALWAYS TRY TO FIND THE LEAST EXPENSIVE SHIPPING. EACH BLOCK WEIGHT IS AROUND 5 POUNDS SO IT WILL VARY TO SHIP TO DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE USA,IF BUYING 2 BLOCKS PRIORITY IS AROUND $21 PARCEL POST ABOUT $14.I WILL QUOTE YOU THE SHIPPING COST TO YOUR ADDRESS SO DON'T RUN OFF AND PAY TILL I CONTACT YOU.I RECOMMEND PRIORITY WHEN SHIPPING TO THE EAST COAST DUE TO LENGTH OF TIME IT TAKES FROM OREGON GOING PARCEL POST YOU MIGHT FIND YOUR BLOCK HAS ALREADY FRUITED BY THE TIME YOU GET IT. |
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