Is it profitable to grow Hericium erinaceus? The profit of one acre of Hericium erinaceus

Is it profitable to grow Hericium erinaceus?

Hericium erinaceus is a wood-rotting edible fungus that looks like a hericium head. It is rich in various amino acids and vitamins. Its nutritional value, medicinal value and economic value are very high. The market price is also increasing year by year. Therefore, the market prospects for growing Hericium erinaceus are very good and it is easy to make money.

Profits and benefits of growing Hericium erinaceus

Hericium erinaceus grows fast and has low planting costs. If a household grows it for a year, the profit per mu will not be less than 10,000 yuan. When the market conditions are good, the profit per mu can even be as high as 30,000-40,000 yuan.

High-yield cultivation techniques of Hericium erinaceus

1. Mushroom stick processing

Before the mushroom sticks open, you need to lay a layer of straw mat or rice straw on the ground, pour 1-2 times of water to keep it moist, and then sprinkle a layer of white ash to prevent the breeding of bacteria.

2. Temperature control

The optimal growth temperature of Hericium erinaceus should be controlled between 18-22℃. Pay attention to ventilation and temperature control during the day, which will be more conducive to increasing its yield.

3. Watering management

During the cultivation of Hericium erinaceus, the humidity in the greenhouse is best controlled at around 60-70%. Watering is strictly prohibited after the mushroom bags open to prevent wound infection. Micro-spraying water can be used at the edge of the greenhouse.