Environmental conditions and characteristics of Pleurotus eryngii growth

Environmental conditions and requirements for the growth of Pleurotus eryngii

King Oyster Mushroom is a kind of fungus with thick stems and delicious taste. It has good edible value. The tissue of the stipe grows very tightly and has a crisp taste. King Oyster Mushroom generally parasitizes on the roots of large Umbelliferae plants and in the surrounding soil.

Pleurotus eryngii growth temperature

King Oyster Mushroom has different temperature requirements during different growth periods. King Oyster Mushroom can grow in the range of 5-32 degrees. Generally, the most suitable growth temperature for King Oyster Mushroom mycelium is around 24-27 degrees. When the ambient temperature is lower than 25 degrees, the growth rate of mycelium will slow down.

Pleurotus eryngii growth humidity

During the growth process, King Oyster Mushroom has good drought resistance. Generally, the water content in the cultivation medium can be around 60%, and the humidity of the cultivation environment can be 80%. Usually, water can be sprayed on the fungus regularly during the cultivation period for maintenance.

Soil for growing king oyster mushroom

When growing King Oyster Mushroom, various wood chips, bran, corn cobs or cottonseed hulls are generally used for fermentation and cultivation. During the cultivation process, a layer of soil can be covered on the mushroom bed and then a layer of plastic film can be covered.

Pleurotus eryngii growth cycle and process

The growth cycle of King Oyster Mushroom is relatively short. Generally, King Oyster Mushroom grown naturally can mature in 3 or 4 months, while the growth cycle of artificial cold cultivation is relatively short, generally it only takes 60-70 days to mature.