Kentucky Shiitake Production Workbook: Inoculation
FOR-81
Kentucky Shiitake Production Workbook: Inoculation
Kentucky Shiitake Production Workbook: Inoculation
Authored by: Deborah Hill
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Abstract
To begin the process of shiitake mushroom production, you must "sow the seed" just as you would with any other agronomic crop. For shiitake, the "seed" is called spawn and consists of the mushroom spores mixed with sawdust (for sawdust spawn) or wood (for dowel spawn) and a little grain to add a higher level of carbohydrate for the organism to feed on.
Core Details
Publication ID
FOR-81
Status
Minor Revision
Publication Date
March 23, 2011
Series
Multi-Part Series
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes