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Liquid Calcium Between Flushes Raises Shiitake Yields

Liquid Calcium Between Flushes Raises Shiitake Yields

Shiitake

What they found

A 40 ml dose of calcite before the second flush most effectively increased shiitake yields.

A 40 ml dose of calcite before the second flush most effectively increased shiitake yields.

The number

40 ml dose of calcite

How solid is it?

Field study

Field study

Cultivation trial

Cultivation trial

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

calcium

calcium

Published in

Scientia Horticulturae

Scientia Horticulturae

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GROWING & GOURMET

GROWING & GOURMET

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Shiitake Yield Boost

Shiitake Yield Boost

A study found applying liquid calcium between shiitake mushroom flushes increases yields significantly. A 40 ml dose of calcite before the second flush was most effective. This calcium supplementation technique proves viable and efficient for commercial shiitake growers, offering a simple method to enhance productivity.

A study found applying liquid calcium between shiitake mushroom flushes increases yields significantly. A 40 ml dose of calcite before the second flush was most effective. This calcium supplementation technique proves viable and efficient for commercial shiitake growers, offering a simple method to enhance productivity.

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