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Shiitake Mycelium Grows Best at pH 5.5 and 82°F

Shiitake Mycelium Grows Best at pH 5.5 and 82°F

Shiitake

What they found

Shiitake mycelium grew fastest at pH 5.5 and 82°F (28°C).

Shiitake mycelium grew fastest at pH 5.5 and 82°F (28°C).

The number

pH of 5.5 and a warm temperature of 82°F

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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GROWING GOURMET

GROWING GOURMET

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Shiitake Growth Secrets

Shiitake Growth Secrets

A recent study found that shiitake mycelium grows best at a slightly acidic pH of 5.5 and a warm temperature of 82°F (28°C). These conditions resulted in the fastest mycelial growth and the highest dry matter weight, making them ideal for cultivating shiitake mushrooms.

A recent study found that shiitake mycelium grows best at a slightly acidic pH of 5.5 and a warm temperature of 82°F (28°C). These conditions resulted in the fastest mycelial growth and the highest dry matter weight, making them ideal for cultivating shiitake mushrooms.

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