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shiitake

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Shiitake is a mushroom crop, grown year-round. A cycle takes about 70–120 days. It wants a pH of 5.0–6.5 (slightly acid) and 12–20°C. A good crop returns around 150–250 kg/t. Watch for trichoderma, mites.

Growing Shiitake

6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly

The demand for fresh, high-quality Shiitake mushrooms in India has skyrocketed in recent years, with premium varieties selling for ₹1,500-4,000 per kilogram in urban markets.
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Premium Shiitake Mushrooms at Home: Master the Art of Cultivating Japan’s Prized Fungi in Indian Conditions
Master oyster mushrooms and shiitake first, then develop specialized skills through education and gradual experience building.
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Lion’s Mane Mushrooms at Home: Master the Art of Cultivating Nature’s Brain Booster for Premium Health Markets
Master oyster mushrooms and shiitake first, then develop specialized skills through education and gradual experience building.
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Lion’s Mane Mushrooms at Home: Master the Art of Cultivating Nature’s Brain Booster for Premium Health Markets
For example, oyster mushrooms thrive in temperatures between 18-24°C (64-75°F), while shiitake prefer slightly cooler conditions of 16-21°C (60-70°F).
885. Rooftop Greenhouses for Smart Mushrooms Farming
The controlled temperature, humidity, and airflow of underground tunnels and bunkers provide the optimal conditions for a wide variety of mushroom species, including oyster, shiitake, and lion's mane.
13. Underground Bunkers: Growing Mushrooms and Greens in Disused Tunnels
These "next-gen" mushrooms, such as lion's mane, oyster, and shiitake, offer a range of benefits that go beyond their nutritional value.
111. Next-Gen Mushrooms Cultivation for Smallholder Farmers : Reducing Carbon Footprint

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Crop intelligence

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Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Angelica Sep–Oct 2 yr 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t
Pyrethrum Sep–Oct 2–3 yr 5.5–7.0 10–22 0.8–1.5 t
Tagasaste Sep–Oct 2–4 yr 5.5–7.5 5–28 10–18 t green
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Pepino Sep–Oct 4–6 mo 6.0–7.0 15–25 25–40 t
Asafoetida (Hing) Sep–Oct 4–5 yr 6.5–7.5 10–25 0.05–0.1 t
Litchi Jun–Sep (planting) 5–7 yr to bear 5.5–7.0 20–35 8–12 t
Alstroemeria Sep–Oct 10–12 mo 6.0–6.8 13–22 100–150 stems/m²
Anthurium Year-round 12–18 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 18–28 6–8 blooms/plant
Paddy Straw Mushroom Jun–Sep 12–18 6.5–7.5 28–35 100–150 kg/t
Orchid Year-round 18–24 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 20–30 4–6 spikes/plant
Oyster Mushroom Any 25–35 5.5–6.5 20–30 500–700 kg/t
Amaranth (Leafy) Feb–Sep 30–45 6.0–7.5 22–32 10–15 t
Arugula Sep–Nov 30–45 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t

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