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Cordyceps

Sown Any · 60–90 days to harvest · 4 guides in our archive

September

You can sow cordyceps now.

Allow 60–90 days, which puts first harvest around November – December 2026.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Year-round
Sowing Any
Duration 60–90
Spacing Jars
Soil pH 5.5–6.5
Water Grain media mm
Temperature 18–22 °C
Seed rate Liquid culture
Yield 40–80 kg/t
Watch for Bacteria, mould

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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