The Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia , which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries. It is a feature of many Asian cuisines. It is also considered a medicinal mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine.
Shiitake are native to Japan, China and Korea
Culinary use
Fresh and dried shiitake have many uses in the cuisines of east asia. In Japan, they are served in miso soup, used as the basis for a kind of vegetarian dashi, and also as an ingredient in many steamed and simmered dishes. In Chinese cuisine, they are often sauteed in vegetarian dishes such as Buddha's delight. In Thailand, they may be served either fried or steamed.
Shiitake are also dried and sold as preserved food. These are rehydrated by soaking in water before using. Many people prefer dried shiitake to fresh, considering that the sun-drying process draws out the unami flavour from the dried mushrooms.
Here is the box that arrived from fungi. com on 10/12/13
Bag with substrate based on wood chips
Humidity tent to be placed over patch after misting to preserve moisture
Misting water 3 times a day with non chlorinated nondistilled water
Primordia start forming between 5-10 days of misting
On this image one can see primordials all over the surface and baby mushrooms growing some conditions are necessary.
1) light: Avoid direct sunlight, ambient light is ok to grow well
Watering the mushroom patch:
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