How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms on Logs
Growing oyster mushrooms can be a very rewarding experience. Fresh, organically grown mushrooms are very expensive and sometimes hard to find, making growing your own oyster mushrooms an economical choice. You can grow oyster mushrooms on straw or sawdust, but one of the best ways to grow oyster mushrooms is on cut logs. You can purchase the oyster mushroom grain (plug) spawn needed for growing the mushrooms on the Internet.
Instructions
How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms on Logs
Growing oyster mushrooms can be a very rewarding experience. Fresh, organically grown mushrooms are very expensive and sometimes hard to find, making growing your own oyster mushrooms an economical choice. You can grow oyster mushrooms on straw or sawdust, but one of the best ways to grow oyster mushrooms is on cut logs. You can purchase the oyster mushroom grain (plug) spawn needed for growing the mushrooms on the Internet.
Instructions- 1准备老树干，截断成1/2尺到1尺的木头段。
注意： Pine or cedar logs are not recommended, but most hardwoods are a good selection. In winter or spring, find and cut a log with some small cracks in it to help propagate the mushroom mycelium. Allow the log to age for at least three months before plugging. - 2接种菌种。将种子用手搓碎，铺一层在木头上，一段木头一层菌种，三到四层一袋。
- 3用大的黑色垃圾袋包裹。每隔一周检查出菇情况，必要时喷水。
注意：You can also move the logs inside a shed or garage in extremely cold areas. - 5当看到白色蘑菇菌长到木头表面时去除塑料袋，必要时喷水。
注意：Pick your mushrooms after a period of nine to 12 months.
种蘑菇是技术活，需要探索。
这个录像非常有用：http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmi__waHvZE
Tips & Warnings
Cut new logs each year in order to have the time to let them age and ensure continuous growth of your oyster mushrooms for years to come.
If you're using Alder logs, keep them off the ground, as they are prone to rapid decomposition when in contact with the soil.
Don't use a freshly cut log, as it may continue to fight off fungus growth. Also, avoid using a very old, dead log, because it will lack sufficient nutrients for the growth of your mushrooms.
