Flammulina velutipes, commonly known as enoki mushrooms, demands careful cultivation, particularly during the fruiting body development stage, which is highly sensitive to water conditions. Effective water management during this phase is crucial for achieving both high yield and superior quality. Here's a refined "five-word" water management approach to guide you through the process.
First, ensure proper moisture. Once the mycelium has fully colonized the bag, open it immediately and remove any old fungus. Cover the surface with newspaper or plastic film to maintain humidity. If using newspaper, mist it 3-4 times daily to keep it damp but not soggy. With plastic film, spray water on the floor and around the room to maintain an air humidity of about 90%. Ventilate the room once daily and keep the temperature between 10–14°C. After 5–7 days, mushroom buds will start to appear in large numbers.
Second, reduce watering. When the buds grow to 1–2 cm, they enter a growth inhibition phase. At this point, decrease or stop misting to lower humidity. Open windows at night for 3–5 consecutive days, allowing cool air to circulate and lower the temperature to below 8°C (ideally 4–5°C). Keep the air humidity around 75% to encourage uniform and sturdy fruiting bodies. This step helps control excessive cap expansion and stem elongation.
Third, promote growth. When the fruiting bodies reach 3–4 cm, increase misting to 4–5 times daily. As the mushrooms grow, gradually increase the amount of water sprayed. Maintain an air humidity of approximately 90%, ensuring that water droplets form on the base of the mushroom bags. Proper ventilation is essential, alternating between wet and dry conditions to prevent overgrowth. Adjust the spraying based on weather—spray more on sunny days and less on rainy ones to avoid root rot, brown leaf disease, or waterlogged mushrooms that can reduce quality. Avoid spraying directly on the caps, and replace the newspapers promptly if they become too wet. Drain excess water immediately to prevent black spots from forming due to direct contact with water droplets.
Fourth, supplement nutrients. After harvesting the first flush of mushrooms, the moisture content in the bag decreases by 20–30%, and the next flush typically drops by 30–50%. Immediately after the first and second harvests, mist the bag thoroughly. For 2–3 days, spray 2–3 times daily, ensuring the surface of the mushroom column is moist but not flooded. To boost yield, consider adding small amounts of urea, sugar, or potassium dihydrogen phosphate to the water for additional nutrients.
Fifth, soak the column. After the third harvest, the moisture level in the mushroom column may drop below 50%. At this stage, remove the plastic bag and soak the column in a water pool until it regains weight. Slightly dry it before placing it back into the bag. Alternatively, immerse the bag directly in water until the mushrooms are fully hydrated, then drain off excess water. Reintroduce the bag to the growing bed, cover with wet newspaper, and you can expect two more flushes of mushrooms. This method maximizes the overall yield and ensures better quality throughout the entire growing cycle.
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