Flammulina velutipes, commonly known as enoki mushrooms, requires careful and precise cultivation management, particularly during the fruiting body development stage, which is highly sensitive to moisture levels. Effective water management during this critical phase is essential for achieving both high yield and superior quality. Here’s a refined and practical "Five-Step Water Management Method" that can be applied for better results.
First, ensure proper moisture after mycelium reaches the bottom of the bag. Immediately open the bag, remove any old fungal remnants, and cover the growing buds with newspaper or plastic film to maintain humidity. If using newspaper, mist it lightly 3–4 times daily to keep it damp. If using plastic film, spray water on the floor and surrounding areas to maintain an air humidity level of around 90%. Ventilate the room once daily and keep the temperature between 10–14°C. Within 5–7 days, you should see a significant number of mushroom buds forming.
Second, reduce watering when the buds grow to about 1–2 cm. This is the growth inhibition phase. Stop or minimize spraying, lower humidity, and allow cool air in by opening doors and windows at night for 3–5 consecutive days. The ideal temperature should drop below 8°C (preferably 4–5°C), and humidity should be reduced to around 75%. This helps the fruiting bodies grow straight and firm.
Third, increase watering when the fruiting bodies reach 3–4 cm. Spray 4–5 times a day, gradually increasing the amount of water as the mushrooms grow. Maintain air humidity at about 90%, ensuring small water droplets form on the base of the bag. Proper ventilation is also important, alternating wet and dry conditions to control cap expansion and stem elongation. Adjust the watering based on weather—spray more on sunny days and less on rainy days to avoid root rot, brown spot disease, or waterlogged mushrooms. Avoid spraying directly on the caps, and replace the newspaper promptly if it becomes too wet. Ensure no water droplets touch the mushroom bodies to prevent black spots that can damage the product's appearance.
Fourth, supplement water after harvesting the first and second flushes. After each harvest, the moisture content in the mushroom column drops by 20–30%, and the yield decreases by 30–50%. Immediately spray water into the bags after each harvest. For 2–3 days, spray 2–3 times daily, ensuring the surface of the mushroom column is moist but not flooded. To boost yield, you may add a small amount of urea, sugar, or potassium dihydrogen phosphate to the water for additional nutrients.
Fifth, perform a final water soak after the third flush. At this point, the moisture content in the mushroom column has dropped below 50%. Remove the plastic bag, submerge the mushroom column in water until it regains weight, then let it dry slightly before placing it back in the bag. Alternatively, immerse the bag directly in water until the mushrooms absorb enough moisture, then drain off excess water. Re-place the bag on the bed frame, cover with wet newspaper, and you can expect two more flushes of mushrooms.
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