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GROWTH PARAMETERS
Figure 228. H. ulmarius fruiting from bag of sterilized sawdust.
described in the patent appears the same as for the cultivation of H. tessulatus, Flammulina velutipes
and Pleurotus species. Patenting a mushroom strain because it produces a convex cap would be like
trying to patent a tree for having a vertical trunk, or a corn variety for producing a cylindrical cob.
Mycelial Characteristics: Mycelium white, cottony, closely resembling P ostreatus mycelium. A
few strains produce primordia on 2% MYA media.
Fragrance Signature: Sweetly oysteresque with a floury overtone, not anise-like, but pleasant.
Natural Method of Cultivation: Inoculation of partially buried logs or stumps. I suspect that this
mushroom will probably grow in outdoor beds consisting of a 50:50 mixture of hardwood sawdust
and chips, much like the King Stropharia.
Recommended Courses for Expansion of Mycelial Mass to Achieve Fruiting: This mushroom
adapts well to the liquid fermentation methods described in this book.
Suggested Agar Culture Media: MYPA, PDYA, OMYA orDFA.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Generation Spawn Media: Grain spawn throughout. For outdoor cultivation, sawdust
spawn is recommended.
Supplementing sterilized sawdust definitely enhances mycelial
integrity and yields.
Substrates for Fruiting: Oak, alder, or cottonwood sawdust
supplemented with rye, rice, or wheat
bran is preferred. I have had good results using the production formula of alder sawdust/chips/bran.
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