How to Determine the Optimum Temperature and Humidity Range in a Mushroom Room

How to Determine the Optimum Temperature and Humidity Range in a Mushroom Room

Determining the optimal temperature and humidity range in a mushroom room requires consideration of several factors, including the species of mushroom, stage of growth, and environmental conditions. Here are some ways to determine the optimal temperature and humidity range.

Understanding the needs of mushroom species

Different species of mushrooms have different temperature and humidity requirements. For example:

Flat mushroom: mycelium growth temperature is generally 20℃ - 25℃, substrate growth temperature is 15℃ - 20℃, relative humidity is 85% - 95%.

Shiitake: mycelium growth temperature at 22℃ - 26℃, substrate growth temperature at 12℃ - 18℃, relative humidity at 80% - 90%.

Enoki mushrooms: mycelium growth at 20℃ - 25℃, substrate growth at 8℃ - 15℃, relative humidity at 85% - 90%.

Before growing mushrooms, you need to know the suitable temperature and humidity range of the mushroom species you are growing in order to provide the best growing environment for them.

Consider differences in growth stages

The growth process of mushrooms is divided into the mycelium growth stage and the substrate growth stage, and the temperature and humidity requirements for different stages are different.

Mycelium growth stage: This stage requires relatively stable temperature and humidity to promote the growth and reproduction of mycelium. The temperature is generally a little higher within the appropriate range and the humidity is also higher to keep the medium moist.

Substrate growth stage: This stage requires more stringent temperature and humidity. The temperature needs to be lowered appropriately to stimulate the formation and growth of the substrate. Humidity also needs to be adjusted according to different varieties, generally higher humidity at the beginning of the growth of the substrate, with the growth of the gradual reduction.

Reference to environmental conditions

The environmental conditions of the mushroom room will also affect the determination of the optimum temperature and humidity range. The following are some factors to be considered:

Seasonal changes: Temperature and humidity are different in different seasons, and the temperature and humidity of the mushroom room need to be adjusted according to seasonal changes. For example, in summer, ventilation and cooling measures need to be enhanced, while in winter, insulation is required.

Geographical location: Different climatic conditions in different regions will also affect the temperature and humidity of mushroom houses. When choosing the planting location, you can consider the local climate characteristics and choose suitable mushroom varieties and planting methods.

Equipment conditions: The performance of air conditioners, humidifiers and other equipment in the mushroom room will also affect the temperature and humidity control. When determining the optimal temperature and humidity ranges, the capacity and stability of the equipment need to be considered to ensure that the needs of mushroom growth can be met.

Experimentation and monitoring

Experimental determination: Before growing mushrooms, some small-scale experiments can be conducted to try different combinations of temperature and humidity and observe the growth of mushrooms. The temperature and humidity ranges that are most suitable for the growth of the variety of mushrooms can be determined through experiments.

Monitoring and adjustment: During the growth of mushrooms, the temperature and humidity in the mushroom room need to be monitored regularly and adjusted according to the actual situation. Equipment such as thermometers and hygrometers can be used for monitoring, or you can judge whether the temperature and humidity are suitable by observing the growth status of the mushrooms. If the temperature or humidity is found to be too high or too low, timely measures should be taken to make adjustments, such as adjusting the air-conditioning temperature, increasing or decreasing the working hours of humidifiers, and so on.