Quick Facts on growing Shiitake
- Growth temperature: 20-25°C. A cooler temperature of 10-20°C is desirable for fruit formation
- Fruiting humidity: 85%-95% during the fruiting stage
- CO₂ sensitivity: High (needs strong airflow for proper cap development)
- Light: Indirect light, similar to a shaded forest floor, for signaling direction
- Incubation time: 4-8 months