BEECH – WHITE (HYPSIZYGUS TESSULATUS)

Cultivation Level : – Easy
Substrates : – Straw/Wood/Sawdust
Temps : Colonizing/Fruiting – 70-75/55-65

In nature, Buna shimeji grows on wood, often on beech trees hence the common name Beech Mushroom. The richly flavored Beech mushroom is regarded as one of the most “gourmet” of all the oyster-like mushrooms. Firm textured and possessing a mildly sweet, nutty taste, this mushroom can be incorporated into a broad range of recipes from soups and sauces to stir-fries. The creative cook or chef will find this superior mushroom to be highly versatile. Available in both White or Golden Brown strains.