Enoki

 Scientific Name: Flammulina velutipes

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 Appearance: Long, slender stems with small white caps; often grown in tightly packed clusters.

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 Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly fruity, with a crunchy texture when cooked.

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 Growth Conditions:

• Substrate: Performs well on hardwood sawdust blocks or supplemented Coco Coir.

• Temperature:

• Colonization: 65–70°F

• Fruiting: 50–60°F (cold-loving species).

• Humidity: 85–95%.

• Fresh Air Exchange (FAE): Low; thrives in high CO2 environments for longer stems.

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 Yield:

• 5 lb substrate block: 1.5–2 lbs total.

• Flushes: 2–3

• Per Flush: 0.8–1 lb for the first flush; subsequent flushes taper off.

• 10 lbs substrate in monotub: 3–4 lbs total.

• Flushes: 3–4

• Per Flush: 1.5–2 lbs for the first flush; subsequent flushes taper off.

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 Popularity: Widely used in Asian cuisine for soups, salads, and stir-fries.

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 Uses: Culinary (soups, salads, hot pots).

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 Notes: Grown in low light and high CO2 conditions for long stems; grows best in bottles or containers for upright clusters.