Reishi

 Scientific Name: Ganoderma lucidum

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 Appearance: Large, shiny, reddish-brown caps with a woody texture.

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 Flavor Profile: Bitter and woody; used exclusively for medicinal purposes.

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 Growth Conditions:

• Substrate: Hardwood sawdust blocks, hardwood logs, or supplemented Coco Coir.

• Temperature:

• Colonization: 70–80°F

• Fruiting: 75–85°F (high temperatures for antler growth; lower for conks).

• Humidity: 85–90%.

• Fresh Air Exchange (FAE): Low to moderate; requires 2–3 air exchanges per day.

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 Yield:

• 5 lb substrate block: 1–1.5 lbs total.

• Flushes: 2–3

• Per Flush: 0.5–0.8 lbs per flush.

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

• Flushes: 3–4

• Per Flush: 1–1.2 lbs per flush.

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 Popularity: Revered for its medicinal benefits, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine.

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 Uses: Medicinal teas, tinctures, and extracts.

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 Notes: Grows antler forms in low-oxygen environments; high oxygen yields conks.