What should be noted when watering shiitake logs during high-temperature seasons?

What should be noted when watering shiitake logs during high-temperature seasons?

It is crucial to inject less water Inside the core of the shiitake log, otherwise, the log will easily rot. This is because during high-temperature weather, the temperature is high and the temperature difference is small. Such weather is neither suitable for shitake fruiting nor mycelium cultivation. Moreover, the fruiting period is very short, shiitake will finish fruiting quickly, making it difficult to produce regrowth shiitake.

Once too much water is injected, there will be fewer mushrooms, and the moisture inside the shiitake log will be hard to release. Over time, the material inside the core will turn sour, the mycelium will lack oxygen, and this will lead to shiitake log rotting.

So, what aspects should be paid attention to when watering shiitake logs in high-temperature seasons?

• Inject less water into the core of the shiitake log and spray more water on the surface of the shiitake log.
• Be sure to use deep well water, and the water temperature should not exceed 20℃ 
• The time for watering must be chosen when the temperature is low at night.
• If the maximum temperature in your area has exceeded 30 ℃ and the minimum temperature at night has also exceeded 20 ℃, try to suspend watering. Watering time must be when the temperature is low or on cool rainy days.
• After watering, spray water frequently but in small amounts during the day to lower the  shed temperature.  At night, spray a large amount of water to reduce shiitake logs temperature and widen the temperature difference to stimulate fruiting.
• After the mushrooms have been harvested, ensure ventilation day and night to dry and cultivate shiitake logs. This allows the excess moisture in the logs to evaporate, making shiitake logs shrink and harden as soon as possible to prevent rotting