February 4, 2011
PHOTO: tup wanders/Flickr
Size:Â 2 to 5 inches in diameter.
Sunlight requirements:Â Keep between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Water requirements: Water meter should read between 35 and 45 percent until fruiting begins.
Soil requirements: Do not place in soil; mushroom will decompose.
When to plant:Â Inoculate in the spring, after last frost.
Where to plant:Â On an oak log.
When to harvest:Â 6 to 12 months after inoculation.
Produce storage:Â Refrigerate fresh mushrooms for up to a month; dry and store for up to two years.
