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Wu Ling Shen
Sarcodon aspratus
Rare medicinal mushroom from East Asia. Challenging to cultivate. Valued for immune and cognitive support.
Growing Timeline
Total time from inoculation to harvest: approximately 166 days
Growth Phases
1
Inoculation
Typically 1-1 days
Temp: 18-24°C
Humidity: 60-70%
Tasks
- Prepare specialized substrate
- Inoculate with spawn
Tips
- Requires specific conditions
- Research carefully before attempting
2
Colonization
Typically 60-120 days
Temp: 18-24°C
Humidity: 60-70%
Tasks
- Store in controlled environment
- Monitor carefully
Tips
- Very slow colonizer
- Patience essential
3
Fruiting
Typically 21-42 days
Temp: 13-18°C
Humidity: 85-95%
Tasks
- Maintain precise conditions
- High humidity essential
Tips
- Forms toothed undersurface
- Challenging to pin
4
Harvest
Typically 1-3 days
Temp: 13-18°C
Humidity: 85-95%
Tasks
- Harvest when mature
- Handle carefully
Tips
- Dry for medicinal use
Common Issues
- Difficult to fruit
- Precise conditions required
Growing Tips
- For experienced cultivators only
- Highly valued in TCM
- Consider starting with easier species