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Reishi Life Cycle
Reishi Life Cycle

See photos about Reishi during different life cycle phases

Updated over 2 months ago

Cultivation time: 30–40 days on average

Please note that the actual cultivation time may slightly differ.

In general, a mushroom's life cycle can be divided into 5 phases:

  • Phase 1 – Incubation

  • Phase 2 – Primordia

  • Phase 3 – Fruiting Body Formation

  • Phase 4 – Ready to Harvest

  • Phase 5 – Aging

You can read more about these phases in general here:

Primordia

Fruiting Body Formation

Ready to Harvest

Cultivation time: 30–40 days on average

Please note that the actual cultivation time may slightly differ.

Aging

The Reishi's fruiting body doesn't deteriorate visibly during the aging phase, however it shows signs of reaching this phase by releasing its spores.


Want to grow Reishi?

Here's a detailed guide that will help you start cultivating Reishi:

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