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Everything you need to know about Reishi

Updated over 3 months ago

What is Reishi?

Reishi, also known as Ling Chi or Ganoderma lucidum, is widely distributed throughout the world and has been used medicinally for centuries. Its unique growth habits have enchanted humans for millennia, and its complex group of polysaccharides, especially beta-glucans, reportedly stimulates the immune system.

How to grow Reishi?

You can start cultivating your Reishi in a few easy steps. Here's a detailed guide that will help you through the process:

Make sure to follow the cutout shape on the picture for the most optimal mushroom growth.

What circumstances does Reishi like?

When to harvest Reishi?

Here's what Reishi mushrooms look like when they're ready to be harvested:

How to harvest Reishi?

First, twist the base of the stem from the substrate, and then trim any debris from the stem base. You can read more about the best way to harvest mushrooms here:

What to do with the harvested Reishi?

Before drying the mushrooms, we recommend cutting them into small pieces, as they will be hard to cut once dried. Mushrooms dry quickly in the open air at room temperature when the relative humidity is between 30-40%.

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