Cordyceps Militaris is the cultivable version of the famous Cordyceps sinensis, a highly valuable medicinal mushroom.
Characteristics
- Color: Vibrant orange
- Shape: Small upright "fingers"
- Size: 3-8 cm stromata
Medicinal Properties
Contains cordycepin, a compound with anti-fatigue, immunomodulatory, and adaptogenic properties. Highly prized by athletes.
Optimal Conditions
Cultivation in jars or boxes on enriched rice substrate. Requires specific lighting to develop the orange color.
Harvesting Tips
Harvest when the stromata reach their maximum size. The single harvest justifies the high price.
Use
Consumed dried as powder, in decoction, or as a food supplement. Sometimes added to tonic soups.
Growing Technical Data
| Ideal Substrate | Rice / Nutrients |
|---|---|
| Phase 1: Colonization | 15 - 20 days |
| Phase 2: Initiation | 7 - 10 days |
| Phase 3: Growth | 40 - 50 days |
| Total Cycle Duration | 62 - 80 days |
| Flushes & Spacing | 1 (Single harvest) |
| Colonization Temp | 20-24°C |
| Fruiting Temp | 18-22°C |
| Relative Humidity | 85-95% |
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