Liquid Fungi Mushroom Species Guide
Brown Beech Mushroom Species Information
Scientific Name
Hypsizygus tessellatus
Other Common Names
Beech, Buna-shimeji, BeechBrown Clamshell
Description
Brown Beech Mushrooms are known as Buna-Shimeji, Hypsizigus Tessellatus. They are considered as one of the most gourmet mushrooms due to their rich flavor that consists of a mild, sweet and nutty taste with a firm texture. The Shimeji should be cooked, having a bitter taste when raw which disappears completely upon cooking. The cooked mushroom has a firm, slightly crunchy texture and a nutty flavor. Preparation makes the mushroom easier to digest. It is often eaten with stir-fried foods including wild game and seafood. It is used in soups, stews and sauces. When prepared alone, Shimeji mushrooms can be sautéed as a whole, including the stem or stalk (only the very end cut off), using a higher temperature; or, they can be slow roasted on a low temperature with a small amount of butter or cooking oil.
Substrate Type Used for Brown Beech Mushrooms
Sterilized Hardwood Substrate :
Hardwood Logs, Supplemented Sawdust Blocks, Pasteurized Straw, Other Cellulose Products
Petri: Malt Extract Agar, Dextrose Agar
Spawn: Rye Berries, Millet, Oats, Corn
Ideal Environment Conditions For Brown Beech Mushrooms
Incubation Temperature: 65F-75F
Incubation Time: 12-14 Days
Fruiting Temperature: 55F-65F
Fruiting Humidity: 85%-93%
Pinning Time: 4-10 Days
Total Fruiting Time: 14-18 Days
Special Considerations:
- Needs Cold
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