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Enoki Mushroom Cultivation
Shimeji Mushroom Pronunciation
Shimeji

Native to eastern Asia, shimeji mushrooms are in fact not one type of mushroom but a group of edible mushrooms with more than 20 varieties. They have long stems and tiny round caps. The three most common types used in Japanese food are bunapi-shimeji, buna-shimeji, and hon-shimeji. Hon Shimeji, Brown Beech mushrooms, scientific name, Hypsizygus tessellatus is known as Buna-shimeji and Hypsizygus marmoreus. Though it is commercially identified as Hon Shimeji, true Hon Shimeji mushroom, of the species Lyophyllum shimeji, are mycorrhizal fungi and very difficult to cultivate, which has lead to patented cultivation methods. Bunashimeji is a very popular mushroom in Japan. It is called “Beech Mushrooms” because they often grow on fallen beech trees. Wikipedia Shimeji/ Hypsizygus tessellatus. Bunashimeji has a nutty, buttery flavor, and a firm, crunchy texture. These mushrooms also grow in clusters and produce tender caps.

Mushroom Grow Kits are the science project you can eat! These simple kits, with minimal effort, grow bunches of edible mushrooms right from the comfort of your home. First harvest will take only a few weeks. If well looked after, you will get repeat flushes every couple weeks. Comes with easy to use instructions as well as everything you will need to grow several flushes of the tastiest mushrooms. Green thumb not required. Up to five flushed can be grown per kit. Shimeji Mushroom is one of the most popular mushrooms in Japan. Shemeji is also called “beech mushrooms” as they are commonly found growing on fallen beech trees. Shemeji have a white base and speckled brown caps. The texture when cooked is crunchy and smooth with a buttery and nutty flavour. Shimeji mushrooms must be cooked, do not eat them raw. Great with noodles! Can yield up to a pound of mushrooms.

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