Matsutake cultivation conditions, growth environment and growing areas

Matsutake cultivation conditions

Matsutake grows in unpolluted pine and oak hybrid forests at altitudes of 2,000 to 4,000 meters, parasitizing on the roots of pine trees. Its growth requires three conditions: beauty pine, Dali fragrant flowers, and sandy loam. It has very strict environmental requirements, is difficult to cultivate artificially, and is basically wild.

Matsutake cultivation climate

Matsutake likes a warm and humid environment and is relatively shade-tolerant. It only needs to be provided with weak diffuse light for maintenance. The soil should not be too moist. It is not cold-resistant and the temperature should not be above 5 degrees, otherwise it will stop growing. The temperature in summer should not be too high, otherwise it will cause rot.

Matsutake Growing Areas

Matsutake has very strict requirements on the environment and cannot accept human intervention. The environment must be clean, tidy and pollution-free. The spores must parasitize on the roots of pine trees, and the pine trees must be over 50 years old. They also need to rely on plants such as cypress and oak to provide nutritional support in order to form healthy fruiting bodies.

Matsutake is mainly distributed in Asia, such as Japan, the Korean Peninsula, my country's three northeastern provinces, Yunnan, Taiwan and other regions. There are also artificially cultivated varieties in Europe and the United States, but the output is very small and the quality is poor.

Matsutake Planting Time

According to the growth characteristics of Matsutake, it is generally planted in late spring, early summer and autumn. In spring, it is generally planted from March to May, and in autumn, it is planted after the beginning of autumn, which is from September to November. Areas with lower altitudes can plant in April and May, and the mushrooms can be harvested in June and July.