From June to September each year, high temperatures and heavy rains often lead to the underutilization of solar greenhouses and winter greenhouses. To make better use of these structures during this period, summer sheds can be repurposed for growing straw mushrooms. A single mu of land can yield up to 3,000 kilograms of straw mushrooms, generating approximately 10,000 yuan in revenue. This not only increases the efficiency of greenhouse usage but also provides an additional income source for farmers.
The optimal time for cultivating straw mushrooms is during early sowing, as low temperatures are not favorable for their growth. However, sowing too late may interfere with the production of autumn and winter vegetables. Based on practical experience, it's best to cultivate straw mushrooms between June and August, ensuring a balanced schedule for both mushroom farming and vegetable cultivation.
After the winter and spring wolfberry crops are harvested, the mushroom shed needs to be cleared. The remaining plant stalks and field litter should be removed, followed by deep plowing for 2–3 days. The soil should then be loosened, leveled, and watered thoroughly. A sulfur fumigation process is used to disinfect the greenhouse, while trichlorfon is applied to treat the soil, ensuring a clean and safe environment for mushroom growth.
Straw mushrooms can be grown directly in the soil without covering, but using a layer of soil helps maintain moisture in the culture material and provides essential water for the mushrooms' development. This method significantly improves both the quality and yield of the harvest. The soil used for covering must be fertile, loose, and capable of retaining moisture. Clay or sandy soils are unsuitable, while wet and moist soils are ideal.
When planting, the cultivated mushroom spawn should be cut into small pieces of 1–2 square centimeters. Using the seed sowing method, the bacteria are evenly distributed into a 1 cm deep layer of culture material, spaced 8–10 cm apart. Each hole should contain 10–15 grams of bacteria. After sowing, the soil from the earthworms is covered over the culture material. The culture material is then arranged in a turtle-back or wavy shape, with a ridge thickness of 15 cm, and a material thickness of 5–8 cm on either side. The material density is about 15–20 kg per square meter.
The soil covering should be 1 cm thick over the ridges and 3–5 cm thick in the grooves. Once the soil is in place, use a 2 cm diameter wooden stick to poke ventilation holes. These holes should be spaced 10 cm apart, and the depth should be sufficient to reach through the material pile. This ensures proper air circulation and promotes healthy mushroom growth.
Saccharomyces Boulardii
Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii) is a probiotic yeast that is a variety of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (also known as baker’s or brewer’s yeast).1 It has been isolated from lychee and mangosteen fruit.2
The probiotic activity of S. boulardii ranges from improving gut barrier function, eradicating pathogens, producing antimicrobial peptides, stimulating the immune system, and inhibiting inflammation.3 Specifically, S. boulardii is used for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders, including diarrhea symptoms.3
This article discusses the uses, side effects, and precautions of S. boulardii. It also covers what to look for in an S. boulardii supplement.
Dietary supplements are not regulated like drugs in the United States, meaning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve them for safety and effectiveness before products are marketed. Therefore, when possible, choose a supplement that a trusted third party, such as USP, ConsumerLabs, or NSF, has tested.
Saccharomyces boulardii
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