Cultivation of Oyster Mushrooms on a Substrate Mixed with Herbal Medicine Sludge and Peanut Shells

Abstract

More specifically, the present invention is a method of cultivating oyster mushrooms by avoiding single-log cultivation using logs, which requires a long cultivation period, and by creating a substrate by mixing a medicinal herb (kudzu) slurry and peeled peanut shells after sterilization, without using substrates such as bottles or bags. The advantages include: First, it allows the use of discarded medicinal herbs and kudzu slurry, as well as agricultural by-products. Second, it allows the use of discarded containers such as Styrofoam boxes. Third, it can shorten the cultivation period compared to single-log cultivation using logs. Fourth, it has the advantage of allowing people of all ages to easily cultivate mushrooms in spaces such as apartments or homes using a substrate they made themselves, while fully enjoying the pleasure of manual labor.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method of cultivating oyster mushrooms by mixing the residue remaining after boiling and squeezing medicinal herbs with boiled (sterilized) peanut shells.

[0002] Although it is cumbersome to sterilize peanut shells, the purpose is to cultivate oyster mushrooms by inoculating and culturing mushroom spawn in a substrate made by mixing sterilized peanut shells with the leftover herbal medicine residue from boiling and squeezing at a health food store or herbal medicine shop.

[0003] In particular, the present invention is a method of cultivating oyster mushrooms at an appropriate growth temperature by inoculating oyster mushroom spawn into a medium mixed with sterilized peanut shells (about 60%) and leftover herbal medicine sludge (40%), and fermenting / propagating the medium at an appropriate temperature. Background Technology

[0004] The present invention is to cultivate oyster mushrooms in styrofoam boxes or various discarded containers using boiled peanut shells, which are by-products of agricultural products, and sludge left over from squeezing out ingredients from health food stores or herbal medicine shops.

[0005] Most oyster mushroom cultivation methods currently in use involve growing them in substrates manufactured by companies, which consist of sawdust mixed with rice bran, etc.

[0006] There was an economic burden and inconvenience when attempting to cultivate it at a general household or on a small scale.

[0007] Although sterilizing peanut shells, which are a byproduct, is cumbersome, this method allows for easy cultivation at home or on a small scale by utilizing discarded herbal residues.

[0008] The current cultivation method relies on culture media sold by spawn companies.

[0009] In particular, the present invention is a method of cultivating mushrooms by inoculating and culturing oyster mushroom spawn in a medium in which medicinal herb sludge remaining after squeezing sterilized peanut shells is mixed in an appropriate ratio. The problem to be solved

[0010] [Description of the Invention]

[0011] As described above, this invention was filed to introduce a method that did not exist in the past and to solve problems, and the purpose of this invention is

[0012] First, it is to boil the peanut shells in a cauldron or sterilize them using an autoclave.

[0013] Second, it involves collecting and utilizing the residue (sludge) left over from squeezing at health food stores or herbal pharmacies.

[0014] Third, it is to mix boiled peanut shells and medicinal herbs in an appropriate ratio.

[0015] Fourth, inoculating the mixed materials with oyster mushroom spawn into discarded styrofoam boxes or other containers.

[0016] Fifth. The cultured medium is grown in a shaded area without sunlight, while adjusting growth conditions such as temperature, humidity (moisture), and oxygen.

[0017] The cultivation method currently relied upon involves growing most mushrooms by cultivating spawn on a substrate made of sawdust.

[0018] By improving this method and utilizing peanut shell byproducts and discarded herbal sludge, it has the advantage of being economical and easy to cultivate in ordinary households.

[0019] [Task to be solved]

[0020] 1. Sterilizing peanut shells

[0021] 2. Cooling boiled ingredients

[0022] 3. Making a culture medium by layering peanut shells and medicinal herb sludge in a Styrofoam box while mixing in the starter culture.

[0023] 4. Culturing the spawn inoculated into the culture medium

[0024] 5. Cultivating Mushrooms by Matching Growth Conditions means of solving the problem

[0025] First, as a process of sterilizing peanut shells

[0026] 1. Sterilizing peanut shells

[0027] Peanut shells can be sterilized by boiling them using an autoclave or a cauldron.

[0028] 1) Sterilize using an autoclave

[0029] Sterilize at 100 degrees for 60-90 minutes

[0030] 2) Sterilize by boiling in a cauldron

[0031] Sterilize by boiling at 100 degrees for 60-90 minutes

[0032] Second. The process of cooling the sterilized peanut shells.

[0033] 2. Cooling sterilized materials

[0034] Cool in a clean, cool place away from sunlight to prevent contamination

[0035] Third. Making a culture medium by layering peanut shells and medicinal herb sludge in a Styrofoam box while mixing in the starter culture.

[0036] 3. Mix the ingredients to make the culture medium

[0037] 1) Place 2-3 cm of sterilized peanut shells in a Styrofoam box and sprinkle with spawn.

[0038] 2) Add 1.0-1.5 cm of the remaining herbal sludge on top and sprinkle the spawn.

[0039] After repeating the above method 2-3 times, sprinkle water and stomp on it firmly.

[0040] The moisture content of the medium should be about 60%.

[0041] The ideal amount is when one or two drops fall out when you squeeze the culture medium with your hand.

[0042] Fourth, the process of culturing the spawn inoculated into the culture medium.

[0043] 4. Culture in the medium

[0044] If the appropriate temperature and humidity are maintained, cultivation takes about 20-30 days (a small amount of oxygen is also needed).

[0045] 1) In a dark and shady place

[0046] 2) The temperature should be around 20 degrees; if the temperature exceeds 27 degrees during cultivation, there is a risk of mold infestation.

[0047] 3) Cover the culture medium box with a thermal blanket and incubate in a dark place.

[0048] Fifth. Growing mushrooms by matching growth conditions

[0049] 1. The optimal growing temperature is around 15–20 degrees Celsius.

[0050] 2. Humidity is about 85-90% Effects of the invention

[0051] First, oyster mushrooms cultivated on a substrate mixed with sterilized peanut shells and medicinal herb sludge have larger caps and stems than those grown in bottles or bags.

[0052] Second, it has a slight herbal medicine smell and a chewy texture.

[0053] Third, medicinal herb sludge and by-products of discarded agricultural products can be utilized.

[0054] In particular, you can taste mushrooms with a distinctive aroma cultivated on poplar logs or harvested from nature. They are rich in nutrients and have the unique scent and taste of herbal medicine. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0055] The specific details for implementing the present invention are as described in the means for solving the problem and the attached photographs.

[0056] Photo 1. Process of sterilizing peanut shells

[0057] 1) Boiling in a cauldron

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[0059] Photo 2. Cooling process of sterilized peanut shells

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[0061] Photo 3. Badge making process

[0062] Put into the Styrofoam box

[0063] 1) Add peanut shells and herbal medicine residue, then add the starter culture.

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[0065] 2) Add kudzu residue and inoculate with spawn

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[0067] 3) Cultured medium

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Claims

Claim 1 1. A method of cultivating oyster mushrooms by incubating spawn in a medium mixed with sterilized peanut shells and medicinal herb sludge.

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