Farmer's Diary
Reishi Classroom
Understanding Ganoderma (Lingzhi)
Q: Is Ganoderma a type of mushroom?
A: Plants rely on sunlight to perform photosynthesis and produce nutrients for growth. Ganoderma, however, does not carry out photosynthesis. Instead, it decomposes the fibers in wood and absorbs the nutrients needed for its growth.
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Lingzhi (Reishi Mushroom)
Fruit Body:
The whole Lingzhi mushroom, including the "cap" and "stipe."
Spores:
The offspring of Lingzhi, similar to plant seeds. After the Lingzhi matures, spores are released from the underside of the cap and dispersed by the wind. Spores have genders, and only when a "male spore" meets a "female spore" can a fruit body be formed.
Mycelium:
The part of Lingzhi that decomposes and absorbs nutrients from wood during its growth, similar to the root system of plants. After the spores combine, white mycelium continuously grows until it has absorbed enough nutrients to nurture the fruit body. -
Deer Antler Lingzhi
This variety is named "Deer Antler Lingzhi" due to its antler-like shape. During the early stages of growth, the apex of the Deer Antler Lingzhi is milky white, known as "Lingzhi hair," which is the period of highest vitality and nutritional content, making it the top-tier, premium form of Lingzhi.
