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Blue Shimeji

Hypsizygus tessellatus

Blue Shimeji mushrooms

Advanced growing conditions

Flush target 17°C · 88% · 700 ppm CO₂

Published pinning and fruiting conditions for Blue Shimeji
StageTemperatureHumidityCO₂
Pinning14–20°C83–93%700 ppm
Fruiting14–20°C83–93%700 ppm
Flush target
17°C · 88% · 700 ppm CO₂

Blue Shimeji (Hypsizygus tessellatus) is a rewarding variety to grow in your Flush. Marbled blue-grey caps with a sweet, shellfish-like bite.

What to expect

A steady climate and a little patience will give Blue Shimeji the best chance to fruit evenly. Check your block regularly as pins form and the first flush develops.

Growing in your Flush

In Basic mode, choose the Blue Shimeji preset. In Advanced mode, use 17°C, 88% humidity and around 700 ppm CO₂ as your Flush target.

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