As the critical period for the cultivation of edible fungi in Hubei province occurs each spring, a provincial expert team has been busy visiting the main production areas to guide the recovery of the industry after recent snow and ice disasters.
Experts offered policy consultations and technical assistance to enterprises and farmers, as well as facilitated local agricultural development. "Hubei is a major province for the edible fungi industry in China, known for its strong production of shiitake mushrooms and as a significant contributor to exports of edible fungi," said Hu Zhengmei, deputy director of the Vegetable Office of Hubei Province.
"After years of development, Hubei has established three major advantageous cultivating regions and cultivated 25 varieties of edible fungi, including shiitake mushrooms, morel mushrooms, and Agaricus bisporus (button mushrooms), with products being exported to 74 countries and regions worldwide."
Suixian County, Suizhou, and Yuan'an County, Yichang, are famous for their high-quality shiitake mushrooms. Edible fungus enterprises are flourishing in these two locales, and mushroom cultivation can be seen in numerous locations.
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