The fukurotake (Volvariella volvacea) is a mushroom cultivated in the
tropical region of Southeast Asia. This mushroom can be easily cultiva
ted on rice straw in a simple vinyl greenhouse during the hot seasons.
Volvariella volvacea is very delicious and has an unusual flavor. It
is mainly used in Chinese cooking. Volvariella volvacea is sensitive t
o its environment. No growth of fruiting bodies is found under 25 degr
ees C. The suitable season for growing fukurotake is from May to Septe
mber in warm areas, and from June to August in cool areas of Japan. Be
cause this mushroom likes sunlight, fruiting bodies develop well in br
ight sunlight.