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Shiitake mushrooms are in season in Bhutan from March to May and from September to November. Peak season runs from March to April and from October to November.
In November, shiitake mushrooms are in peak season.
This edible mushroom has a savoury, earthy flavour and a tender texture. Cook it in a pan or add it to soups, rice and noodles.
Bhutan — Northern Hemisphere. In November, the meteorological season is autumn.
No commercial growing on record in Bhutan, but the local climate allows it in gardens and smallholdings.
Peak-season periods per year in Bhutan for shiitake mushrooms: two.