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When are shiitake mushrooms in season in China?

Shiitake mushrooms are in season in China from February to May and from September to December. Peak season runs from March to May and from October to November.

Are shiitake mushrooms in season now in China?

In November, shiitake mushrooms are in peak season.

Order:
Agaricales
Family:
Omphalotaceae
Genus:
Lentinula
Scientific name:
Lentinula edodes

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.

JanuaryJanFebruary — Partial / shoulder seasonFebMarch — Peak seasonMarApril — Peak seasonAprMay — Peak seasonMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Partial / shoulder seasonDec🍄✓

Country season

China — Northern Hemisphere. In November, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially at national scale in China, one of the world's leading producers.

Major production

Seasonal calendar for shiitake mushrooms in China

Peak-season periods per year in China for shiitake mushrooms: two.

In season

MarchAprilMayOctoberNovember

Partially in season

FebruarySeptemberDecember

Out of season

JanuaryJuneJulyAugust
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season