The resin of softwoods will oftentimes inhibit the growth of the shiitake mushroom making it impractical as a growing substrate.
In 2012, the growing deer population began to greatly affect the shiitake mushroom farming industry.
The fungus has been noted to fruit readily on logs used for the cultivation of the shiitake mushroom.
In summer, sukhoe is made with fish, abalone, cucumber, and shiitake mushroom.
The wood does not resist water, so it is not considered good timber, but it is used for growing shiitake mushrooms.
Its industry is forestry and farming, and its local products include shiitake mushrooms, tea, and miso.
The practice involves cultivating non-timber forest products or niche crops, some of which, such as ginseng or shiitake mushrooms, can have high market value.
The ingredients and thickening agents vary widely per town and region, but yams, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, konjac, and fried tofu are often used.
