With the development of edible mushroom cultivation techniques, cultivation methods are getting various. Recently, Hericium erinaceum is cultivated in natural karst caves.
Based on the pleasant weather and natural scenery, Zhongliang is considered as the “natural oxygen bar” in Chongqing. There is a natural karst cave which covers over 600 square meters. In 2014, a farmer from this country invested one million in karst cave for building the first large-scale “microenterprise” of Hericium erinaceum. In peak period, the daily sales volume is 200 kg. According to different standards, Hericium erinaceum is sold for 60 to 120 CNY.