Pioppino Grain Spawn – Cool-Climate Gourmet Strain (1.7 kg / 3L)

Product detailed description

Our Agrocybe aegerita grain spawn is made from a highly productive strain ideal for growers seeking culinary excellence. Fast colonization, strong pinning, and a firm, meaty mushroom make Pioppino a fantastic choice for cooler climate growing.

✅ Excellent on sawdust, straw, or enriched blocks
✅ Great for indoor bags, greenhouses, or shaded outdoor setups
✅ Rich, European-style gourmet mushroom

Recommended Substrates:

• 70–80% hardwood sawdust

• 10–20% bran or wheat middlings

• 1–2% gypsum (optional)

• Pasteurized straw mixes also work well

• Moisture: 60–65%

Spawn Rate:

• 1:10 standard

• 1:5 for faster colonization

Colonization Conditions:

• Temperature: 22–24°C

• Time: 10–14 days

• Light: Not required

• Humidity: ~70%

• Rest 3–5 days after full colonization before fruiting

Fruiting Conditions: See block section above

Tips for Best Results:

• Great candidate for bottom-fruiting blocks

• Slight chilling (5–10°C drop) can help trigger pinning

• Can be grown outdoors in spring/autumn in shady, moist spots

Storage: Keep refrigerated at 2–4°C. Use within 6 weeks