Pioppino Mushroom – Ready-to-Fruit Block (Agrocybe aegerita)

Product detailed description

Grow this European gourmet favorite right in your home or farm setup. Agrocybe aegerita (Pioppino or Black Poplar) produces beautiful brown caps on long ivory stems. The texture is firm and nutty, and the flavor is deeply earthy, making it a fantastic alternative to cremini or shiitake.

✅ Strong shelf life & dense texture
✅ Highly productive under controlled conditions
✅ Perfect for chefs, market growers & gourmet home use

How to Fruit:

1. Cut an “X” in the side of the bag or remove the top

2. Mist daily or maintain high humidity

3. Watch clusters form at the base and grow upward

Fruiting Conditions:

• Temperature: 18–25°C (54–77°F)

• Humidity: 85–90% RH

• CO₂: <1000 ppm

• Light: 800–1200 lux, 12 hrs/day

• Air Exchange: 3–5x/day

Tips for Best Results:

• Prefers cool, stable conditions – fruit in spring/fall or in a cool indoor space

• Pinning often starts at the bottom of the block – side fruiting works best or wrap in black plastic and fruit from the top

• Harvest when caps are still round and firm — don’t let them flatten

What’s Inside:

• 1x Fully colonized Pioppino block (~4 kg)

• Packed in a breathable filter patch bag

Expected Yield: 700–1200g over 3–4 flushes
Storage: Use fresh or refrigerate up to 2 weeks