Black poplar mushroom is cultivated on stumps and logs inoculated either with plug spawn or grain spawn. Poplar, willow and maple tree wood is appropriate for growing the mushroom, while coniferous wood is not recommended.
It is very appreciated edible mushroom because of its remarkable aroma and a crunchy texture as well as due to numerous medicinal properties attributed to the mushroom.
Growth parameters for black poplar mushroom (Agrocybe aegerita) cultivation
Substrate colonization | |
Temperature | Optimal 21-27°C, slower colonization at lower temperatures |
Light | Not required |
Duration | 6-12 months, depending on the temperature and wood species |
Primordia formation | |
Temperature | 10-16°C |
Humidity | 95-100% |
Duration | 7-14 days |
Light | Some light required |
Mushroom formation | |
Temperature | 13-18°C, depending on the strain |
Humidity | 90-95% |
Duration | 4-6 days |
Light | Some light required |