Common Name(s)
Black poplar mushroom, velvet pioppino, Yanagi-matsutake
Preferred Substrates
hardwood sawdust, oak chips, and wheat straw
Environmental Conditions
Spawn Run: 75-80
Pinning Initiation: 68-72
Fruitbody Development: 60-70
Difficulty
Easy
Notes
Cyclocybe aegerita is a fast-growing mushroom that can produce fruiting bodies within a few weeks of inoculation. The fruiting bodies of Cyclocybe aegerita are dark brown to black in color, and have a velvety texture on the cap and stem. Growing Cyclocybe aegerita at home is a great option for novice growers or those looking for a low-maintenance mushroom to cultivate