Spore Genetics Pioppino Liquid Culture Syringe

The Spore Genetics Pioppino Liquid Culture Syringe is an excellent choice for cultivating the delectable Agrocybe aegerita, commonly known as the Black Poplar or Pioppino mushroom. This versatile edible mushroom is distinguished by its dark brown to black cap and white gills underneath. The long, often slightly curved white stem complements the mushroom's rich, nutty flavor and meaty texture, making it a popular choice among gourmet chefs and home cooks.

This syringe contains a live, isolated biological sample that has been meticulously nurtured, tested, and expanded at Spore Genetics to ensure it is 100% contaminate-free. The culture syringe includes a high-output isolated sub-strain, optimized for maximum yield and reduced incubation time. Each purchase comes with a sterile, individually packaged hypodermic needle for convenient substrate injection.

Pioppino mushrooms thrive on various substrates, including sterilized hardwood logs, supplemented sawdust blocks, pasteurized straw, and other cellulose products. For those looking to explore different growth mediums, petri dishes with malt extract agar and dextrose agar, along with spawn options such as rye berries, millet, oats, and corn are great options.

This species requires very cold temperatures for fruiting, with an incubation temperature of 70°F - 80°F over 8-12 days, followed by fruiting at 45°F - 60°F with humidity levels of 85% - 93%. Known for its need for cold conditions, the Pioppino mushroom has a pinning time of 4-10 days and a total fruiting time of 14-18 days. This mushroom is a rewarding choice for those who can provide the necessary colder environment, resulting in a bountiful harvest of these flavorful fungi.