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Black Poplar Liquid Culture
Volume tiers 1-2 @ $10 · 3-4 @ $8 · 5-9 @ $7 · 10-19 @ $6 · 20+ @ $5
Lab-testedA prized, firm-textured gourmet mushroom featuring deep, woodsy, and peppery notes.
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At a Glance
- Category
- Liquid Cultures
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Substrate
- HWFP
- Fruiting temp
- 55–65°F
- Unit size
- 10cc syringe
Fruiting temperature
55–65°F
40°F90°F
Preferred fruiting temperature 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
Black Poplar (Agrocybe aegerita)
The Culture: Drawn from our proprietary liquid culture, this robust Black Poplar strain is closely related to the Pioppino but bred for darker caps and a uniquely peppery bite.
The Profile: A phenomenal culinary mushroom that forms tight clusters of dark, chocolate-brown caps. It possesses a snappy, crisp texture that holds up perfectly to high-heat cooking. The flavor is intense, woodsy, and slightly peppery, making it a favorite for roasting, incorporating into rich pork dishes, or tossing into heavy cream sauces.
History & Benefits: With agricultural roots dating back to the Roman Empire, it has been a staple of Mediterranean cuisine for centuries. It is highly valued in functional nutrition for its impressive profile of essential amino acids, dietary fiber, and naturally occurring anti-inflammatory compounds.
Fruiting Conditions: Thrives on supplemented hardwood sawdust (HWFP). Enjoys cooler fruiting temperatures between 55°F – 65°F. Requires high humidity (90%+) and excellent fresh air exchange to prevent the clusters from stalling.
- Substrate
- HWFP
- Fruiting temp
- 55–65°F
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Category
- Liquid Cultures
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Substrate
- HWFP
- Fruiting temp
- 55–65°F
- Unit size
- 10cc syringe
- Price
- From $10.00
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