Pioppino

 Scientific Name: Agrocybe aegerita

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• Appearance: Medium-sized brown caps with creamy white stems; grows in tall, slender clusters.

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 Flavor Profile: Earthy, nutty, and savory, with a meaty texture when cooked.

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 Growth Conditions:

• Substrate: Prefers hardwood sawdust, supplemented Coco Coir, or straw.

• Temperature:

• Colonization: 68–75°F

• Fruiting: 60–68°F.

• Humidity: 85–90%.

• Fresh Air Exchange (FAE): Moderate; requires 3–4 air exchanges per day.

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 Yield:

• 5 lb substrate block: 1.5–2.5 lbs total.

• Flushes: 2–3

• Per Flush: 0.8–1.2 lbs for the first flush; subsequent flushes taper off.

• 10 lbs substrate in monotub: 4–5 lbs total.

• Flushes: 3–4

• Per Flush: 1.5–2 lbs for the first flush; subsequent flushes taper off.

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 Popularity: Increasingly popular among chefs for its complex flavor.

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 Uses: Culinary (soups, risottos, pastas).

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 Notes: Thrives in cooler fruiting conditions; avoid overwatering during pinning.