Blewit Mushroom Lepista nuda

Blewit Mushroom

Collybia nuda, Lepista nuda, Murasaki shimeji

10 cc/ml liquid fungi mycology culture syringe with a sterile needle.

Blewit Mushroom Lepista nuda, edible cold-weather mushroom for home growing, culinary use, and forest gardens

Lepista nuda, commonly known as the blewit mushroom, is a highly regarded edible mushroom with beautiful lilac to violet coloring and a rich, earthy flavor. This cold-tolerant species is native to temperate forests and grassy areas and is widely appreciated by foragers, chefs, and mushroom growers. It is often found in the fall after the first frost and is known for its strong resistance to cool temperatures, making it an excellent choice for late-season mushroom production.

Blewit mushrooms produce dense, dome-shaped caps that range in color from pale purple to lavender, along with thick white stems and soft, creamy gills. They are well-suited for cultivation on compost, leaf litter, hardwood chips, and straw-based substrates. Blewits are delicious when sautéed, roasted, or added to pastas, stews, and other savory dishes.

Key features:

• Species: Lepista nuda, commonly called blewit mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Compost beds, leaf mulch, straw, wood chips, garden borders, and cool-weather cultivation

• Growth conditions: Thrives in cool temperatures, moderate humidity, and shaded environments

• Culinary value: Edible mushroom with rich, savory flavor and unique purple coloring

Why grow blewit mushrooms:

• Beautiful purple edible mushroom with high culinary value

• Cold-tolerant species that fruits in late fall or early winter

• Grows well outdoors in naturalized garden beds, compost piles, or shaded woodland settings

• Great for forest gardens, permaculture systems, and mushroom landscaping

• Can be used to make plug spawn for log inoculation or outdoor bed expansion

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with blewit mushroom liquid culture. Once fully colonized, the grain can be used to inoculate prepared compost beds, straw piles, or hardwood chips. You can also transfer colonized grain to sterilized hardwood dowels to create plug spawn for log inoculation. Maintain a moist and shaded area for best results. Fruiting often occurs in the fall after a temperature drop and can continue into early winter depending on climate.

Lepista nuda blewit mushroom is an ideal choice for mushroom growers looking to expand into seasonal, cold-weather species. With its stunning appearance, delicious flavor, and ease of cultivation in outdoor environments, this mushroom is perfect for home gardens, edible landscaping, and small-scale gourmet production.

*instructions are not included, please thoroughly research growing conditions and techniques.