Chestnut mushroom Pholiota adiposa

Chestnut mushroom

Pholiota adiposa

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

Chestnut Mushroom Pholiota adiposa, gourmet cluster-forming mushroom for indoor and outdoor cultivation

Pholiota adiposa, commonly known as the chestnut mushroom, is a beautiful and flavorful gourmet mushroom that grows in tightly packed clusters with striking orange-brown caps and white stems. Known for its rich, nutty flavor and crisp texture, this species is a favorite among chefs and mushroom growers alike. It is an excellent choice for commercial production, home cultivation, and farmers market sales.

Chestnut mushrooms grow well on sterilized hardwood sawdust, supplemented blocks, or logs, and thrive in moderate temperatures with high humidity. They are visually appealing, with scaly caps that make them stand out among other cultivated mushrooms, and they retain their texture well when cooked.

Key features:

• Species: Pholiota adiposa, commonly called chestnut mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust blocks, grow bags, indoor cultivation, plug spawn production, log inoculation

• Growth habit: Grows in dense clusters with golden to chestnut-colored scaly caps

• Culinary value: Edible with excellent flavor and a firm, meaty texture

Why grow chestnut mushrooms:

• Gourmet mushroom with high culinary demand and visual appeal

• Produces multiple flushes under proper growing conditions

• Great for beginners and experienced mushroom growers

• Can be used to make plug spawn by transferring colonized grain to hardwood dowels

• Suitable for indoor fruiting or outdoor log cultivation in shaded areas

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with chestnut mushroom liquid culture. Once the grain is fully colonized, it can be used to inoculate supplemented sawdust blocks or to produce plug spawn by transferring to sterilized hardwood dowels. Plugged logs should be placed in a humid, shaded outdoor environment. Fruiting typically begins in a few months and can continue for multiple flushes over the season.

Pholiota adiposa chestnut mushroom is a top choice for growers looking to cultivate a gourmet mushroom that offers both beauty and flavor. Whether you are producing for personal use or small-scale commercial sales, this species adds value to any mushroom growing setup.

*international orders will not include needle.

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