Giant Puffball Mushroom Calvatia gigantea

Giant Puffball Mushroom

Calvatia gigantea

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

Giant Puffball Mushroom Calvatia gigantea Liquid Culture, large edible field mushroom for outdoor cultivation and seasonal harvest

Calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the giant puffball mushroom, is one of the most impressive and recognizable wild mushrooms in the world. Known for its massive size, smooth white surface, and soft interior when young, this mushroom can reach the size of a soccer ball or larger under the right conditions. It typically fruits in grassy fields, meadows, and open woodlands during the late summer and fall.

With this premium liquid mushroom culture, cultivators can attempt to grow giant puffball mushrooms in nutrient-rich outdoor environments. Though not traditionally grown on logs or wood, Calvatia gigantea thrives in well-drained soils with organic matter and partial shade. It is a unique addition to forest edge gardens, mushroom meadows, and experimental edible mushroom plots.

Key features:

• Species: Calvatia gigantea, commonly known as giant puffball mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Outdoor field cultivation, garden beds, compost-enriched soil, and grassy landscapes

• Growth habit: Produces large, round, white mushrooms directly from the ground

• Seasonality: Fruits in late summer to early fall, often after rainfall and temperature drops

Why grow Calvatia gigantea:

• Produces one of the largest fruiting bodies of any mushroom species

• Highly recognizable and unique among edible wild mushrooms

• Grows in open spaces, making it perfect for backyard gardens and pasture margins

• Excellent for mushroom photography, education, and gourmet seasonal harvesting

• Adds biodiversity and novelty to any mushroom cultivation collection

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with giant puffball mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, mix the grain spawn into well-drained soil rich in compost or aged manure. Select a partially shaded outdoor area such as a garden edge, grassy field, or under deciduous trees. Maintain consistent moisture through natural rainfall or gentle watering. Fruiting may occur after colonization is established and environmental conditions are favorable.

Calvatia gigantea giant puffball mushroom liquid culture is ideal for outdoor mushroom growers, educators, naturalists, and culinary enthusiasts looking to cultivate a truly one-of-a-kind edible species. Whether grown for personal harvest, ecological interest, or visual impact, this mushroom brings size, flavor, and fascination to your cultivation space.

*international orders will not include needle.

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