Stump Puffball Apioperdon pyriforme

Stump Puffball

Apioperdon pyriforme

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

Stump Puffball Apioperdon pyriforme Liquid Culture, fast-growing edible puffball mushroom for logs stumps and forest floor cultivation

Apioperdon pyriforme, formerly known as Lycoperdon pyriforme, is commonly called the Stump Puffball. This small to medium-sized edible puffball mushroom is known for growing in dense clusters on decaying hardwood stumps, buried logs, and mossy forest floors. Recognizable by its pear-shaped fruiting body and pale coloration that turns olive-brown with age, it is a favorite among foragers when harvested young with white interior flesh.

This high-quality liquid culture features a clean and vigorous strain of Apioperdon pyriforme ideal for inoculating sterilized grain spawn. Once colonized, the spawn can be used to inoculate hardwood logs, stumps, buried wood debris, or outdoor mushroom beds.

Key features:

• Species: Apioperdon pyriforme, commonly known as Stump Puffball

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood stumps, buried logs, forest floor cultivation, shaded garden beds

• Growth habit: Pear-shaped puffballs that grow in dense clusters, turning brown and releasing spores as they mature

• Culinary value: Edible when young and firm with pure white flesh, great for sautéing or stuffing

Why grow Stump Puffball mushrooms:

• Thrives in shaded forest environments and decomposing wood

• Easy to cultivate with minimal maintenance once established

• Produces dense fruitings in natural outdoor settings

• Great for permaculture systems, forest farming, and educational mushroom gardens

• Edible and enjoyed in wild food cuisine when harvested at the right stage

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Stump Puffball Apioperdon pyriforme liquid culture. Once colonized, transfer the spawn to hardwood stumps, logs, or buried wood in shaded moist environments. Maintain moderate humidity and natural airflow. Fruiting typically occurs in late summer through fall following rain or moisture buildup.

Apioperdon pyriforme Stump Puffball liquid culture is an excellent option for mushroom growers and foragers interested in cultivating edible forest mushrooms that thrive on decomposing wood. Whether you are expanding your edible mushroom garden or restoring woodland biodiversity, this species offers simplicity, beauty, and delicious rewards.

*international orders will not include needle.

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