Pioppino Agar Plate (Agrocybe aegerita)

Agrocybe aegerita, commonly known as Pioppino or Black Poplar mushroom, is a premium gourmet variety prized for its firm white stems, rich brown caps, and deep, nutty flavour. Its meaty texture makes it perfect for sautéing, grilling, and stir-frying—earning a top spot in many restaurant kitchens and specialty food markets.

This 100 mm agar plate is grown under sterile lab conditions on nutrient-rich media and is free from contaminants and sectoring. Whether you’re producing grain spawn, creating a master culture library, or trialing high-value blocks for your farm, this plate provides a clean and vigorous starting point.

What You’ll Receive

• 1 × 100 mm sterile agar plate colonised with Agrocybe aegerita
• Strain ID and pour date clearly labelled
• Best used within 4 weeks when stored at 2–5 °C

Recommended Growing Conditions

• Spawn run: 24–26 °C, moderate humidity, minimal light
• Fruiting: 15–22 °C, 90–95% humidity, high fresh-air exchange, 500–800 lux
• Substrate: Sterilised hardwood sawdust (rubber, mango, or mahogany), enriched with 5–10% bran or supplements. Also suitable for log inoculation or mixed substrate blocks.

Why Cultivate Pioppino?

• Nutty, umami-rich flavour stands out in gourmet cooking
• Firm, crunchy stems and long shelf life enhance post-harvest value
• Fruits in dense clusters—high yield per block
• Well-suited to shaded Sri Lankan grow setups without heavy climate control

Ideal Use Cases

• Expand to grain spawn and inoculate hardwood blocks or logs
• Target farm-to-table restaurants, gourmet retailers, or CSA deliveries
• Add diversity to your existing mushroom line-up beyond oyster and button types
• Preserve in culture banks for commercial trials or breeding programs

This agar plate delivers a rare, market-ready gourmet strain that grows well in Sri Lanka’s natural conditions and opens up opportunities in the high-value mushroom segment. Pioppino is perfect for growers who want to elevate both flavour and profit.