Pholiota adiposa, commonly called the Chestnut mushroom, is a rare gourmet species loved for its nutty aroma, firm texture, and deep golden-brown caps. It grows in attractive clusters that hold up well during harvest and transport—making it a standout in both appearance and flavour compared to more common varieties like oysters.
This culture is cultivated on nutrient-rich agar and produced in a sterile lab environment. It’s suitable for grain spawn expansion, master culture preservation, or direct use in sawdust block production.
What You’ll Receive
- 1 × 100 mm sterile agar plate colonised with Pholiota adiposa
- Clearly labelled with strain ID and pour date
- Contamination-free and freshly sealed; best used within 4 weeks (store at 2–5 °C)
Growing Conditions
- Spawn run: 22–26 °C, 60–70% humidity
- Fruiting: 18–24 °C, 90–95% humidity, with strong fresh-air exchange and moderate light (500–800 lux)
- Substrate: Sterilised hardwood sawdust or sawdust-straw mix with 5–10% bran
Why Cultivate Chestnut Mushrooms?
- Forms beautiful, dense clusters with a unique chestnut hue
- Crunchy and nutty—excellent in stir-fries, soups, and sautés
- Longer shelf life than most oyster mushrooms
- Performs well in Sri Lanka’s tropical conditions with shaded airflow
Best Use Cases
- Expand into grain spawn and inoculate sawdust blocks or bags
- Maintain as a rare master culture for premium product lines
- Supply gourmet mushrooms to restaurants, organic markets, and retailers
- Research nutritional and medicinal properties for value-added products
This agar plate offers a clean, high-performing culture that allows Sri Lankan growers to diversify their harvests with a gourmet mushroom that’s both visually stunning and culinarily unique. A perfect upgrade for farms ready to move beyond oyster varieties.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.