Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus) is a striking and fast-fruiting gourmet mushroom, best known for its tall, cylindrical caps covered in shaggy white scales. Often referred to as “Lawyer’s Wig,” it delivers a mild, slightly earthy flavour and soft texture when harvested young—perfect for delicate sautés, omelets, or creamy pasta dishes.
This 100 mm agar plate is prepared on nutrient-rich media under sterile lab conditions and contains clean, vigorous mycelium. It’s ideal for grain spawn expansion, culture preservation, or establishing low-tech outdoor beds in composted soils—making it an excellent choice for Sri Lankan growers looking for rapid harvests without heavy infrastructure.
What You’ll Receive
- 1 × 100 mm sterile agar plate colonised with Coprinus comatus
- Labeled with strain ID and pour date
- Best viability: 4 weeks under refrigeration at 2–5 °C
Recommended Growing Conditions
- Spawn run: 20–26 °C in low-light conditions
- Fruiting: 16–24 °C, 90–95% humidity, indirect light, and moderate airflow
- Substrate: Pasteurised straw mixed with manure compost or enriched garden soil (8–12 cm depth)
Why Grow Shaggy Mane?
- Very short cultivation cycle—fruiting within 10–14 days after casing
- Unique appearance stands out in markets and restaurant menus
- Can be grown in outdoor beds, garden planters, or small shaded areas
- Excellent choice for growers offering specialty or seasonal varieties
Best Use Cases
- Expand to grain spawn for use in outdoor compost-rich beds or containers
- Harvest unopened young caps for best flavour and shelf stability
- Sell as a gourmet delicacy to chefs, local markets, and health-conscious consumers
- Maintain as part of a diverse culture bank for rapid small-batch crops
This agar plate offers a clean, productive Shaggy Mane culture—perfect for Sri Lankan mushroom growers looking to produce a visually distinctive, fast-yielding gourmet mushroom with minimal setup.
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