Pioppino Mushroom Grow Kit (Agrocybe aegerita)

The Pioppino Mushroom Grow Kit lets you cultivate one of the most prized gourmet mushrooms—also known as Swordbelt mushrooms—right from your home. Known scientifically as Agrocybe aegerita, Pioppino mushrooms offer a rich, nutty flavour and firm, velvety texture, making them perfect for Italian cuisine, stir-fries, and slow-cooked dishes. This advanced kit is ideal for confident home growers looking to produce something truly special.

✅ Gourmet Quality – bold flavour and satisfying texture
✅ Extra-Large Grow Block – each kit includes a 2.3 kg block for generous yields and repeat harvests.
✅ Multiple Harvests – enjoy several flushes from a single kit with proper care.
✅ Effortless Home Growing – just mist and watch them flourish
✅ Eco-Friendly & Productive – enjoy multiple flushes from one kit
✅ Perfect for Hobby Growers, Foodies & Culinary Creatives

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

To get the best results from your Swordbelt mushrooms:

• Temperature: 13–22°C

• Humidity: Mist 2× daily to maintain surface moisture

• Light: Bright, indirect light (no direct sunlight)

• Airflow: Gentle airflow helps the mushrooms form healthy caps and stems

You’ll see mushroom “pins” within 7–14 days, which rapidly grow into beautiful Pioppino clusters ready to harvest.

📦 What’s Inside the Kit

• Fully colonised Pioppino (Swordbelt) mushroom grow block

• Spray bottle included

• Easy step-by-step instructions

• Growing support from Mushroom Culture

💡 Ideal For

• Passionate mushroom hobbyists

• Culinary explorers and home chefs

• Sustainable living & DIY growers

• Unique, hands-on gifts for mushroom lovers