Agaricaceae
Pavement mushroom: Edible Plant
Agaricus bitorquis
Requires very high substrate and air humidity and an absence of direct sunlight. It grows best on pasteurized organic substrate at a constant temperature of approximately 18-22 degrees Celsius.
Every 3 days
Low light
15° - 25°C
80% - 95%
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What is Pavement mushroom?
Pavement mushroom (Agaricus bitorquis) is a medium-care plant from the Agaricaceae family. Agaricus bitorquis, known as the pavement mushroom, is an edible species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is characterized by an exceptionally firm, fleshy fruiting body and a distinct, double-edged ring on the stem. Frequently found in urban environments, it is capable of pushing through asp...
Pavement mushroom grows up to 15cm, spread of 10cm, watering every 3 days, 15°C – 25°C, 80–95% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Pavement mushroom is safe to keep around pets. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 7 days.
How to Care for Pavement mushroom?
TLDR: Pavement mushroom needs Low light, watering every 3 days, and temperatures between 15-25°C with 80-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Pavement mushroom?
Never allow the substrate to dry out, but avoid creating standing water, which can cause the mycelium to rot.
How Much Light Does Pavement mushroom Need?
These mushrooms do not require light for photosynthesis; they develop best in total darkness or very low light conditions.
What Is the Best Soil for Pavement mushroom?
The substrate must be rich in organic matter and have a slightly alkaline to neutral pH.
What Pot Should You Use for Pavement mushroom?
Plastic containers or wooden crates with drainage holes, filled with mushroom compost.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Pavement mushroom and Where Does It Come From?
Agaricus bitorquis, known as the pavement mushroom, is an edible species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is characterized by an exceptionally firm, fleshy fruiting body and a distinct, double-edged ring on the stem. Frequently found in urban environments, it is capable of pushing through asphalt or compacted soil on sidewalks. It features a white or slightly creamy cap and pale pink gills that darken to chocolate brown as it matures.
How to Propagate Pavement mushroom?
Mycelium inoculation
- Maintain constant moisture in the casing soil using a mister.
- Ensure good ventilation once the first pins appear.
- 1 Substrate preparation
Use pasteurized compost based on horse manure or straw with added gypsum.
- 2 Inoculation
Mix the grain spawn with the substrate under clean conditions to avoid mold contamination.
- 3 Incubation
Maintain a temperature of approximately 24°C in the dark until the white mycelium completely colonizes the substrate.
- 4 Casing
Apply a 3-centimeter layer of moist peat mixed with chalk (casing soil) over the mycelium.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Pavement mushroom Grow?
TLDR: Pavement mushroom can reach up to 15cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
15cm
Spread
10cm
Growth rate
Fast
Plant Uses
Edible
Can be consumed
Culinary Uses
- Sautéing and stewing
- Ingredient in soups and sauces
- Pickling
- Drying
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Meaning & Symbolism
A symbol of strength and determination due to its ability to break through hard urban surfaces.
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