Strophariaceae
Common Fieldcap: Edible Plant
Agrocybe pediades
Requires an environment with constant high humidity and a substrate rich in decomposed organic matter to fruit successfully.
Every 2 days
Low light
12° - 28°C
70% - 95%
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What is Common Fieldcap?
Common Fieldcap (Agrocybe pediades) is a medium-care plant from the Strophariaceae family. Agrocybe pediades is a small, cosmopolitan saprophytic fungus that frequently grows in nutrient-rich soils, such as lawns, gardens, and pastures. It is characterized by its initially hemispherical cap that flattens with age, displaying a yellowish-ochre or cinnamon color. It is an essential organism...
Common Fieldcap grows up to 10cm, spread of 5cm, watering every 2 days, 12°C – 28°C, 70–95% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Common Fieldcap is safe to keep around pets. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 7 days.
How to Care for Common Fieldcap?
TLDR: Common Fieldcap needs Low light, watering every 2 days, and temperatures between 12-28°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Common Fieldcap?
Use daily misting to keep the substrate surface moist without allowing it to become waterlogged.
How Much Light Does Common Fieldcap Need?
It does not require light to grow, but very dim indirect light helps orient the formation of the caps.
What Is the Best Soil for Common Fieldcap?
The substrate should be rich in nitrogen and organic matter, similar to well-decomposed garden compost.
What Pot Should You Use for Common Fieldcap?
Wide, shallow growing trays with a lid to retain ambient humidity.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Common Fieldcap and Where Does It Come From?
Agrocybe pediades is a small, cosmopolitan saprophytic fungus that frequently grows in nutrient-rich soils, such as lawns, gardens, and pastures. It is characterized by its initially hemispherical cap that flattens with age, displaying a yellowish-ochre or cinnamon color. It is an essential organism for the decomposition of organic matter and nutrient recycling in the soil. Although edible, its small size and the potential for confusion with similar toxic species require caution.
How to Propagate Common Fieldcap?
Spore propagation
- Maintain absolute sterility to prevent the growth of competing molds.
- Ensure the substrate does not dry out during incubation.
- 1 Obtaining spores
Place a mature cap on paper or glass to collect a spore print.
- 2 Substrate preparation
Sterilize a mixture of straw, compost, and moist plant debris.
- 3 Inoculation
Scatter the spores over the substrate and keep in a dark, warm place until mycelium appears.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Common Fieldcap Grow?
TLDR: Common Fieldcap can reach up to 10cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
10cm
Spread
5cm
Growth rate
Fast
Plant Uses
Edible
Can be consumed
Culinary Uses
- Consumption in mixed mushroom stews
- Mild flavoring for broths
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents the transformation of organic matter and the hidden fertility of the earth.
Compare with similar plants
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Fieldcap | Medium | Low light | 2d | ⚠️ |
| Azalea | Medium | Partial shade | 3d | ⚠️ |
| Muriel's Bamboo | Medium | Partial shade | 3d | ✓ |
| Bougainvillea | Medium | Direct sun | 7d | ⚠️ |
