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You are purchasing Calocybe gambosa grain dry mycelium.

This listing is for MYCELIUM ONLY — the vegetative growth stage of the fungus.

✔️ Not a fresh mushroom

✔️ Not a dried mushroom

✔️ Not a food or ready-to-eat product

The mycelium is intended for cultivation and biological growing purposes.

About Calocybe gambosa Mycelium

Calocybe gambosa is a basidiomycete fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae. It is a saprotrophic species, typically growing in nutrient-rich soils in grasslands, meadows, and forest clearings.

The mature mushroom (not included in this sale) is characterized by:

Large, cream to white convex cap

Thick, widely spaced white gills

Stout white stipe

Strong, farinaceous odor

Edible and traditionally collected in Europe as “St. George’s mushroom”

Fruiting occurs in spring

This product contains MYCELIUM ONLY, representing the vegetative stage.

Natural Growing Conditions

In natural ecosystems, Calocybe gambosa mycelium occurs in:

Grasslands, meadows, and woodland clearings

Humus-rich, well-drained soils

Temperate climates

Open, partially shaded areas

Cultivation Context (Mycelium Use)

Calocybe gambosa is saprotrophic and can be cultivated on:

Sterile compost or nutrient-rich soil

Moist, aerated environments

Outdoor beds or controlled cultivation setups

While the species is edible, this product contains only mycelium.

Care & Environmental Considerations

Maintain substrate moisture without waterlogging

Avoid contamination by other fungi or bacteria

Provide good aeration

Minimize soil disturbance after inoculation

Storage Instructions

Store unused mycelium in a sealed container

Keep in a cool, dry place

Refrigeration is acceptable

Protect from freezing and direct sunlight

Summary

✔️ Calocybe gambosa grain dry mycelium

✔️ Saprotrophic fungus of grasslands and meadows

✔️ Produces cream-colored, farinaceous-scented fruiting bodies

✔️ Suitable for outdoor cultivation or research purposes

✔️ Product contains MYCELIUM ONLY