Almond Mushroom (Agaricus subrufescens) – Early-Stage Petri Plate

🍄 Premium Almond Mushroom Mycelium Culture

Agaricus subrufescens, known as the Almond Mushroom or Almond Portobello, is a prized gourmet species celebrated for its distinctive sweet almond aroma and rich, nutty flavour profile. Native to the Atlantic forests of Brazil, this warm-climate species has been cultivated commercially since the 1970s and remains a favourite among gourmet mushroom growers and culinary enthusiasts. This early-stage Petri plate offers you living, vigorous mycelium ready to expand into your own cultivation projects.

🔬 What You Get

One 90mm Petri dish containing Agaricus subrufescens mycelium in early colonization phase. The culture is actively growing across high-quality agar medium, showing healthy white mycelial growth with excellent vitality. Shipped sealed and ready to work with upon arrival.

✨ Highlights

• Living mycelium culture of authentic Agaricus subrufescens genetics
• Early colonization stage – ideal for expansion, transfer, or grain inoculation
• Grown on premium agar medium under strict sterile laboratory conditions
• Vigorous, contamination-free culture with strong growth characteristics
• Perfect for gourmet mushroom cultivation, mycology hobbyists, and culture collectors
• Distinctive almond aroma makes this species a culinary treasure

🧪 How to Use & Storage

Store your Petri plate in a cool, dark place (4–8°C ideal) until ready to use. For best results, work in a clean environment or laminar flow hood when transferring mycelium to fresh agar, liquid culture, or sterilized grain. This early-stage culture can be expanded onto additional plates, used to inoculate grain spawn, or maintained as a master culture. Agaricus subrufescens thrives in warm conditions (24–28°C) and prefers substrates rich in composted materials. Use within 4–6 weeks for optimal vitality.

📦 Packaging & Dispatch

Every Petri plate is carefully sealed and packaged with protective padding to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. Dispatched promptly from our Italian laboratory with tracking.

🌟 Start Your Almond Mushroom Journey

Bring the sweet, nutty aroma of Agaricus subrufescens into your cultivation space. Add to cart now and experience one of the world's most aromatic gourmet species.