Almond Portabella Sawdust Spawn - (A. blazei - A. braziliensis) - 5lbs

Have composted livestock manure or can get it? Try cultivating Almond Portabella (A. blazei - A. braziliensis)! This highly medicinal and choice edible relative of the regular Portabella is easier to grow at home than its store-bought cousins. This species is now making its way to local markets from small growers wishing to diversify their farms. It can also be grown on a small scale, preferring manure-rich composted straw media in outdoor beds or indoors in buckets and trays. The mushroom bruises a beautiful yellow, with a strong flavor of almonds and a reported immune-boosting activity makes this worth growing at home or commercially! Cold sensitive, it should only be grown during warmer months or in tropical climates year-round. Try sautéing this mushroom in oil, sliced and pairing it with tenderloin. The young buttons can also be stuffed with a mixture of crabmeat and breading, brushed with oil, and baked or grilled.

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Edibility and Taste: Meaty and has the strong aroma and flavor of almond extract.
Grows On: Composted livestock manure mixed with cereal straw(optional). Also can naturalize in your home kitchen compost pile.
Fruiting Temps: Prefers 70-90F and produces two rapid flushes starting around 60 days.
Availability: April-September (cold climates) Year-round (By special request to warm regions)