(Agaricus blazei = Agaricus brasiliensis)

The gourmet mushroom that smells like almond cookies.

Almond Portabella is one of the most exciting mushrooms you can grow at home. A close relative of the common Portabella, this warm-weather species produces large, meaty mushrooms with a remarkable almond aroma that fills the garden and kitchen.

Widely cultivated in Brazil and valued around the world for both its culinary and medicinal properties, Almond Portabella is easier for home growers than many other Agaricus species and rewards patience with abundant harvests of delicious mushrooms.

If you have access to composted manure, you're already halfway there.

🌱 Why You'll Love It

🌰 Incredible almond aroma and flavor

🍄 Large, meaty gourmet mushrooms

💪 Widely researched medicinal species

🌿 Excellent for compost-based cultivation

☀️ Thrives during warm weather when many mushrooms struggle

Why Grow Almond Portabella?

Almond Portabella combines gourmet flavor and medicinal interest into one mushroom.

Growers love it for:

🌰 Unique Flavor

A rich aroma reminiscent of almond extract and marzipan.

🍽️ Gourmet Quality

Firm texture and large caps perfect for grilling, roasting, and stuffing.

💪 Medicinal Interest

One of the most studied Agaricus species for wellness applications.

🌿 Easy Outdoor Cultivation

Excellent for compost beds, garden beds, and manure-rich substrates.

🍽️ What Does It Taste Like?

Unlike common Portabellas, Almond Portabella offers:

• Strong almond aroma
• Meaty texture
• Rich mushroom flavor
• Slight sweetness

🔥 Great for:

• Grilling
• Stuffed mushrooms
• Sautéing
• Roasting
• Pairing with steaks and tenderloin

👉 Many growers fall in love with the aroma before they even take the first bite.

Where Can I Grow It?

Almond Portabella grows best on:

• Composted livestock manure
• Manure-rich compost
• Straw/manure blends
• Outdoor mushroom beds
• Indoor trays
• Buckets and tubs

👉 It can even naturalize in well-managed compost piles.

🌞 A Warm-Weather Mushroom

Unlike many gourmet mushrooms that prefer cool temperatures, Almond Portabella loves warmth.

Best fruiting occurs between:

🌡️ 70–90°F

This makes it an excellent choice for:

• Summer growing
• Southern climates
• Greenhouses
• Tropical regions

👉 When oysters slow down from the heat, Almond Portabella is just getting started.

What to Expect

• Colonizes compost-based substrates
• Produces large mushrooms
• Typically fruits about 60 days after spawning
• Often produces two strong flushes

👉 A rewarding mushroom for growers looking beyond oysters and shiitake.

🍄 How to Grow (Quick Overview)

1. Prepare composted manure or manure/straw substrate.
2. Mix in spawn.
3. Allow colonization.
4. Apply a casing layer if desired.
5. Maintain warmth and moisture.

Then enjoy beautiful almond-scented mushrooms.

Shipping & Freshness

• Produced fresh for vigorous colonization
• Seasonal availability
• Available April–September in most regions
• Year-round by special request in warm climates

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