Black Poplar "Piopinno" MycoGarden Fruiting Kit- (Agrocybe aegerita)

Grow Mushrooms. Grow Soil. Grow Life.

Plant it. Water it. Watch it grow.

The Black Poplar MycoGarden Fruiting Kit lets you grow one of the most sought-after culinary mushrooms right in your backyard. Simply bury the block, water well, and within a few short weeks, delicate clusters of meaty Black Poplar mushrooms will emerge—ready for your skillet or sauté pan.

Black Poplar (Agrocybe aegerita), or “Pioppino” in Italian, is a clustering, meaty mushroom with a nutty and crunchy flavor, it prefers hardwood logs half buried lengthwise in a wooded or garden setting that is shady and can sometimes naturalize into wood chip piles outdoors. Will also fruit on supplemented, sterilized sawdust indoors. This mushroom has shown a significant immune boosting function concentrating on anti-fungal properties. Another delicious, edible medicinal mushroom! This one can be chopped and sautéed in oil and pepper, sprinkled onto a cold salad with feta cheese and a herbal vinaigrette. Also wonderful sautéed and added to gravies for meat dishes. 

Beneath the surface, the mycelium is hard at work building rich, living soil. It breaks down mulch, feeds your plants, and attracts earthworms that keep your garden thriving.

A gourmet harvest and a healthier garden — all from one easy kit.

🌱 Why You’ll Love It

• Effortless Growing: No special tools or experience needed—just bury and water.
  
  

• Fast Fruiting: Expect mushrooms within 2–4 weeks of planting.
  
  

• Gourmet Quality: Tender, flavorful mushrooms prized in Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.
  
  

• Soil Regeneration: Mycelium transforms garden waste into nutrient-rich humus.
  
  

• Sustainable Gardening: Keeps enriching soil long after harvest.
  
  

🍄 How to Plant

1. Dig a 6–8 inch hole in a shady or semi-shady spot.
   
   

2. Place your Black Poplar block in the soil and cover with soil and straw or leaves.
   
   

3. Water thoroughly and maintain moisture.
   
   

4. Watch your mushrooms appear in weeks—then enjoy multiple flushes throughout the season!
   
   

🌤️ Best Planting Season

Fall

🪴 Ideal Locations

Garden beds, raised beds, shaded borders, or near compost piles