King Stropharia “Clemson” - Garden Giant - (Stropharia rugoso-annulata) - 5lb

If this product is sold out, click here to Pre-order and Reserve Your Spawn!

One of the easiest mushrooms to grow for beginners, experienced growers have used this mushroom as a learning tool for cultivating in hardwood chip beds or mulch. What makes this mushrooms perfect for beginners is also the ease of identification, nothing looks like it. It quickly colonizes wood chips and fruits a little in the spring and typically a bumper crop in the fall. Perfect mushroom for gardening and permaculture projects, it can also be used to mulch the floors of livestock pens and chicken runs, as this mushroom is predatory on coliform bacteria and can help keep your coops clean and not as smelly! We have also grown this one indoors on pasteurized straw cased with soil. The mushroom tastes like potatoes cooked in a mild red wine sauce and the stem is stringy like asparagus, so sautéing lightly in a little salted butter and serving it on mashed potatoes or on toast with eggs is a treat!

I MAKE SOIL

Organic Matter Decomposition: King Stropharia breaks down complex organic materials, such as wood chips and straw, turning them into simpler forms that plants can more easily absorb. King Stropharia contributes to soil formation through the decomposition of organic matter.

I BIND SOIL

Soil Structure Enhancement: The mycelial networks of King Stropharia can help bind soil particles together, improving soil structure and aeration, which is beneficial for root growth and soil microorganisms. 

I KEEP THE SOIL IN PLACE

Soil Erosion Prevention: This can be particularly effective in preventing soil erosion, as the interconnected mycelial strands reduce the impact of wind and water on the soil surface. By preventing erosion, King Stropharia can help maintain soil integrity and prevent the loss of valuable topsoil.

WITH ME AROUND, YOU DON’T NEED TO WATER AS MUCH

Water Retention: Mycelium acts like a sponge – The extensive network of mycelium in the soil absorbs and holds moisture, preventing water from evaporating too quickly. This helps keep the soil damp for longer, reducing the need for frequent watering.

I FEED AND FERTILIZE YOUR PLANTS

Nutrient Cycling: King stropharia plays a role in nutrient cycling, converting dead organic matter into nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential for plant growth.

I CLEAN YOUR SOIL

Soil Remediation: King Stropharia has been shown to absorb and break down pollutants and toxins in the soil: pesticides and herbicides, making it useful for cleaning contaminated lands. King stropharia also helps with suppressing pathogenic bacteria like E.Coli in the soil.

I HELP AERATE YOUR SOIL

Sweet, Nutritious Mycelium = Worm Buffet: King Stropharia produces a sweet-smelling mycelium that attracts earthworms. The mycelium is packed with sugars, proteins, and beneficial microbes, making it an irresistible food source for worms.

Learn step by step how to grow King stropharia with this detailed blog
How To Grow The Wine Cap Mushroom