The Portobello (Agaricus bisporus) is simply a button mushroom that is allowed to fully mature.
Characteristics
- Color: Dark brown
- Flavor: Intense, pronounced umami
- Texture: Fleshy and substantial
- Size: 10-15+ cm caps
Optimal Conditions
Same cultivation as the button mushroom, but the mushrooms are allowed to reach their maximum size with visible gills.
Harvesting Tips
Harvest when the cap is completely open and flat. The gills should be dark brown.
Culinary Uses
Perfect grilled like a "veggie steak"! Stuffed, on the barbecue, or sliced in burgers. Meat-like texture.
Growing Technical Data
| Ideal Substrate | Pasteurized compost |
|---|---|
| Phase 1: Colonization | 14 - 21 days |
| Phase 2: Initiation | 7 - 10 days |
| Phase 3: Growth | 10 - 14 days |
| Total Cycle Duration | 31 - 45 days |
| Flushes & Spacing | 3 flushes (10 days) |
| Colonization Temp | 22-25°C |
| Fruiting Temp | 16-20°C |
| Relative Humidity | 85-90% |
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Consult our comparison table of all varieties to compare growing cycles.