The Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is the most consumed mushroom in the world, cultivated since the 17th century.
Characteristics
- Color: White or brown (cremini/portobello)
- Flavor: Mild and earthy
- Texture: Firm
- Size: 3-8 cm caps (Button) to 15+ cm (Portobello)
Optimal Conditions
Requires specially prepared compost and a casing layer (covering soil). More technical cultivation than oyster mushrooms.
Harvesting Tips
Harvest by twisting slightly rather than cutting. The veil must be intact for classic button mushrooms.
Culinary Uses
Versatile par excellence! Raw in salads, sautéed, stuffed, in sauces... It adapts to all the cuisines of the world.
Growing Technical Data
| Ideal Substrate | Pasteurized compost |
|---|---|
| Phase 1: Colonization | 14 - 21 days |
| Phase 2: Initiation | 7 - 10 days |
| Phase 3: Growth | 7 - 10 days |
| Total Cycle Duration | 28 - 41 days |
| Flushes & Spacing | 3-4 flushes (7-10 days) |
| Colonization Temp | 22-25°C |
| Fruiting Temp | 15-18°C |
| Relative Humidity | 85-90% |
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