Agaricus bisporus (White button mushroom)
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Intermediate skill rating |
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0.1m max. spread |
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0.1m max. height |
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4-6 weeks to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Agaricus bisporus
Other names: White button mushroom
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Genus: Agaricus
Species: A. bisporus - A. bisporus is an edible, above-ground fruiting body of fungus with a white spongy stem and cap.
Agaricus bisporus is: Deciduous
Fruit: White in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Irregular
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Specific pests: Mushroom fly
General care
Pruning: Harvest by twisting the mushroom upwards without disturbing the soil, and then back-fill the hole.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Spawn. REGISTER to read more...
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Agaricus bisporus (White button mushroom) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 4-6 weeks.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks, Greenhouse
Cultivation: Difficult to grow outdoors. If growing indoors plant in fresh, specially prepared mushroom compost, shade from direct sunlight and keep growing temperature between 12C -18C (or 55F-65F). Do not re-use spent compost.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | |
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