Grow your own Gray Chanterelles with this mycelium kit
Discover the pleasure of growing your own Gray Chanterelles, delicate and tasty mushrooms prized for their fine texture and subtle flavor.
Details
This kit contains a sterilized tube of Gray Chanterelle liquid mycelium (Craterellus tubaeformis), developed under sterile conditions to ensure optimal quality.
Gray Chanterelles require a symbiotic environment with host trees such as:
- Beeches
- Birches
- Other deciduous trees suited to slightly acidic soils
Their ideal substrate includes:
- Forest humus
- Decomposed dead leaves
- Enriched compost
Gray Chanterelles prefer well-drained and slightly acidic soils (pH 5.5 to 6.5), in semi-shaded or wooded areas.
Product advantages:
- Compatible with various natural substrates.
- Suitable for outdoor cultivation, ideally in wooded areas.
- Produces tasty and delicate Gray Chanterelles, appreciated by gourmets.
- Allows continuous fruiting under optimal conditions.
- Respect the natural ecosystem thanks to its sustainable cultivation method.
Cultivation instructions
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Preparation of the sugar water mixture :
- Use bottled mineral water to minimize chlorine presence.
- Add about 10% preservative-free apple or lemon syrup (glucose/fructose).
- Shake the mycelium tube well, then mix the contents at a rate of 10 ml per liter of sugar water.
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Mycelium development :
- Place the mixture in a dark room at a stable temperature of at least 20°C.
- Let rest for 4 to 5 days until the liquid becomes cloudy and mycelium filaments appear.
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Soil inoculation :
- Dig shallow holes or furrows (about 20 cm) around the target trees.
- Fill them with a substrate made of leaf compost, wood, straw, or humus.
- Spread the mycelium mixture over the substrate and add a thin layer of dead leaves or straw to preserve moisture.
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Environmental conditions :
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Moisture : Maintain constant humidity, especially during dry periods.
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Temperature : Ideally between 10°C and 25°C.
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Exposure : Favor semi-shaded areas with indirect light access.
Seasonality and harvest
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Inoculation : Spring or early autumn, when weather conditions are mild and humid.
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Expected fruiting : Gray Chanterelles can fruit from late summer to early autumn, about 2 to 3 years after inoculation.
Transform your natural space into a unique production site and enjoy Gray Chanterelles cultivated by your own hands. Start today with a sustainable and rewarding cultivation.
Why choose SemiSauvage - Permaculture?
At SemiSauvage - Permaculture , we are committed to offering you products of the highest quality. Our mycelium tubes are carefully vacuum-sealed to ensure their purity and effectiveness.
Each kit comes with a detailed notice , including step-by-step instructions and practical tips to maximize your chances of success, even if you are a beginner.
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