Grow your own Hedgehogs with this mycelium kit
The Hedgehog is a forest mushroom highly valued for its delicate flavor and unique texture. With this kit, easily cultivate these mushrooms directly in your garden or forest, while contributing to a natural ecosystem.
Details
This kit contains a tube of liquid Hedgehog mycelium (Hydnum repandum), produced under optimal sterile conditions. The mycelium is ready to be diluted in a sugar water solution to start cultivation.
Hedgehogs prefer symbiotic environments with trees such as:
- Oaks
- Beeches
- Chestnut trees
- Conifers such as pines and firs
They thrive in soils rich in organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5 to 6.5), well-drained and exposed to partial light.
Product advantages:
- Compatible with natural environments or wooded gardens.
- Suitable for outdoor cultivation under ideal conditions.
- Produces tasty and high-quality Hedgehogs.
- Environmentally friendly and sustainable method.
- Allows repeated fruiting if the mycelium is well maintained.
Cultivation instructions
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Preparation of the sugar water mixture :
- Use bottled mineral water to avoid contaminants like chlorine.
- Add about 10% preservative-free apple or lemon syrup (glucose/fructose).
- Mix the contents of the mycelium tube 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 mycelium filaments develop and the liquid becomes cloudy.
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Soil inoculation :
- Dig holes or trenches about 20 cm deep in your garden or forest.
- Fill them with leaf compost, wood, straw, or enriched humus.
- Spread the mycelium mixture over the substrate, then add a thin layer of mulch to preserve moisture.
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Environmental conditions :
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Moisture : Maintain consistent humidity, especially during dry periods.
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Temperature : Favor a moderate climate between 10°C and 25°C.
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Exposure : Favor slightly shaded areas or those with indirect light.
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 : Hedgehogs generally appear between early autumn and early winter, about 2 to 3 years after inoculation.
Transform your space into a true forest sanctuary and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own Hedgehogs. Switch to sustainable and rewarding cultivation today!
Why choose SemiSauvage - Permaculture?
At SemiSauvage - Permaculture , we are committed to offering products of exceptional quality. Our mycelium tubes are carefully vacuum-sealed to guarantee their purity and effectiveness.
Each kit includes a detailed notice , with clear instructions and practical advice to ensure your success, whether you are a beginner or experienced.
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