Grow your own Grey Chanterelles with this mycelium kit
Discover the pleasure of growing your own Grey Chanterelles, delicate and tasty mushrooms prized for their fine texture and subtle flavor.
Details
This kit contains a sterilized tube of liquid Grey Chanterelle mycelium (Craterellus tubaeformis), developed under sterile conditions to ensure optimal quality.
Grey 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
Grey Chanterelles prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soils (pH 5.5 to 6.5), in semi-shaded or wooded areas.
Product benefits:
- Compatible with various natural substrates.
- Suitable for outdoor cultivation, ideally in wooded areas.
- Produces tasty and delicate Grey Chanterelles, appreciated by gourmets.
- Allows continuous fruiting under optimal conditions.
- Respect the natural ecosystem with its sustainable cultivation method.
Cultivation instructions
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Preparation of the sweetened 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 sweetened 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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Humidity : Maintain constant humidity, especially during dry periods.
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Temperature : Ideally between 10°C and 25°C.
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Exposure : Prefer 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 area and enjoy Gray Chanterelles cultivated by you. Start today with a sustainable and rewarding cultivation.
Why choose SemiSauvage - Permaculture?
At SemiSauvage - Permaculture , we are committed to offering you the highest quality products. Our mycelium tubes are carefully vacuum-sealed to ensure their purity and effectiveness.
Each kit comes with a detailed manual , including step-by-step instructions and practical tips to maximize your chances of success, even if you are a beginner.
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