Agaricus andrewii
False meadow mushroom
A grassland Agaricus found across North America in autumn, almost identical to the meadow mushroom Agaricus campestris but with a slightly less white, smoother cap. It is edible and grows like other grass-dwelling Agaricus.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest
Where it grows wild
Saprotroph in grass of lawns, pastures and meadows.
Lowland; the 4 records with an elevation span 55–335 m.
North America
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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