Agaricus argenteus
A silvery-capped Agaricus described by Braendle from eastern North America. It grows on soil in grassy or disturbed places and fruits in the warm half of the year; published ecology beyond that is sparse.
At home, aim for
Day
IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest
Where it grows wild
Terrestrial saprotroph of lawns, pastures and open woods, as with its relatives; details are thin.
Recorded at 17-243 m, lowland.
Eastern United States
🔒 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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