Agaricus bingensis
A small tropical African Agaricus described by Heinemann in 1956, with most records from the savanna of Benin. It is not cultivated and its edibility is unknown.
At home, aim for
Day
Warm-growingTargets 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
A ground-dwelling saprotroph of tropical African savanna and open woodland, fruiting in the rainy season.
Records carry no elevation; the Benin and Togo sites lie at about 400–500 m.
West Africa (Benin, Togo)Central and East Africa
🔒 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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