Agaricus freirei
A coastal Agaricus described in 2001 from Galician dunes in north-west Spain and since recorded along Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of France, Italy, Spain and Denmark. It is close to the Californian A. hondensis.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-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
Soil saprotroph of coastal sands and dune vegetation.
Mostly near sea level; one Sicilian record at about 1000 m.
Western EuropeMediterranean
🔒 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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