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Agaricus kuehnerianus

Agaricus kuehnerianus is a high-mountain species described by Heinemann in 1974 and named for Robert Kühner. Records from the French Alps and Ukrainian Carpathians lie at 1760–2329 m, so it fruits in short, cool alpine summers.

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

Assumed alpine and subalpine grassland soil, given the recorded elevations; habitat not described in sources reached.

Recorded at 1760–2329 m, median 2215 m (5 records).

AlpsCarpathians

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.