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Fungi Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Pleurotus terrestris

A pleurotoid mushroom described by Peck in 1907 from New York State, notable for growing on the ground rather than on standing wood. It has seldom been reported since, and it probably grows from buried wood or woody litter.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

On soil in temperate forest, probably from buried wood or rich woody litter.

No elevation information.

United States (New York)

🔒 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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