Stropharia kauffmanii
Stropharia kauffmanii is a large, scaly Stropharia of western North America, most recorded in Alberta, Washington, Colorado and California. It fruits from June to October, peaking in August–September, in montane forest.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest
Where it grows wild
On soil and buried woody debris in montane conifer and mixed forest.
Recorded from 442 to 3197 m, median 2731 m.
Western North AmericaRocky Mountains
🔒 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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