Description
Wine Cap (Stropharia rugosoannulata) Gourmet. Also known as Garden Giant and King Stropharia. Top fruiting. Fruiting temp: 12ยฐ-25ยฐC (Trigger for pinning is microbial activity).
Rootlab is transitioning from millet to rye, so some spawn may be delivered using organic rye instead of the advertised millet.
Important: This Item Can NOT be shipped to WA
Wine Cap Mushroom Spawn โ Stropharia rugosoannulata
Our premium Wine Cap Mushroom Spawn is perfect for anyone looking to grow their own delicious, nutrient-rich mushrooms at home or in the garden. Known scientifically as Stropharia rugosoannulata and often called the Garden Giant or King Stropharia, this variety produces large, meaty mushrooms with a mild, nutty flavour. Wine Caps are easy to grow and are a fantastic choice for both beginner and experienced cultivators.
Why Choose Wine Cap Mushroom Spawn
Wine Caps are one of the most rewarding mushrooms for outdoor cultivation. They are highly adaptable, thrive in a variety of climates, and grow well in garden beds, wood chips, and straw. Once established, they can fruit for several seasons, providing a steady supply of fresh mushrooms while also improving your soil health.
Ideal Growing Conditions
Wine Cap mushrooms prefer hardwood sawdust, wood chips, straw, or a mixture of these substrates. They can be grown directly in shaded garden beds or pathways. Simply mix the spawn into a prepared bed, water regularly to maintain moisture, and allow the mycelium to colonise the substrate. Under the right conditions, you can expect your first harvest in just a few months.
Benefits of Growing Wine Cap Mushrooms
- Produces large, attractive mushrooms that are perfect for cooking
- Improves soil quality by breaking down organic matter into rich compost
- Helps suppress weeds when grown in mulched garden beds
- Low maintenance and suitable for beginners
- Can be grown alongside vegetables, creating a healthier garden ecosystem
Taste and Culinary Uses
Wine Cap mushrooms have a firm, meaty texture and a flavour often compared to roasted potatoes or sweet corn. They hold their shape well when cooked, making them excellent for stir-fries, grilling, soups, risottos, and pasta dishes. They can be eaten fresh or preserved by drying for later use.
How to Use This Spawn
- Choose your growing location, ideally a shaded outdoor spot
- Prepare a bed with hardwood chips, straw, or composted mulch
- Mix in the Wine Cap spawn evenly throughout the substrate
- Keep the bed moist but not waterlogged
- Wait for the mycelium to colonise, then watch for mushrooms to appear after rainfall or in humid conditions
Long-Term Cultivation
With proper care, Wine Cap beds can produce mushrooms for multiple years. Each season, you can top up the bed with fresh wood chips or mulch to encourage new flushes and extend the life of your crop.
Why Buy From Us
We provide fresh, high-quality Wine Cap Mushroom Spawn that is carefully prepared for vigorous growth and reliable results. Our spawn is suitable for home gardeners, hobby growers, and small-scale commercial cultivation. We also offer a range of other products including liquid cultures, sawdust spawn, and agar plates, giving you more options for your growing setup.
Start growing your own Wine Cap mushrooms today with our premium spawn and enjoy fresh, homegrown mushrooms right from your garden.
Note: We do not recommend using wine cap spawn outdoors, as birds or worms can eat it. Please use Winecap Sawdust spawn instead.
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