Pioppino Black Poplar Liquid Culture Syringe (10cc) Cyclocybe aegerita – Gourmet Depth with a Nutty Finish Pioppino, also known as Black Poplar, is a gourmet mushroom beloved for its meaty texture and layered, nutty flavor. This variety produces medium-sized fruiting bodies with convex to flattened caps ranging from dark brown to light brown-grey, deepening in color at the center. The caps sit atop slender cream-colored stems with a texture reminiscent of asparagus. Underneath, small grey-brown gills release dark spores, contributing to the mushroom’s bold culinary presence. When cooked, Pioppino mushrooms release a faint floral aroma and deliver a mildly sweet, peppery, and earthy flavor—ideal for stir-fries, pasta dishes, and hearty sautés. Environment Information * Incubation Temp: 60–75°F * Fruiting Temp: 55–75°F * Incubation Humidity: 80%–85% * Fruiting Humidity: 90%–93% * Incubation Time: 16–20 Days * Fruiting Time: 18–21 Days Preferred Substrates: Oats, Milo, Millet, Rye Berries, Supplemented Sawdust Included with Purchase * 10cc Liquid Culture Syringe * Alcohol Prep Pad * 16G 1.5" Luer Lock Needle ** FREE FedEx 2-Day or USPS Priority Mail on LC-only orders **