Mushroom Cultivation Workshop | Beaconsfield Historic House
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In this hands-on workshop, I will teach you how to grow King Stropharia mushrooms (also known as wine caps or garden giants) in your outdoor garden. These perennial mushrooms will produce for many years with minimal maintenance, making them perfect for gardeners of all experience levels, from novice to avid. The workshop combines explanation and demonstration, ensuring that you leave with all the knowledge needed to start your own mushroom garden. You'll also receive a step-by-step guide to take home and refer to as you begin your cultivation journey.
King Stropharia mushrooms are easily recognized by their vibrant, reddish-brown to purple-burgundy caps that lighten as they mature, and their thick, white stems, which often feature a ring near the top. The flavor and texture of wine cap mushrooms are often compared to portobellos—they have a mild, earthy taste with a meaty texture, but with a slightly sweeter and nuttier profile.
The cost of the workshop includes a wine cap starter spawn kit, sufficient to create a garden of 25 square feet (or 2.3 square meters). Join us to learn how to cultivate this delicious mushroom in your own garden!
Information Source: The Red Island Mushroom Hunter | eventbrite