{"product_id":"ballot-de-culture-pioppino-bio","title":"Organic Pioppino Mushroom Culture Block","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ns-product-desc { font-family: 'Figtree', system-ui, sans-serif; color: #1E201C; font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 0.8125rem + 0.25vw, 1rem); line-height: 1.625; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .ns-product-desc__label { font-family: 'Bastardo', system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 0.6875rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #A18A8C; margin: 0 0 12px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__heading { font-family: 'Softcore', Georgia, serif; font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 1.75rem + 1.5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 100; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.16; color: #1E201C; margin: 0 0 20px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__subheading { font-family: 'Bastardo', system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.5rem + 0.75vw, 2.125rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.1; color: #1E201C; margin: 36px 0 16px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__subheading--xs { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.25rem + 0.625vw, 1.75rem); margin: 24px 0 12px; }\n  .ns-product-desc p { margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ns-product-desc ul, .ns-product-desc ol { margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 1.25rem; }\n  .ns-product-desc li { margin-bottom: 6px; }\n  .ns-product-desc em { font-style: italic; }\n  .ns-product-desc a { color: #1E201C; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 2px; }\n  .ns-product-desc a:hover, .ns-product-desc a:focus-visible { color: #4622DE; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 4px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__note { color: #A18A8C; }\n  .ns-product-desc__note a { color: #A18A8C; }\n  .ns-product-desc__divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #D8D59C; margin: 32px 0; }\n  .ns-product-desc__check { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__check img { flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 2px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__check p { margin: 0; color: #A18A8C; }\n  .ns-product-desc__bio { text-align: center; margin: 16px 0 8px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__bio img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .ns-product-desc__spec { background-color: #FBE6B0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 0 0 20px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__spec p { margin: 0 0 4px; font-style: italic; }\n  .ns-product-desc__spec p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n  .ns-product-desc__table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #FFFFFF; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(23,23,23,0.07), 0 4px 14px rgba(23,23,23,0.05); margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__table td { padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #D8D59C; vertical-align: top; }\n  .ns-product-desc__table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }\n  .ns-product-desc__table td:first-child { font-family: 'Bastardo', system-ui, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; width: 42%; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-product-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur ready-to-grow fruiting blocks let you grow your own Pioppino mushrooms at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pioppino, \u003cem\u003eCyclocybe aegerita\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e between 0.7 and 1 kg (approx. 1.5–2.2 lb) of fresh mushrooms over 2–3 harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e water, wood sawdust, cereals (including alfalfa), lime, mycelium. Net weight of the block: approx. 5 kg (about 11 lb).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 x 20 x 20 cm (about 10 x 8 x 8 in) (L x W x H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium (Mycosphere)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-product-desc__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e yield figures are estimates based on our experience but are not guaranteed. Productivity depends on growing conditions and the grower's experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ns-product-desc__divider\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e🍄 The variety: Pioppino\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pioppino is an excellent edible with a crunchy texture and a slightly sweet, hazelnut-like flavor. The caps (3–5 cm \/ about 1–2 in) start out dark brown, gradually lightening toward a beige-cream as they mature. The stems stay crisp when cooked if picked young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ns-product-desc__divider\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading ns-product-desc__subheading--xs\"\u003eOur quality commitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-product-desc__check\"\u003e\n\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\" alt=\"Check\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6214\/4149\/files\/Pngtree_greencheckmarkiconflat_6109374_50x50.png?v=1675713931\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe produce our mycelium under laboratory conditions, ensuring varietal purity and optimal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-product-desc__check\"\u003e\n\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\" alt=\"Check\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6214\/4149\/files\/Pngtree_greencheckmarkiconflat_6109374_50x50.png?v=1675713931\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe produce our mycelium in a 100% organic way, and all our products are certified \"BE-BIO-01, Agriculture Belgium\" by CERTISYS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-product-desc__bio\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"160\" width=\"160\" alt=\"BE-BIO-01 logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6214\/4149\/files\/logobio_160x160.png?v=1675714172\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ns-product-desc__divider\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e📦 Using the fruiting block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can't use the block right away, keep it in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety likes warmth (up to 24°C \/ 75°F) but can also be grown in cooler temperatures, down to 12°C (54°F). Harvest the mushrooms young, just before the caps open, for better storage life and a more tender texture. Note that the mushrooms grow very quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two fruiting methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the top of the bag, leaving 15–20 cm (6–8 in) of plastic above the substrate, wait for the primordia (mushroom pins) to appear, then gradually lower the plastic down to the level of the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a slit on the side of the block at the level of the substrate and push the air out of the bag through this opening. This method takes a little longer and tends to produce slightly less, but it favors the development of caps over stems, giving mushrooms that are slightly different in taste and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain a humidity of 80 to 90% while the mushrooms are growing. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamycosphere.com\/products\/mini-spray-60-ml\" title=\"Minispray\"\u003eminispray\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca title=\"professional foggers\" href=\"https:\/\/lamycosphere.com\/products\/brumisateur-ultra-son\"\u003eprofessional foggers\u003c\/a\u003e to maintain optimal humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e⚙️ Growing parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ns-product-desc__table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–24°C (57–75°F). Ideal temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 to 95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting duration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 to 8 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2 concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500–2000 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh air exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 to 8 volumes\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 to 1000 lux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 harvests, 10 to 14 days apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e🌱 Where to grow it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow indoors (kitchen, garage, cellar). Pioppinos need a little light to grow. Favor indirect sunlight and avoid anything that could dry out the block: drafts, radiators, direct sun. Pioppinos like humidity but don't like being constantly soaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e💡 Tips for later harvests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo encourage growth and productivity of the second and third harvests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehydrate the bags by soaking them overnight in water, then drain them and put them back into cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a cold shock by placing the block in a cool spot overnight (refrigerator or outdoors). This mimics the arrival of winter and encourages the mushrooms to reproduce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-product-desc__note\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegal notice for Belgium: \"Organic growing substrate: pasteurized and inoculated mushroom-farm substrate\" (Derogation No. EM470.J). Do not consume the substrate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-product-desc__note\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegal notice for Belgium: \"Organic growing substrate: pasteurized and inoculated mushroom-farm substrate\" (Derogation No. EM470.J). Do not consume the substrate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Mycosphère","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45962013868134,"sku":"MISSING_SKU","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/kit-de-culture-ballot-de-culture-pioppino-bio-1250246597.jpg?v=1784586044","url":"https:\/\/northspore.com\/en-eu\/products\/ballot-de-culture-pioppino-bio","provider":"North Spore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}