Grow your own Cepes with this mycelium kit
Immerse yourself in a unique experience by cultivating your own Cepes de Bordeaux, also known by the scientific name Boletus edulis . Prized for their rich flavor and delicate texture, these mushrooms are perfect for enriching your gourmet dishes.
Details
This kit contains a tube of liquid mycelium of Cepes of Bordeaux ( Boletus edulis) , product under optimal sterility conditions. The mycelium is ready to be diluted in a solution of sugary water before being inoculated onto a suitable soil.
Boletus edulis live in mycorrhizal symbiosis with host trees such as :
Oaks
Beeches
Chestnut trees
Pines and firs
Their biotopes are forest edges or wooded areas with a litter rich in organic matter.
Advantages of the product :
Suitable for amateurs as well as experts.
Compatible with natural environments or woodland gardens.
Product of prized ceps for their exceptional taste and unique texture.
Allows for repeated fruiting under ideal conditions.
Contribute to a natural ecosystem in symbiosis with trees.
Growing instructions
Preparing the sugar water mixture :
Use bottled mineral water to minimize the presence of chlorine.
Add an apple or lemon syrup without preservatives (10 % of the water volume).
Shake the mycelium tube well, then mix it at a rate of 10 ml per liter of sweetened water.
Development of mycelium :
Leave the mixture protected from light, at a stable temperature of at least 20°C.
After 4 to 5 days, the liquid becomes cloudy, a sign of the development of mycelium filaments.
Soil inoculation :
Dig holes or furrows about 20 cm deep around the target trees, about 1 meter from the trunk.
Fill these holes with a mixture of forest compost (decomposed leaves, wood, straw) or of enriched potting soil.
Distribute the liquid mycelium over this substrate, then add a thin layer of dead leaves to maintain moisture.
Environmental conditions :
Humidity : Maintain constant humidity by watering lightly during dry periods.
Temperature : Maintain a moderate climate between 10°C and 25°C.
Exposure : Place the inoculated areas in the shade or semi-shade with indirect access to light.
Seasonality and harvest
Inoculation : Spring or early autumn, when conditions are mild and humid.
Expected fruiting : The first ceps can appear after 2 to 3 years, usually after heavy rains, from spring to autumn.. Once installed, the culture can last for several years.
Transform your garden or a forest into a true mushroom sanctuary. Grow your own Cèpes de Bordeaux and savor the pleasure of a homemade harvest.
Why choose SemiSauvage - Permaculture ?
At SemiSauvage - Permaculture , we are committed to providing products of exceptional quality for passionate enthusiasts. Our mycelium tubes are carefully vacuum-packed to ensure their purity.
Each kit is accompanied by a detailed instruction manual, containing step-by-step instructions and practical tips to maximize your chances of success, even if you are a beginner.
