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Stropharia rugoso-annulata
This fungus is an edible mushroom, which can be cultivated. We grow this strain in our backyard on maple chips. Our very first harvest this year netted about 10 pounds. A very tasty mushroom to eat, it has a great texture and a subtle flavour.
The fruiting bodies of this species are huge reaching several kg. The young fruiting bodies are eaten. Grows equally well in beds of hardwood chips and on straw within the garden, especially between rows of corn and amongst leafy vegetables. In the process, your garden will flourish from nutrients released by this monster mushroom. These giant, burgundy-colored mushrooms are low-maintenance and fruit in temperatures as low as 40° F and as high as 90° F. Once inoculated, beds of the Garden Giant (also known as King Stropharia) take 4-12 months to fruit. Flushes span 6 months to 2 years depending on care, location and mass of colonized material. These mushrooms are delicious when cut like steaks, basted with teriyaki and barbecued on a grill.
ready for eating
King Stropharia with salmon & shallots...watch for the recipe soon!
Source: Our garden, Edmonton, AB
From the collection of: Paul & Dolly Worby, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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