Shaggy Mane
Scientific Name: Coprinus comatus
Synonyms: Lawyer's Wig, Inky Cap, Ink Cap, Shaggy Ink Cap, Aspergillus Mushroom
Distribution and Habitat in Nature: Found along roadsides, in parks, and meadows. Widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere.
Ingredients: The Shaggy Mane is a nutritious edible mushroom with a high protein content and very low fat content. It contains important B vitamins (B1, B2, B3), folic acid, and minerals such as potassium, iron, magnesium, and zinc. It also provides fiber and bioactive polysaccharides, which can have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In naturopathy, it is also being studied in connection with blood sugar regulation.
Suitable Substrate: Mushroom cultivation compost
Usage: Edible mushroom, medicinal mushroom
The mushroom contains a balanced composition of vitamins and minerals, making it a significant contribution to a daily balanced diet. Of therapeutic interest are its high content of lectins and L-ergothioneine. Recently, the polysaccharide fucogalactan was identified as a potential active compound in the Shaggy Mane.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Fungi
Class: Agaricomycetes
Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
Order: Agaricales
Family: Coprinaceae
Genus: Coprinus
Spores: Black, 11 - 15 x 6.0 - 8.5 pm
Cultivation Conditions:
Phase 1: Mycelium Growth
Temperature: 21 - 27°C
Humidity: 95 - 100%
Duration: 12 - 14 days
CO2: 5,000 - 20,000 ppm
Air Exchange: 0 - 1 per hour
Light: n/a
Phase 2: Primordia Formation / Initiation of Fruiting (after substrate casing)
Temperature: 16 - 21°C
Humidity: 95 - 100%
Duration: 12 - 15 days
CO2: 500 - 1,000 ppm
Air Exchange: 4 - 8 per hour
Light: 500 - 1,000 Lux for 8 hours per day
Phase 3: Fruiting and Harvest
Temperature: 18 - 24°C
Humidity: 80 - 90%
Duration: 5 - 7 days
CO2: 500 - 1,000 ppm
Air Exchange: 4 - 8 per hour
Light: 500 - 1,000 Lux for 8 hours per day
