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Chestnut

Pholiota adiposa

Chestnut mushrooms

Advanced growing conditions

Flush target 18°C · 93% · 1250 ppm CO₂

Published pinning and fruiting conditions for Chestnut
StageTemperatureHumidityCO₂
Pinning15–21°C88–98%1250 ppm
Fruiting15–21°C88–98%1250 ppm
Flush target
18°C · 93% · 1250 ppm CO₂

Chestnut (Pholiota adiposa) is a rewarding variety to grow in your Flush. Glossy amber clusters with a crisp nutty bite.

What to expect

A steady climate and a little patience will give Chestnut the best chance to fruit evenly. Check your block regularly as pins form and the first flush develops.

Growing in your Flush

In Basic mode, choose the Chestnut preset. In Advanced mode, use 18°C, 93% humidity and around 1250 ppm CO₂ as your Flush target.

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