Agaricus bitorquis (Torq) | Premium Agar Slant

The Pavement Mushroom Master Culture – Robust & Flavorful.

Agaricus bitorquis, commonly known as the Torq or Pavement Mushroom, is a robust and delicious edible fungus closely related to the common button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). It is highly prized by gourmet cultivators for its firm, meaty texture and its excellent, rich mushroom flavor. While often found growing wild in highly compacted soil or pavement cracks (hence the name), our commercial isolation is optimized for successful indoor cultivation.

This premium agar culture is provided as a test tube slant, the ideal format for long-term storage and preservation of elite master genetics. The live mycelium is actively growing on a specialized nutrient agar recipe, ready to be expanded for your next project.

Strain Specifications

• Genetics: Agaricus bitorquis (Commercial strain, selected for yield and vigor).

• Format: Sterile agar culture slant inside a clear glass test tube, sealed with a screw cap and Parafilm.

• Substrate Preference: Like most Agaricus species, this mushroom requires specialized, pasteurized/composted substrates (button mushroom compost).

• Temperature Tolerance: Known for having a higher tolerance for elevated temperatures during fruiting compared to A. bisporus, making it a strong performer in warmer climates.

Why Cultivators Choose It

• Master Culture Format: Agar slants are superior to petri dishes for long-term genetic preservation and library maintenance.

• Excellent Culinary Quality: Fruits are firm, tasty, and highly versatile in the kitchen.

• Aggressive Growth Profile: Once fully colonized, it is a robust and reliable performer in compost.

What You Receive

• 1 x Test Tube Agar Slant: Containing live, pure Agaricus bitorquis master culture.

• Parafilm Sealed: For strictly sterile handling and shipping.

Cultivation Note: Cultivating Agaricus species like Torq requires specialized composting and casing techniques that differ significantly from wood-loving or dung-loving species. Please research specific techniques for success.