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How to Grow Brick Cap
Hypholoma lateritium
Brick-red clustered caps that fruit late into the cool season.
Substrate
Flavor & cooking
Grower notes
π The full Brick Cap grow plan
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brick Cap good for beginners?
Brick Cap is rated intermediate to grow. Brick-red clustered caps that fruit late into the cool season.
What does Brick Cap taste like?
Mild, nutty β cook thoroughly (can be slightly bitter)
What substrate does Brick Cap grow on?
Supplemented hardwood / logs. Looks like its toxic cousin sulphur tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare) β only eat ones you cultivated and identified with certainty.
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