Mushrooms

Morels usually emerge annually in the spring when there has been adequate rainfall. In southern Minnesota they can be found in late April through May,… Read More »When Should You Pick Morel Mushrooms?

To expedite the process, you can partially dehydrate them in the oven before air drying. Place in an oven heated to 175 degrees F/80 degrees… Read More »How Do You Dry Mushrooms Quickly?

Because people often confuse mushrooms at the button stage, you should stick to picking mushrooms that have opened caps. Pick the fleshy mushrooms. You want… Read More »How Do You Pick Mushrooms?

Store the unused mushroom spawn in a refrigerator programmed to between 32 and 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Your mushroom spawn should last 2 months stored this… Read More »How Do You Keep Unused Mushrooms From Spawning?

Mushrooms need a moist and humid environment to grow, even just to form mushroom spawn. You want to pour boiling water over it, let it… Read More »What Do Mushrooms Need To Spawn?

The mushrooms themselves don’t regrow, but new ones are likely to emerge from the mycelia in the soil, or (in time) from the spores of… Read More »What Happens To Mushrooms If You Don’T Pick Them?

For those that have already started to grow, pull them out from the base as soon as they appear in the lawn. This will reduce… Read More »Should I Rake Up Mushrooms?

Oyster mushrooms grow in forests around the world, including throughout North America. These mushrooms grow on dead or dying hardwood trees like beech and oak… Read More »What Mushrooms Grow On Dead Trees?

Mulch is rich in decaying matter, which makes it a perfect environment for mushrooms to grow in. The most common materials used in mulch are… Read More »Do Mushrooms Grow In Mulch?

Mushrooms require highly specific conditions to thrive, including a cool, dark environment and the correct blend of nutrients. A manure-based compost will provide the proper… Read More »Do You Need Manure To Grow Mushrooms?