Mushrooming: An Illustrated Guide to the Fantastic, Delicious, Deadly, and Strange World of Fungi

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The genus Macrolepiota, usually Macrolepiota procera, and, to a lesser extent, Macrolepiota rhacodes are highly regarded, especially in Europe, being very palatable and very large, with specimens of M. procera as high as one meter being reported.

Paddy straw or ‘Chinese Mushroom’ is grown in South Eastern parts of Asia. It is dark in color and one of the most popular ones owing to the taste. Unlike button mushrooms, they are grown on raised platforms under shade or in well-ventilated rooms. Spawning Mushroom foraging is a rewarding hobby, allowing you to not only find food in the wild, but also develop a skill connecting you to past generations. It can be a fun and rewarding challenge on its own merits, a way to supplement your diet with unique flavors, or even preparation for a cinematic survivalist situation. OK, so yeah! You're also noticing how popular mushrooms seem to be these days. Why are people drawn to mushrooms right now?The room temperature must be maintained at 25⁰C. Humidity and moisture level must be maintained by sprinkling water on the walls and the floor of the room. During the period of spawn run, there should be no fresh air entering the room. Hence, it must be kept closed. On an average the spawn run lasts for 12-15 days although it may take longer if the temperature is lower. Casing Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt is more than a basic field guide. The new book, written by Diane Borsato, is a method for seeing beauty all around you.(Courtesy of Diane Borsato) Only positively identified mushrooms should be eaten, and if one cannot positively identify a mushroom they should assume it to be poisonous and not consume it. [11]

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Craterellus cornucopioides and Craterellus tubaeformis are also very popular mushrooms, and dry well.