Category: Vegetables

Panaeolus africanus is a little brown mushroom that contains irregular amounts of the hallucinogens psilocybin and psilocinpsilocinPsilocin (also known as 4-HO-DMT, 4-hydroxy DMT, psilocine, psilocyn, or psilotsin) is a substituted tryptamine alkaloid and a serotonergic psychedelic substance. It is present in most psychedelic mushrooms together with its phosphorylated counterpart psilocybin.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Psilocin What […]

They may grow on dead trees or in animal dung, leaf mulch, soil or compost and feed off the dead and decaying organic matter in the growing medium. What is this? Many wild mushrooms grow in leaf litter under trees, but their growing medium could also be the dead organic matter that’s already under the […]

How do Mushrooms Grow Out of Nowhere? It may sometimes seem like mushrooms have suddenly appeared out of nowhere as they can grow so quickly. What is this? But, as you discovered above, they’re growing from underground mycelium that may have been around for some time. What causes mushrooms to grow out of nowhere? Prolonged […]

The major mushroom-producing countries in 2012 were China, Italy, USA, and The Netherlands, with 80% of the world production, 64% of which came from China. The European Union produces 24% of the world production. Where do most of the mushrooms come from? Mushrooms grow from fungal spores that thrive in damp, dark conditions. They require […]

Mushrooms spread in wide area in Africa and Middle East. The most common types of mushrooms belong to Agaricus and Pleurotus sp. (Basidiomycetes). What kind of mushrooms grow in Africa? Mushrooms found in South Africa Tremella fuciformus – Jelly Fungus. Ganoderma Lucidum – Red Reishi. Coprinus micaceus – Glistening Inkcap. Amanita muscaria – Fly agaric. […]

In the United States, it is federally classified as a Schedule I controlled substance that has “no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” The drug was banned by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act. How illegal are mushrooms in the US? In the United States, possession of psilocybin-containing mushrooms is illegal because they […]

The hallucinogenic species of the Psilocybe genus have a history of use among the native peoples of Mesoamerica for religious communion, divination, and healing, from pre-Columbian times to the present day. Why did Vikings use mushrooms? Many are claimed to have chewed dried mushrooms pre-battle for the frenzy effect and to dull pain should they […]

Although the use of mushrooms is poorly understood in prehistory, ethnographers have found that more recent hunter-gatherers not only ate fungi, but also used them for flavouring and medicine. Mushroom use has been identified from as early as the European Chalcolithic period (roughly 5 300 to 1 700 BC). When did humans started eating mushrooms? […]

The historical roots of mushroom The early cultivation of mushrooms was in Asia, i.e., China the year 600 AD. In Europe, the first cultivated mushroom was introduced in France in the 17th century. In 1900, the mushroom was first grown in the United States of America (Shamtsyan et al., 2008). Where do mushrooms come from […]

Warm, damp weather triggers their sudden appearance. Usually first to be noticed are small, round “button caps” composed of densely packed hyphae. Soon after the outer covering ruptures, the stem elongates, and the cap enlarges to its full size. This entire process can indeed happen overnight! Do mushrooms grow in day or night? While the […]

Large mushrooms arising from forest soil are likely to be ectomycorrhizal, at least in temperate or northern forests, while small ones found on decaying leaves or on wood are more likely to be saprotrophs. Where do mushrooms most commonly grow? Mushrooms grow from fungal spores that thrive in damp, dark conditions. They require a medium […]

Not Enough Air Exchange Mushrooms don’t need as much fresh air as we do, but they still need it. Without any air exchange carbon dioxide levels build up and your mushrooms will emerge as stunted, spindly things that are all stalks and no caps. Can mushrooms grow without oxygen? No oxygen can be exchanged, anaerobic […]

Humidity: Mushrooms need constant, high humidity to develop properly. This requires a humidifier and a means of keeping a constant Relative Humidity (RH) between 80-90%. Can mushrooms have too much humidity? At a minimum mushrooms should be kept above 70%rH. For some species too much humidity can result in areas of bacterial blotch. This can […]

The mycelium is the vegetative growth of the mushroom which must form before the mushroom creates the fruiting bodiesfruiting bodiesA fruiting body is the multicellular structure of an organism on which spore-producing structures, such as basidia or asci, are born. Fruiting body may also refer to: Fruiting body (bacteria), the aggregation of myxobacterial cells when […]

Mushrooms need water for their fruit to “grow”. That is why a saucer and a humidity tent is included with Mushroom Kits TM. Mushrooms have no skin so they can lose water to the atmosphere very easily. That is why they grow in high humidity (lots of water vapor in the air) conditions. How much […]

Mushrooms can be cultivated hydroponically as fungi. A Mushroom growing hydroponically means that you are using growing mediums or water instead of soil to cultivate your crop. Hydroponic Mushrooms grow fast and are quite tasty. Hydroponically grown Mushrooms have a unique appearance and are of greater quality. Can mushrooms grow on any surface? Mushrooms are […]

Mushrooms are best grown under-cover, where temperature and moisture can be controlled. A shed, garage, garden cold frame or cellar will work well – anywhere out of the sun where it’s possible to give mushrooms their optimum growing temperature of around 15°C (the temperature shouldn’t go below 10°C or above 20°C). What conditions are best […]

The answer is yes! Mushrooms produce a high yield and can grow in small spaces, making them one of the easiest and most lucrative crops for even beginner growers. There are many types of mushrooms that can be grown at home, and some species are easier to grow than others. How long does it take […]

High heat, excess moisture and low lighting provide the growing conditions that allow mushrooms to flourish on bathroom floors, walls or even ceilings, particularly around areas where moisture collects or pools. Do mushrooms mean mold? The Short Answer. No, mushrooms are a form of fungi, and while mold is also a fungus, mushrooms are not […]

People get sporotrichosissporotrichosisSporotrichosis, also known as rose handler’s disease, is a fungal infection that affects skin, lungs, bone and joint, and can be widespread. It presents with firm painless nodules that later ulcerate. It can be localized or widespread.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sporotrichosis Can a mushroom grow on human? For a very long time, mushroom-forming […]