Category: Vegetables

Do Mushrooms Die On Their Own?

Mushrooms will go away on their own once the weather dries out. Keep in mind that although these fruiting bodies have disappeared, the fungal mycelia is still growing in the soil. The fungus will continue to grow and persist as long as there is plenty of organic matter to feed upon. How long do mushrooms […]

What Happens To Mushrooms When They Die?

Death. Once a fungus has completed creating spores through meiosis, it effectively dies. The spores spread and the remaining stalk and hyphae do not got through another fruiting process. The remnants of the fungus then decompose in the soil. Can mushrooms live forever? Live forever? Mushrooms’ spores can sit dormant for decades and still grow […]

Can Mushrooms Live Forever?

Actually fungi is closer to animals than plants are in some ways. After a mushroom, the flower of the mycelium or body of the fungal growth, has been cut it can grow and mature to finish producing spores. So it can remain living even after it has been severed from it’s growing medium for awhile. […]

How Do Mushrooms Grow Food?

How Do Mushrooms Grow? Mushrooms grow from spores (not seeds) that are so tiny you can’t see individual spores with the naked eye. Rather than soil, these spores rely on substances like sawdust, grain, straw, or wood chips for nourishment. A blend of the spores and these nutrient sources is called spawn. How do mushrooms […]

Do Mushrooms Eat Dead Animals?

Fungi eat decaying organic matter. Fungi eat dead and living trees, leaves, plants, fruits, vegetables, and animals. Fungi are omnivores, though some species eat only plants or animals. Do fungi eat all dead animals? They eat a variety of things, including leaves, fruits, fallen trees, dead animals, and dung. Some fungi also eat living things, […]

Are Collard Greens High Oxalate?

Some plant foods extremely high in oxalates include, but not limited to: Leafy greens – spinach, Swiss chard, kale, collard greens, celery, parsley, endive, beetroot greens, dandelion greens, and turnip greens. Which greens are low in oxalates? The Best Low Oxalate Greens Arugula. Romaine Lettuce. Iceberg Lettuce. Kale. Cabbage. Mustard, Turnip and Collard Greens. Bok […]

How Do Mushrooms Break Down Food?

Unlike animals, fungi do not ingest (take into their bodies) their food. Fungi release digestive enzymes into their food and digest it externally. They absorb the food molecules that result from the external digestion. How does a mushroom decompose things? Mushrooms are decomposers because like other fungi, they break down dead and decaying matter to […]

Can Mushrooms Grow On A Person?

Fungi thrive in cool moist areas like the basement and in between walls. Fungi grow by shedding tiny spores (think of plant seeds) in the air. These spores can land on your skin or you can inhale them. Can a mushroom grow on you? Since that shocking discovery 70 years ago, researchers have documented this […]

Are Collard Greens Bitter Raw?

Raw collard greens are bitter, but not quite as bitter as kale. Heat mellows the flavor a bit and brings out a subtle earthiness. How do you get the bitterness out of collard greens? Use salt. Salt is a friend to bitter greens, whether you plan to eat them raw or cooked. Mellow the bitter […]

Are Cooked Collard Greens Fattening?

But, research has proven that steamed collard greens have equal–if not better–cholesterol-lowering properties than their leafy relatives. Kleiner adds that they’re extremely low in calories (35 calories in half a cup of cooked greens) and are rich in folate, calcium, dietary fiber, and vitamins E, A, K, and C. Is collard greens good for weight […]

Are Tabasco Peppers The Same As Cayenne Peppers?

Tabasco and cayenne peppers share a very similar heat profile, but tabasco peppers are known for their juiciness too. That’s quite different from cayenne (or any hot pepper), and it could definitely change a recipe’s overall flavor. Still, for salsas and hot sauces, tabasco peppers can definitely work. Are tabasco peppers cayenne? Tabasco peppers range […]

Does Collard Greens Taste Bitter?

If you do not live in the southern United States, then you may never have tasted collard greens. They’re a naturally hearty and slightly tough, leafy vegetable often paired with fried chicken, honey-glazed ham or roasted pork. Eaten alone, they can impart a bitter taste. How do you get the bitterness out of collard greens? […]

What Vegetable Has An Aniseed Taste?

Fennel. Fennel is a vegetable that is either loved or hated. The lovers out there will appreciate its crunchy, celery-like texture and its unique licorice-y, anise-y flavor. The haters may appreciate fennel more in its cooked form. What is the vegetable that tastes like aniseed? fennelFrom bulb to stalk to frond, here’s how to grow, […]

Why Are Fish Attracted To Anise Oil?

Fish are absolutely attracted to the taste and smell of anise. It’s something new that they likely haven’t tasted. Anise Oil smells exactly like black licorice. It has a strong scent, and you can’t miss it whenever you’re around it. Why is anise used for fishing? A simple way to administer anise is in oil […]

How Hot Is Cayenne Pepper?

30,000–50,000. Cayenne Pepper: A thin, red chili pepper in the nightshade family that is typically used in a dried, ground form. Scoville heat units: 30,000–50,000. Is cayenne pepper hotter than jalapeño? Cayenne is the main pepper in Frank’s Red Hot. Still a bit hotter these peppers are about 10-15 times hotter than the Jalapeno and […]