Mushroom, the great all rounder!
My last mushroom growing experience can only be sum up as a total disappointment. Not only have I paid good money ($20!!) for a kit, I was even diligently watering it day in and out but nothing. It produce absolutely nothing, zip. But you know, one should stop trying because of failures and boy am I happy with the result this time round! Big succulent mushrooms that is all ready for that morning omelette.
Mushroom harvest
My last mushroom growing experience can only be sum up as a total disappointment. Not only have I paid good money ($20!!) for a kit, I was even diligently watering it day in and out but nothing. It produce absolutely nothing, zip. But you know, one should stop trying because of failures and boy am I happy with the result this time round! Big succulent mushrooms that is all ready for that morning omelette.
What made this a success compared to last? Well, get a fresh kit for a start! The last one I bought was from Bunnings and god only knows how long has it been sitting on self. I could only imagine that most of it’s life giving spores are dead or well, half dead. Also, I’ve started much earlier this time. The instruction that came with the kit says the ideal growing temperature is between 17 – 23C. So, if you start a kit in the middle of summer in the garage, it will not exactly be a mushroom friendly environment.
Mushrooms are like weird little creatures; In a short period of time (i.e just 10 hours), you can literally see a difference in size. It’s like have little elfs that comes out to work on the mushroom while you are away! So, if you are thinking about growing something interesting this spring, why not give mushroom a go!
Mushroom (taken on 20/10/2010)
Mushroom (taken on 22/10/2010)