Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.) are an incredible genus that comes in many colors, are very easy to grow, and, according to Hobbs, are the third most cultivated mushroom in the world. They’ll grow in substrates ranging from supplemented sawdust to straw to toilet paper rolls and coffee grounds, making them an easy choice, especially for beginners.
Still, the concept of...
Wood Ear (Auricularia Auricula-Judae)
Where does this weird mushroom grow?
Wood ear mushrooms grow in temperate forests around the world. They usually pop up on older trees in groups, and grow on dead and living ash, spindle, and beech trees.
What’s unique about this mushroom?
As the name suggests, wood ear mushrooms look shockingly similar to human ears. Their color ranges from...
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