I have a big crop of mushrooms growing in straw bales
I have a big crop of mushrooms growing in straw bales
The mushrooms are growing in one bale and a smaller crop of grass is popping out of some of the other bales
The mushrooms are growing in one bale and a smaller crop of grass is popping out of some of the other bales
The mushrooms are “inky cap mushrooms,” which are mushrooms that dissolve into a black goo after a day or so — I noticed the goo pretty heavily on one of the bales.
The mushrooms are “inky cap mushrooms,” which are mushrooms that dissolve into a black goo after a day or so — I noticed the goo pretty heavily on one of the bales.
Cornell University’s mushroom blog has an interesting post on inky caps and their tendency to destroy themselves.
Cornell University’s mushroom blog has an interesting post on inky caps and their tendency to destroy themselves.
In addition to sprouting mushrooms and grass, the bales are definitely heating up
In addition to sprouting mushrooms and grass, the bales are definitely heating up
I expect to be planting them out within a week or so.
I expect to be planting them out within a week or so.