08/27/2022
The mushrooms don't stop!
With so many myths regarding mushrooms. It's easy to feel nervous about picking and eating a wild one.
*Make sure you carry a mesh bag, so the spores can travel as you harvest* MYTH
Mycelium is under us everywhere and is the most prolific lifeform on the planet. It doesn't need your help in that way. So pick away. I commonly stash them in a backpack or small sack while on the trails.
*Make sure you cut the mushroom at the base to ensure you aren't hurting them and they will grow back* MYTH
The Mycelium network under the soil is what the fruiting bodies[mushrooms] sprout from. Ripping the entire mushroom up isn't killing the network under the soil. So harvest away as best you can.
Mushrooms are super unique, in the fact that they breathe oxygen, and exhale carbon dioxide. They are very much alive, and should be ingested by everyone for the nutrient density and medicinal properties alike. We are fortunate to have a plethora of wild natives that seasonally flavor your food as well as sustain a healthy body and mind.
