«Pannus ear-shaped» (Panus conchatus) - Organic Mushroom's Dry Mycelium

A couple of weeks ago it seemed that the mushroom year would be a lost one but bolete hunters could put their mushroom-searching urge to good use last week already. The first ceps, or king boletes.

Pleurotus Eryngii originated from the shores of Mediterranean Sea. It is therefore found in the Middle East and areas in the northern part of Africa. Other names used to refer to this mushroom include French Horn and King Trumpet Royale.

Shiitake possesses a distinctive smokey flavour, making it a great addition to casseroles, soups and oriental stir fries. The flavour and texture of outdoor natural log grown mushrooms is much superior to the Shiitake bought in the shops.

This petite mushroom is a nuisance to lawn owners: its mycelium browns the grass in arcs and rings. But it redeems itself by being a fine food. A homeowner can fight back by eating the mushrooms as they periodically appear.

Salsola komarovii, is considered one of Japan’s oldest vegetables. A gourmet speciality, popularly known as Okahijiki, it gets its name from the fact that it looks like seaweed (hijiki), but grows on land (oka).

This is the mid-early variety. Vegetation period is 75-85 days. The fruits are rounded, smooth, average weight 2.5-3.5 kg, light green with wide dark green blurred bands and with a slight wax coating.

This is a mid-ripening variety, the growing season from shoots to the beginning of fruiting 110-120 days. The bush is tall. The fruits are small, plum-shaped with a spout, red, medium weight 30-60 grams.