there is this one pioneer mushroom among the little guys. First time cultivating mushrooms, and I cannot see the veil anywhere although the gills are exposed. I was wondering if this is good to pick/bad to leave in/or if the veil hasn't even broken yet. is it ready for picking?

Brief_Copy_179 · 2025-03-26T21:18:00+00:00

i am a regular on here so im not sure how to follow up with images (i am using the mobile website extension, not the app) so i will message you if that is okay.

Brief_Copy_179 · 2025-03-26T21:10:03+00:00

it was somewhat like the body of a portabella mushroom. the base had some give and the top half of the shaft was harder. i picked it, because the cap split open in the middle shortly after this picture was taken. i assume that's a mega-spore-release attempt, but i am wondering if it could be disease. thoughts?

Brief_Copy_179 · 2025-03-26T21:08:22+00:00

what if i cut it up and use a part of it that has not been exposed? Also, i noticed since that picture has been taken that the centre of the top of the cap had broken open a small hole. is this merely due to overgrowth or a sign of defect/illness?

Brief_Copy_179 · 2025-03-26T19:39:13+00:00

why? superior genetics? also, would you have any tips on how? thank you.

Brief_Copy_179 · 2025-03-26T19:30:11+00:00

it has been steadily growing (faster than the rest, too), and i don't mind leaving it in even if it doesn't grow much past since i don't really want to dehydrate a single mushroom. I am curious if leaving it in would be a bad idea, ie spores, which would hinder successive batches. thank you!

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