Subject: Re: Mushrooms !!!!!
From: Rev Chuck <cdu.b@erolls.com>
Organization: Erol's Internet Services
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 98 08:43:30
Message-ID: <MOD$980610.28018@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$980606.13236@rec.gardens.ecosystems> <MOD$980607.19044@rec.gardens.ecosystems> <MOD$980608.10935@rec.gardens.ecosystems> <MOD$980609.11719@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
How can I then *encourage* them? And what's involved with innoculating
my compost pile with found mushrooms, even ones I have no plans on
eating?
zvan@my-dejanews.com wrote:
>
> In article <MOD$980608.10935@rec.gardens.ecosystems>,
> lindat5@austin360.com wrote:
> >
> >
> > >>
> > > Why do you think they should be eliminated? All they are doing
> > >is helping to break down your mulch, with the side-effect of
> > >generating humus and minerals which can be used by your preferred
> > >plants.
> >
> > Excellant point! Indeed, mushrooms generally come from things breaking
> > down in the soil.
> >
> > linda terrell
> >
>
> if you really are smart, you would inoculate your compost pile with edible
> mushrooms, then you would get
>
> - readily available nutrients thanks to the mushrooms and
> - and extra veggie.
>
> i have done so with the wood chips in my asparagus bed. results next year,
> but i already have a shiitake-inoculated log which is great.
>
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