Not many people know that the parasol mushroom is an edible mushroom. With a little skill you can also cultivate the parasol mushroom in the garden.
The Parasol Mushroom or Common Parasol Mushroom is not known to many as edible, but it is a tasty mushroom that is often found in native forests. With a few tricks you can cultivate the parasol mushroom in the garden.
The fungus grows between July and October along the edges of forests or paths. It grows very large and has a particularly striking screen.
Buy the mushroom cultures in the garden department
In the garden department you can get parasol mushroom cultures and grow the giant parasol mushrooms in the garden. They like a partially shaded and sheltered corner. However, the pure lawn is sufficient for the fungi. The culture only needs to be covered with some soil or sod so that the substrate is no longer visible. After a few months, the parasol mushrooms sprout here too.
Parasol mushrooms also suitable for freezing
They are now a real delicacy among edible mushrooms. They can be used in many dishes and you can also freeze the parasol mushrooms. With a bit of luck, the cultures will last for many years in your own garden and reproduce. You can buy the cultures, for example, at pilzshop.de.