It is impossible to grow a good harvest without timely fertilizing. Thanks to complex nutrition, plants grow and develop. Orchard thanks us a bountiful harvest, flower bed - long flowering. How not to get confused among the huge amount of fertilizers for both the garden and vegetable garden? When is the right time to apply fertilizer? You will find answers to these questions in our article.
Where to buy fertilizers?
The Sweet Roslyn online store offers a huge range of fertilizers; from us you can buy fertilizer for the garden, vegetable garden, lawn and flower bed. A description of each type of fertilizer will help you make right choice. You can place an order through the shopping cart on the website or from the manager by phone.
What groups are fertilizers divided into?
Depending on the composition and method of production, fertilizers are divided into groups:
- organic;
- mineral;
- organo-mineral.
Mineral fertilizers are fertilizers that are obtained chemically and contain complex chemical compounds inorganic nature. They are used as starting fertilizers when planting plants, as well as for feeding during the growing season. Mineral fertilizers, in turn, are divided into:
Phosphorus fertilizers. Phosphorus contributes to the formation of resistance in plants to drought and frost. Superphosphate, double superphosphate.
Nitrogen fertilizers. Nitrogen is a building protein of plant cells. It stimulates the development of green mass of the plant. We recommend applying fertilizers that contain nitrogen in the spring and until mid-summer. From the second half of summer, plants need to be prepared for winter; during this period it is important to fertilize with fertilizers that contain phosphorus and potassium. Nitrate, Urea, Ammonium carbonate salt.
Potash fertilizers. Potassium increases the resistance of plants to frost and drought, stimulates the formation of friendly fruit ovaries and long flowering at ornamental plants. You can buy potash fertilizers in our online store.
Microfertilizers. This is a variety mineral fertilizers, which contain microelements: boron, zinc, manganese, magnesium, copper, etc. The need of plants for microfertilizers is extremely high. For example, treating a strawberry plantation with microfertilizers containing boron promotes the formation of berry buds for the next season. The most popular microfertilizers are Helatin-F.
Organic fertilizers are obtained as a result of the natural processing of organic substances. Organic fertilizers improve the structure of the soil, make it looser, and activate the activity of beneficial microorganisms in the soil. We recommend using organic fertilizers as a top dressing during the growing season. Humisol, Humipas.
Organo-mineral fertilizers combine both organic and mineral components. The most popular representatives of this category: Agrolife and Zeolorg. Known cases cohabitation of champignons with orchids, clerodendrum, and indoor cereal.
Where to buy complex fertilizers?
Fertilizers that contain the main macroelements: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are called complex. The most popular fertilizer among gardeners is Nitroammofska. This is a universal fertilizer for both the garden and vegetable garden.***
- This mushroom grew in flower pot with primrose obconica. What is the reason for the appearance? Does this harm the plant, if so, how to avoid further occurrence?
Grew up in a flower pot meadow champignon or another type of champignon. As champignons age, the plates under the cap darken, and the mushroom itself has a pleasant mushroom aroma. Fungal spores got into the pot along with peat soil and partially rotted pieces of roots and stems of cereals or woody plants. Warmth and excess humidity promoted the germination of fungal spores and the growth of mycelium. When the mycelium accumulates a sufficient amount of nutrients, a fruiting body grows - a mushroom. The number of new mushrooms grown will depend on the food supply. Under the mushroom cap, many spores form on the plates, which will then be distributed by air currents throughout the room where the flower grows. If the soil in other flowerpots is peaty with organic, unrotted inclusions, then mushrooms can begin to grow there too. The photo shows a mass of fungal spores settled on the leaves of the primrose.
After the mycelium and other soil microorganisms digest (destroy) pieces of organic matter, the mushrooms die or the mycelium entwines the roots of the flower and feeds at the expense of the plant, but not to harm. The mycelium gives plants minerals and nitrogenous substances, water, and takes away sugars, which are synthesized in the green cells of the flower. Such interchange is called symbiosis, and the intertwining of mycelium and roots is called mycorrhiza. However, each type of fungus does not form mycorrhiza with all plants in a row, but only with those that are suitable for it. chemical composition nutrients.
There are known cases of champignons cohabiting with orchids, clerodendrum, dracaenas, and cereal indoor plants. Maybe the champignon will make friends with primrose obconica. But such friendship is for indoor plants need not. Fungal spores can cause allergies in both people and pets. Other types of mold fungi, which are dangerous to humans, like to settle on mushrooms. Therefore, it is better to remove mushrooms from pots.
The easiest way to destroy mushrooms is to remove the mushroom itself and spill the soil with a warm, dark pink solution of potassium permanganate. The mycelium also dies when mycosporin is added to the soil. If this does not help, you need to treat the soil surface with iron sulfate, 0.1 g per 1 liter of water. Or pour a 1.5% solution copper sulfate, or diluted dishwashing detergent, or 0.2% solution systemic fungicide(topsin, basezol).
However, there are types of mushrooms that are grown in flower pots. This tree mushrooms entitled " reishi" or " Lingzhi" Botanical name - ganoderma mushroom or varnished tinder fungus. Mushrooms growing on a stump fruit trees, buried in the soil. The diameter of the reishi cap is about 10 cm. The surface of the mushroom cap is covered with concentric rings of different tones. The color of the caps is often reddish-brown (however, there are yellow, red-brown, and even black reishi). The tissue of the mushroom is light reddish and hardens with age. The reishi leg is almost chocolate-like. Its thickness reaches 2 cm, and its length gradually increases to 10 cm.
It has become fashionable to have such mushrooms in the house. This fashion came from China and Japan. Almost mystical quality reishi mushroom is its ability to increase mental strength, restore a person’s physical and emotional health. Medicines are prepared from mushrooms that regulate the psyche and have a calming effect on the central nervous system without causing drowsiness. Reishi stimulates the formation of endorphins in the body - hormones of joy. This valuable property of sacred mushrooms has been used by Buddhist monks since ancient times.
It is not difficult to grow reishi at home. It is necessary to avoid drying out or waterlogging the substrate. They put them in shady place, temperature 18–26 degrees, air humidity about 75%. When the top layer of soil in the pot dries out, carefully water it.
Home-grown reishi mushrooms are suitable (fresh or dried) for making mushroom infusion or medicinal tea.
Hello. Recently I was watering my flowers and found a real mushroom in one of the pots. I have no idea where it came from. Tell me, can it harm indoor plants? And is it possible to grow mushrooms in pots?
Zinaida Kulish, Voronezh
Hello, Zinaida. Anything could grow on you, even a toadstool. But most often they sprout in flower pots Champignon. You can identify them by their pleasant mushroom aroma. The older the champignon, the darker its plates under the cap will be.
Spores in the pot mushrooms fall with peat soil, with pieces of unrotten roots and stems of plants. And heat and humidity give impetus to the germination of fungal spores.
When mycelium will digest all the pieces of organic matter - the mushrooms will either die, or the mycelium will entwine the roots and feed on the plant, but not to any detriment. The result will be a kind of symbiosis: the mycelium will give the plant minerals and nitrogen substances and water, and take away sugars that are synthesized in the green cells of the flower. There are known cases of champignons “cohabiting” with orchids, clerodendrum, dracaenas and cereals.
REMEMBER!
Fungal spores can cause serious allergic reactions in both humans and animals. Therefore, it is better to remove mushrooms from pots. The easiest way to get rid of mushrooms is to water the soil with a warm, dark red solution of manganese or add mycosporin.
There are several types mushrooms, which can be grown in flower pots. For example, reishi tree mushrooms. They grow on the stumps of fruit trees buried in the soil.
The tradition of growing these in the house came to us from Japan. There, reishi is revered for its mystical ability to increase a person’s mental strength and restore physical and emotional health.
Reishi is prepared from sedatives regulating the psyche. In addition, reishi stimulates the production of endorphins - hormones of joy.
Growing reishi at home is not difficult at all. All that is required is to prevent the substrate from drying out or becoming waterlogged. Water when the top layer of soil dries out. The reishi pot should be placed in the shade. Comfortable temperature: +18-26 C, humidity about 75%.
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Appeared white mold on the ground in flower pots occurs due to improper care or the influence of negative external factors. Plaque usually begins to spread where the soil and the pot touch. It may be white or Brown and has a high rate of spread.
There are always a lot of spores in the air. Under favorable conditions environment from them colonies of fungi are formed, which begin to multiply rapidly.
Types of mold
When faced with a problem such as mold in a flower pot, how to get rid of it depends on its type and the reasons for its occurrence.
Black mold
Black mold occurs due to high humidity. It can have different shades.
When this type of mold appears, you should immediately begin the process of getting rid of it, since it is the most dangerous for humans. Interaction with it can lead to the appearance allergic reaction and breathing problems.
White types of fungus
White mold often appears in the soil, on trees and plants. The most common species, which mainly appears in flower pots.
By appearance This fungus looks like salt stains. They differ in structure. Salt deposits are microcrystalline formations that do not lose their shape. Mold can easily be rubbed in your hands.
Efflorescence
If a coating in the form of white, grayish or green spots is noticed on the soil, then this may be efflorescence - the result chemical reactions, has nothing to do with mold. It negatively affects not only the outer part of the soil, but also penetrates into the inner layers.
Mold control methods
If mold appears in the ground and smells rotten, then it is necessary to adjust the plant’s watering schedule. It is recommended to reduce the frequency of watering and reduce the volume of liquid. Some plants just need moist soil. Otherwise, the roots may begin to rot, leading to fungal infections.
With abundant but infrequent watering, it is necessary to systematically loosen the soil. Moreover, deep layers must be affected. But you should be careful, as you can damage the root system.
How to get rid of mold in flower pots without harming the plant:
- If fungus is detected, it is necessary to remove the outer layer of soil from the flower pot. If this is not done, the infectious fungus will begin to spread to the inner layers, which will lead to rotting and death of the flower.
- Next, you need to moisten the lower layers of the soil. To do this, pour a glass of water diluted in it into the pot. citric acid. The acidic environment prevents the fungus from multiplying, which has a beneficial effect on the growth of the flower.
- The removed layer should be replaced with new soil.. It is necessary to add bactericidal agents to it, which will also act as filter components for incoming moisture. It is recommended to use additives such as crushed sphagnum moss and charcoal pieces.
- Next, the ground is watered with a special composition made from foundation sol.: 2 grams of product must be diluted in 1 liter of water. If the infection spreads to the plant itself, it should also be treated with a solution.
In order for soil cultivation to have an effective result, it is periodically necessary to loosen its top layer. This will lead to an even distribution of moisture and prevent stagnation.
If the soil in the pot is covered with white mold, then it is necessary to water the plant with a solution of water and citric acid at least twice a month. For 1 glass of liquid, take 0.5 teaspoon of acid.
Video: Mold in a flower pot, how to get rid of it white plaque on the ground.
Transplanting a plant
If mold appears in a flower pot, how to get rid of it quickly and effectively? In an effective way eliminating a fungal infection is to transplant the plant into new pot with complete soil replacement. The soil should be selected taking into account all the rules for planting. For certain plants, it is necessary to find out the optimal humidity in advance.
Soil disinfection
To get rid of infection and the smell of mold, you can disinfect the soil according to the instructions:
- Separate the contaminated soil from the roots of the plant.
- Remove the soil from the flower pot and transfer it to another container.
- Put the water to boil.
- Pour boiling water over the soil.
- Place the soil on a baking sheet and bake in the oven.
- Wait until the substrate cools down.
- Treat the pot with a special disinfectant. You can also fire the pots with an open fire.
- Return the soil to the pot and plant the flower.
Purchased funds
You can get rid of mold using chemicals. They can be purchased at flower shops.
But when choosing this method, you should consider:
- type of soil;
- plant characteristics;
- degree of spread of the fungus;
- what fertilizers were used to till the soil.
Using the wrong product can have the opposite effect.. And sometimes it is impossible to use chemical reagents to eliminate moldy stains.
Preference should be given to organic preparations that affect the soil and make it unfavorable for the development of fungus.
Danger to plants
Why it is necessary to get rid of mold and not allow it to spread:
- The plant begins to hurt because the mold does not give nutrients get into stems, leaves and flowers.
- The root system does not receive enough oxygen.
- Fungus in the soil can cause various flower diseases.
- Due to increased humidity, the roots of the plant may begin to rot.
If you do not fight the mold fungus, the plant will rot and die.
Causes of the appearance and spread of fungus
There may be several reasons why fungus forms on the soil surface:
- Using the wrong regime for watering the plant, which leads to stagnation of liquid and increased soil moisture.
- Reduced temperature and high humidity the room in which the flower is located.
- Use for cold water irrigation.
- Poorly functioning drainage system. If the holes do not match the size of the pot, they become clogged. Which leads to stagnation of water in the soil. After 2-4 days, the first traces of mold may appear.
- Poor quality soil.
Excess moisture and infrequent ventilation contribute to the rapid spread of mold.. The most common times for infection to appear are autumn and spring. During these periods of time, the room accumulates cold air, which leads to slow evaporation of moisture from the soil surface. As a result, fluid stagnation occurs and fungal spores spread.
The cause of fungus can be increased dampness in the house. This may be due to poor communication systems or the presence of a basement.
Preventive measures to prevent the appearance of mold
What to do to prevent fungus in flower pots:
- systematically loosen the soil - these actions will provide the lower layers with oxygen and increase the degree of ventilation of the substrate;
- do drainage system in accordance with regulations;
- keep plants in flower pots that have holes in the bottom required quantity and corresponding size;
- feed the soil with activated carbon or wood ash– this will help improve the ventilation process and protect against infections.
In the absence of signs of infection, for prevention the soil should be treated with potassium permanganate. The procedure must be carried out once a month. But Do not use too concentrated a solution, this can lead to the death of the plant.
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Vasily Dmitrievich
Local amateur gardener and site editor.
Another folk remedy is garlic. It prevents the development of fungus. The garlic is cut into several pieces and placed next to the stem of the plant while watering. After the soil dries, it is removed.
Tips for preventing soil contamination by fungus
If you regularly take preventive measures, you can avoid problems such as mold and rotten smell. The process of getting rid of fungus is much more difficult and takes longer. By creating favorable conditions for plant growth and acquiring high-quality soil, the likelihood of the soil becoming infected with a fungus is minimal. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure systematic ventilation, sufficient lighting and an optimal level of air humidity.
Indoor plants should not be in a draft. Special shelves or stands for flowers are best suited.
If you have indoor plants in your home, it is not advisable to use a humidifier. Since when elevated level humidity is created favorable conditions for the development of infection.
In order not to think about the question of how to remove mold from the soil, some tips should be followed:
- buy soil at specialized retail outlets;
- before purchasing, you need to read the composition of the soil;
- if the substrate is too heavy, then it is not recommended to purchase it, as the fungus will spread even faster in it;
- Before planting a plant, it is advisable to treat the soil with potassium permanganate; it will disinfect it and reduce the likelihood of fungus appearing.
Before breeding certain types Plants need to become familiar with their growth characteristics and follow the recommendations for watering them.
BIG HARVEST OF MUSHROOMS AND SIGNSAutumn time is famous not only for the beauty of nature preparing for hibernation, but also for its gifts. And we will not talk about what we grew in our garden, but about what our forests are rich in. Namely, about mushrooms. Moreover, these amazing creatures of nature are associated with a lot of folk signs and superstitions that mushroom pickers have noticed.
Why are there a lot of mushrooms in the forest, a big harvest: signs
As mentioned earlier in the article, there is a sign that the abundance of mushrooms in the forest promises an imminent war. Moreover, war is understood not only as battles, weapons and shots. Even the increased internal discontent in the country is associated with mushrooms.
Why with mushrooms, and not with berries or fruits? Because mushrooms still remain a completely unexplored substance. They are neither classified as plants nor animals. There is a whole form of life that is called “mushrooms”. There is even a version about the alien origin of this species, but it is hard to believe.
Here's what else, besides war, is associated with a huge mushroom harvest:
- change of power in the country
- famine (for several years after harvest)
- diseases, epidemics, many deaths
A lot of porcini mushrooms: a sign
Porcini mushrooms are boletus mushrooms, the rarest and most beloved by mushroom pickers. You can go for a long time to find a real porcini mushroom. In a normal year, it grows alone, hiding in leaves and grass. Finding him is a real success.
In a mushroom year, you can often find a whole clearing of white mushrooms, and if they are still clean and free of worms, consider yourself incredibly lucky. Take a knife, sit back and enjoy the “quiet hunt”.
a basket of pure porcini mushrooms pleases the eye So what do people associate with a large harvest of porcini mushrooms? All with the same war. And also with bread. “If it’s mushroomy, then it’s bready.” So it says popular belief. And indeed, mushroom years are famous for a good harvest of rye and wheat, but this is most likely due to the same weather.
Why pick mushrooms in a leap year?
Is it possible to pick mushrooms in leap year? All mushroom pickers who respect signs want to know the answer to this question.
Leap year is considered by astrologers to be the beginning of a four-year cycle. This year you cannot start any new business, there is a high probability of failure. Elderly people believe that the more mushrooms you collect this year, the more coffins you will take to the graveyard. In other words, picking mushrooms in a leap year means bringing death and misfortune to your family.
It is known for certain that the mycelium regenerates every few years. And if Last year the life of the mycelium fell on a leap year - there is a chance of being poisoned by these same mushrooms. They say that even edible mushrooms can become deadly poisonous. But the degeneration of mycelium can occur in any year, not just a leap year. Therefore, you can still pick mushrooms in a leap year.
Why did mushrooms grow in a flower pot?
Can it grow into indoor pot mushroom? Quite. If you use forest or garden soil, there may well be fungal spores or even part of the mycelium there. There are no special signs associated with the appearance of a mushroom in a pot with a flower. Moreover, mushrooms are even grown specifically at home, using the same pots. It is very easy to grow champignons this way.
Advice! Most often, toadstool spores end up in pots; be careful and do not try to eat them.
Why did the mushrooms grow on the grave?
There is a belief that mushrooms grow on the graves of those who died from various serious illnesses, and picking mushrooms at the grave means inviting illness and adversity upon oneself. In fact, mushrooms can grow if spores get into the ground. Accordingly, the condition for the presence of diseases in the deceased is not at all mandatory.
Important! Don't pick mushrooms at the grave. This cannot be done not only because of beliefs, but for aesthetic reasons.
Witch's circle - mushrooms: signs
Mushrooms are also associated with legends about witches and witchcraft. There is even an expression "witch's circle." This is a circle formed naturally by mushrooms, while the grass inside the circle, for unknown reasons, withers and dries up. Most likely, the mycelium simply gradually fills this circle, so the grass has nowhere to grow, and it withers.
But people said: if there are a lot of mushrooms, the evil spirits have raged and acquired unprecedented power. Such mushroom circles were associated with a witch's Sabbath and were avoided.
Whether or not to cut mushrooms from this circle is up to each individual. People who do not believe in legends and omens do not disdain such luck - where else can you collect a whole basket of mushrooms in 15 minutes? People who respect superstitions avoid the “witch’s circle” and under no circumstances enter it, much less cut mushrooms, so as not to disturb the forest spirits.
Grew up in the yard at the doorstep: signs
If mushrooms grow at your doorstep, wait for news. So it says folk sign. Mushrooms on the doorstep are also associated with wealth or an addition to the family. If the mushrooms are edible, the news will be good, if the toadstools are probably bad. In any case, it is not worth removing these mushrooms, especially if they do not interfere with walking and do not grow. If the mycelium begins to actively grow and becomes a strong nuisance, dig up the soil. But this should only be done with toadstools. Edible mushrooms grown at the doorstep can be safely eaten after heat treatment.
Signs for porcini mushrooms in June, July, August
Porcini mushrooms are especially famous for their omens. Most often, boletus mushrooms are called fly agaric neighbors. If there are fly agarics, look nearby White mushroom. This sign is especially relevant in the summer months: June, July and August.
Also, a summer omen about porcini mushrooms includes the appearance of morels. They say that if the morels are gone, expect a harvest of porcini mushrooms. Morels leave early; usually in June it is already difficult to find them. They also say that if there are no morels, then there will be no porcini mushrooms.
porcini mushrooms in July and August are a frequent and welcome find Each mushroom picker has his own signs that have evolved over the years. Any mushroom picker values these signs and believes in them.
You can eat all mushrooms, but only some of them - only once in your life. Many signs about mushrooms modern people We don’t know each other, but everyone knows this one. The point is that you should never take mushrooms that you don’t know. Get poisoned by this delicious dish it can be done very simply. But it's not just about that. There are mushrooms that you can eat for a year, two, three, and then suddenly get very sick and even die. These mushrooms include pig mushrooms. Previously, they were collected, salted, pickled and eaten with pleasure. But today it has already been proven that they are poisonous, only their poison does not act immediately, but accumulates in the body for several years, and then it can “shoot” so that it is no longer possible to save a person.
If mushrooms grow on the wall of a house, then the person who lives in it will become rich. It has been noticed that often what a person believes in with all his soul necessarily comes true. But in this case it is completely unrelated to this sign. You can believe that you will become rich if you get fired from your job, but if you don’t believe it with all your heart, then nothing will work. So, for those who listen to signs, but do not blindly believe in them, it should be noted that mushrooms that have grown on the wall of a house will bring nothing but the destruction of the walls. If you have to repair a wall, or even build new house, will you really become richer? It’s best to get rid of this wall disease right away, otherwise you can end up with a lot of everyday problems.
If you saw a small mushroom and left it to grow further, then it will not grow anymore. People believe that a mushroom grows only as long as no one sees it. Any look of a person is an evil eye that does not allow him to grow further. Of course, centuries of human observations cannot be ignored. But no one sat and watched every little mushroom that they saw. Maybe someone cut off a grown mushroom, and another, small one grew next to that place. After all, they grow very quickly. Where there was nothing two days ago, today there may be a magnificent forest creature.
If a person loves to bow to the earth, then he will not be left without mushrooms. There is no need to argue here. It's about hard work. How do mushrooms grow? They can hide under leaves, under fallen pine needles. In order to find a good mushroom, you need to look under each tubercle, but so as not to damage the mycelium. To do this, you need to not only dig into the ground with a stick, but also bend down and carefully look under the leaf. Look, the most beautiful mushroom will be found. And someone can go around the entire forest and still not find anything.
A mushroom torn from the ground is lost forever. This statement only looks like a sign, but in fact it is a real rule that should be followed by any person who goes into the forest to collect the “harvest.” If you collect mushrooms that have plates under the cap, for example, russula, then you only need to cut them off with a knife. But if you find those specimens that have a sponge under the cap, for example, white boletus, boletus, boletus, polish or oiler, then they need to be twisted out of the ground. And be sure to cover the place where you picked the mushroom with earth and preferably trample it down. In this case, in this place and next year you will be able to harvest a good harvest, and the mycelium will remain intact. We once encountered the fact that lazy people came to buy mushrooms. They simply walked through the forest and dragged rakes behind them. They took everything that was good. But after them, in the most mushroom places, nothing grew for seven years, neither edible nor poisonous. It’s easy to spoil, but it’s better to get a harvest every year.
Where you find one mushroom, look for another. The mycelium really stretches far. Therefore, if you find a good mushroom, be sure to squat down, and while you clean the found mushroom, look around. If you look carefully, you will definitely find at least one more, and if you are lucky, even more. This rule has been tested many times and has always worked.
When the midges start flying, then you need to prepare the baskets. Mushrooms can be found at almost any time of the year. They begin to appear in the spring, as soon as there is heavy rainfall. Some varieties of mushrooms also grow in summer. Even in winter, you can dig up mushrooms under the snow if you know the places where they grow. One of our friends went for mushrooms exclusively in winter. He said that at this time the mushrooms, although glass, were not eaten by worms. But the most best time for picking mushrooms it is autumn. It is at this time that midges begin to pester people, sensing the approach of cold weather. That’s why people say that if midges have become annoying, then it’s time for mushrooms.
When the pine trees are sprinkled with golden pollen, that year the boletus will come in droves. In this case, it is a figurative expression. Pine is evergreen, it is rarely seen with yellow needles unless the tree is diseased. People have noticed that once every three to four years, strange pollen falls next to fallen pine needles, a mysterious golden color. Biologists also do not explain this phenomenon in any way. But it is precisely in these years that you can harvest the largest harvest of boletus - the most delicious mushrooms for the marinade.
If the clouds begin to cling to the tops of the forest, then take a basket and go for mushrooms. Low clouds are the formation of fog. When there is thick fog over the ground, therefore the ground is wet. What's best for good growth mushrooms? Of course, moisture! So it turns out that under such conditions you can always return from the forest with a good harvest.
If it's raining lightly and without wind, then it's time to pick mushrooms. Strong winds with heavy rains - this is typical for summer, but not for autumn. It rains in autumn. Abundant? Yes. But extreme situations You can no longer expect it. Therefore, any rain will be considered quiet. So, every rain is a signal, grab a basket and run into the forest.
There are a lot of fly agarics in the forest, which means you can expect a lot of white ones. Indeed, the growth conditions of these fungi are very similar. The only difference is that some of them are poisonous, while others can be eaten and not be afraid. However, there really is a connection. However, fly agarics are always in sight, and white ones are hiding. But the one who searches, knowing about this sign, will always be able to collect a full basket of porcini mushrooms, and maybe even more than one. In this regard, there is another sign - the red fly agaric shows the way to the porcini mushroom. Go for fly agarics - you are sure to find the most elite mushrooms.
When it rains in the evening, expect mushrooms in the morning. Mushrooms really grow very quickly. And they grow mainly at night. It’s not for nothing that people talk about everything that quickly appears and grows like mushrooms. Quite often, those who go for mushrooms every day during the season notice that where there was nothing yesterday, mushrooms are already growing today.
When you find a white one, stop. Mushrooms don't grow like regular plants. Their roots - mycelium - can stretch for several tens of meters. Therefore, a mushroom can appear anywhere. If you are lucky enough to find a white mushroom, and not only white mushrooms, be sure to stop and carefully look around. It cannot be that he is the only one in this place. When an attentive mushroom picker looks around, it almost always turns out that he has found himself in a good fruitful clearing.
If the paths in the forest are covered with mold, then there will be a lot of mushrooms this year. The people believe in this sign sacredly. The fact is that mushrooms are also mold, although it’s tasty. If mold appears on forest paths, it means that the most suitable weather has arrived. good harvest mushrooms
And in winter I would eat a fungus, but the snow is deep. Usually no one picks mushrooms in winter. You can't see anything under the snow. However, old people claim that an experienced mushroom picker can always find mushrooms under the snow. Most often, this experience is used in the case when, due to circumstances, you have to spend the night in the forest near a fire. Under the snow, mushrooms left over from the fall are very well preserved, but in the spring, when the snow begins to melt, they spoil very quickly. You can't eat spring mushrooms. It is believed that they, like a sponge, absorb all the dirt that has accumulated on the ground during the winter.
The mushroom has outgrown - the man has found danger on his nose. Everything has its time. It is better to collect fewer mushrooms, but those that are tasty and safe. How older mushroom, the more likely it is to be poisoned by it, even if it is completely edible. The most delicious and safest mushrooms are only when they are small and young. Old mushrooms absorb all the bad things from the earth, in addition, worms are very fond of them.
There are many signs among people about mushroom pickers. And that's not all they talk about knowledgeable people. But every person who is going to go into the forest should know the basic signs about mushrooms. Firstly, this is useful in order not to waste your time, and secondly, with such knowledge you can collect much more good and tasty mushrooms.
Source : Superstition.Ru