If you're planning to grow mushrooms, you'll be able to choose from many delicious varieties of them. While all of the species on this list are quite popular, this list is not exhaustive. Here's what you need to know about each of these common and delicious mushroom varieties:
Oyster Mushrooms
While there are many varieties of oyster mushrooms that you can choose from, the easiest variety to grow is the blue oyster mushroom. That's because they grow exceptionally fast and are compatible with many different types of substrate. Furthermore, they're known for having an exceptionally smooth texture. Their taste is relatively mild but stronger than most store-bought mushrooms.
Chanterelles
Chanterelles are another common variety of mushrooms chosen by home growers. They also have a smooth texture and relatively mild flavor. Their orange color and unique texture are what make them so popular. Not only that but they're also considered to be fairly easy to grow. Not only that, but they're compatible with a variety of substrates.
Shiitake Mushrooms
These iconic mushrooms are known for their meaty flavor and rich texture. In fact, their texture is so meaty that they're even used as a vegetarian/vegan-friendly replacement for grilled burgers! So, if you're looking for a mushroom species to grow at home, this can be a great choice. Not only are they delicious, but they're also quite easy to grow.
Reishi Mushrooms
These mushrooms are well known for their medicinal properties. Not only that, but they're also quite tasty. In fact, they go great with a wide range of dishes and can be added to capsules. They're shelf mushrooms, and that means they need a log of some kind to grow. However, there are many different types of wood that you can choose for the log, and you'll often be able to reuse the log quite a few times.
Chicken of the Woods
Chicken of the Woods mushrooms have a flavor that's remarkably similar to real chicken. Not only that, but they're fairly easy to grow as well. You can grow chicken of the woods mushrooms as a shelf mushroom, and there are many different types of wood that they're compatible with.
Morel Mushrooms
Morel mushrooms are quite challenging to grow, but they can be grown by home mushroom growers. However, you'll need to make sure that you choose the right soil. You can choose from yellow and black morels, and both of these varieties have a unique and delicious flavor that's highly sought after.
