The cep mushrooms is one of the most popular in the kitchen, much loved for his versatility and for its unique flavor. 
Under the name of Porcini is usually referred to a fungus of the genus Boletus, a squat appearance, and often large. It 'a symbiotic fungus and gregarious, common in forests of chestnut and oak, fir and beech forests in.
Mushroom picking in the woods is an praticatissima and therefore regulated in many areas by regular checks to prevent the depletion or defacement of the environment.
Not all of course have the opportunity to go personally to collect their own mushrooms. Nor capabilities: research requires some skill, experience and knowledge of the area.
The sorting is then done with care, since the risk of poisoning if the consumption of edible mushrooms is very high and can have very serious consequences.
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of shesparticular (aka Kate Jackson)
shiitake mushrooms
The fungi provide a good source of protein and other nutrients, as well as being tasty. I chose to cultivate my favorite qualities: Shiitake and Oyster. These fungi are very different from each other as in taste and appearance.
Obviously there are lots of varieties to choose from, most of which can be grown without any major problems following the same criteria. It will simply ask for the type of substrate from your favorite mushroom and you'll be fine.
The medium of cultivation will be selected also depending on the space available, in addition to the variety of fungi to grow.
For example, I live in a studio apartment in the city without outdoor space, and I have so much space to devote to growing in my apartment.
You can find many online kit is completely ready to start growing.
The substrate is made from sawdust, wood chips or corn in bags or boxes, or we are old logs preinoculati with the spores. With time and space and the possibility of obtaining pieces of cherry or oak can also try to be inoculated if 'spores.
I decided to do some 'my way and, as you will see, using a roll of toilet paper.
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