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-=== Non Green Revolution === +=== Non Green (R)evolution === 
  
 By Natalia Borissova By Natalia Borissova
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   * “Myco-hugel,” a raised bed at the right side of the building   * “Myco-hugel,” a raised bed at the right side of the building
 From the beginning of May till the end of October the mushrooms grew continuously: From the beginning of May till the end of October the mushrooms grew continuously:
-  * Almost all the mushrooms grown indoors did well, fruiting massively three or four times each from May till the end of August (spread sheet)+  * Almost all the mushrooms grown indoors did well, fruiting massively three or four times each from May till the end of August.
   * The area behind the TU building was perfect for Stropharia (not taking into account slugs) – three or four crops during July-August   * The area behind the TU building was perfect for Stropharia (not taking into account slugs) – three or four crops during July-August
   * The logs out the back started fruiting in September and will do so a few times per year over the next three or four years (I hope); In winter they will go dormant and have to be protected from freezing with straw or dry leaves.   * The logs out the back started fruiting in September and will do so a few times per year over the next three or four years (I hope); In winter they will go dormant and have to be protected from freezing with straw or dry leaves.
  
-The suspended bed in front of the building was ideal for the Stropharia considering its position in direct sunlight and lack of watering. V. P. djamor (The pink oyster mushroom) in the same bed also enjoyed these conditions and gave a few crops over summer. The same goes for the white elm mushroom (Hypsizygus Ulmarius), which was companion planted with strawberries and did very well. +The suspended bed (rain-protected) in front of the building was unsuccessful choice for the Stropharia considering its position in direct sunlight and lack of watering. V. P. djamor (The pink oyster mushroom) in the same bed did enjoy these conditions and being a tropical fungus it gave a few crops over summer. The same goes for the Hypsizygus Ulmarius (white elm mushroom), which was companion planted with strawberries and did very well in this kind of shelter at the open suspended bed.
-Some of the more overloaded Time’s Uppers didn’t really catch on to the “mushroom thing,” so a few people got the bulk of the work experience of taking care of (too many) adopted strangers… I don’t know who got the most mushrooms in their omelette, but thanks to everyone who tested and tasted the extraterrestrials.+
  
 A bit more about Stropharia rugosoannulata, aka King stropharia, garden giants (my favorite mushroom): A bit more about Stropharia rugosoannulata, aka King stropharia, garden giants (my favorite mushroom):
 Three Stropharia beds were planted in spring: Three Stropharia beds were planted in spring:
-  * A suspended bed in front of the TU building (direct sun) +  * Stropharia (on wooden chips) in the suspended bed in front of the TU building (direct sun) companion planted with tomatoes, basil, sweet pepper and pink oyster mushrooms at the side of the bed. 
-  * Stropharia (on wooden chips) companion planted with tomatoes, basil, sweet pepper and pink oyster mushrooms at the side of the bed +  * Two “grounded” beds with just Stropharia out the back of the building (semi-shady). One bed was straw-based, another had wooden chips
-  * Two “grounded” beds with just Stropharia out the back of the building (semi-shady); one bed was straw-based, another had wooden chips+
  
-Stropharia did not fruit in the suspended bed, not at all. (Vegetables and pink oyster in the same bed did very well though). I found the wooden chips with Stropharia mycelium almost dried out and overheated already on my return in May. I tried to recover it with extensive watering and cooling down, but it did not work out for the following reasons: +Stropharia did not fruit in the suspended bed (direct sun), not at all. (Vegetables and pink oyster in the same bed did very well though). I found the wooden chips with Stropharia mycelium almost dried out and overheated already on my return in May and tried to recover it with extensive watering and cooling down, but it did not work out in the end of the day for the following reasons: 
-The bed was constructed in such a way that it would lose water very fast, and was fully dependent on someone to continuously water it, as it was located under the direct sun as well as covered from the rain. I suspect that this bed was very warm and dry for most of the summer. Stropharia likes the sun, but not over 30 degrees, and not all day long. In these conditions of rapid dehydration, it not compete with the water-loving tomatoes and basil. Moisture absorption from the tomatoes and basil were more of a problem than a help.+The bed was constructed in such a way that it would lose water very fast, and was fully dependent on someone to continuously water it, as it was located under the direct sun as well as covered from the rain. I suspect that this bed was very warm and dry for most of the summer. Stropharia likes the sun, but not over 30 degrees, and not all day long. In these conditions of rapid dehydration, it could not compete with the water-loving tomatoes and basil. Moisture absorption from the tomatoes and basil were more of a problem than a help.
  
 The other two beds in the semi-shade round the back were very fruitful during July and August – three or four Stropharia crops (although I was a little “surprised” to find out that the harvests were either missed or discarded…). The other two beds in the semi-shade round the back were very fruitful during July and August – three or four Stropharia crops (although I was a little “surprised” to find out that the harvests were either missed or discarded…).
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 I tried the same kind of companion planting in Berlin, but in a “grounded” bed and in partial sunlight – it has resulted in four mushroom harvests over summer to enjoy! I tried the same kind of companion planting in Berlin, but in a “grounded” bed and in partial sunlight – it has resulted in four mushroom harvests over summer to enjoy!
  
-One more parallel trial on the terrace of my Berlin apartment over the summer here: http://aa-vv.org/node/155#+One more parallel trial on the terrace of my Berlin apartment over the summer: http://aa-vv.org/node/155#
  
 Moist, semi-sunny location is very important for outdoor Stropharia's growing. Temperature above 32-35 C inside the bed most likely kills the mycelium. Stropharia fruits repeatedly throughout the season following rain. Misting of the bed in the evening is desirable if there is no rain for a long time. To start a new bed, the colonized wood-chips can be used as a spawn for fresh chips. The stem butts of harvested mushrooms can be used as well. An additional layer of straw in the fall and another layer of straw/wood chips in the spring will keep the spawn moist. The cycle should be repeated year after year. This is a Super low TEK, very satisfying mushroom to grow, very yummy and excellent for the garden. It teams up with (especially) aromatic bushy plants (in my experience), as well as corn and beans, but also bees and worms. It is likely to enrich soils, thereby increasing the size and health of the veggies. It might even double the crop. Moist, semi-sunny location is very important for outdoor Stropharia's growing. Temperature above 32-35 C inside the bed most likely kills the mycelium. Stropharia fruits repeatedly throughout the season following rain. Misting of the bed in the evening is desirable if there is no rain for a long time. To start a new bed, the colonized wood-chips can be used as a spawn for fresh chips. The stem butts of harvested mushrooms can be used as well. An additional layer of straw in the fall and another layer of straw/wood chips in the spring will keep the spawn moist. The cycle should be repeated year after year. This is a Super low TEK, very satisfying mushroom to grow, very yummy and excellent for the garden. It teams up with (especially) aromatic bushy plants (in my experience), as well as corn and beans, but also bees and worms. It is likely to enrich soils, thereby increasing the size and health of the veggies. It might even double the crop.
  
-In parallel with NGG @ Time’s Up I was still maintaining my NGG at home (mushroom objects, beds and logs) to experience the crops close-to-hand, since I was unable to be at TU over summer: http://www.aa-vv.org/node/146.+Some of the more overloaded Time’s Uppers didn’t really catch on to the “mushroom thing,” so a few people got the bulk of the work experience of taking care of (too many) adopted strangers… I don’t know who got the most mushrooms in their omelette, but many thanks to everyone who tested and tasted the extraterrestrials.
  
-I am continuing in the same way of learning from mushroom growing trials. Mushrooms are infinite and I enjoy to be lost and found in the cultivation of practical knowledge about fungi and beyond. +In parallel with NGG @ Time’s Up I was still up to NGG at home (mushroom objects, beds and logs) to experience the crops close-to-hand, since I was unable to be at TU over summer: http://www.aa-vv.org/node/146. 
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 +I am continuing in this way of learning from mushroom growing trials. Mushrooms are infinite and I enjoy to be lost and found in the cultivation of practical knowledge about fungi and beyond. 
  
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