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How to identifyTruffles in Ukraine: do they grow here, and where to look
Truffles aren't just a French delicacy. Several species grow in Ukraine too. Here's which ones, where they occ…
August 24, 2026·2 min
SafetyFalse morel: why this spring mushroom is dangerous
The false morel looks like a morel, but it contains a poison. Here's how to recognize it, why it's dangerous a…
August 24, 2026·2 min
Science & taxonomyChanterelles: medicinal properties and health benefits
Chanterelles are credited with plenty of health-giving properties. Here's what really makes them valuable, wha…
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Science & taxonomyOyster mushrooms: health benefits and risks
Oyster mushrooms are an affordable, nutritious mushroom rich in protein and fiber. Here's why they're good for…
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Science & taxonomyAre mushrooms good for you, and can they do harm?
Mushrooms give you plant protein, fiber and vitamins for very few calories. Here's how mushrooms benefit your…
August 23, 2026·2 min
Recipes & cookingHow long to boil mushrooms
Boiling time depends on the type of mushroom and on what you're cooking next. Here's a clear cheat sheet: how…
August 22, 2026·4 min_cropped.webp)
Where & when to forageForaging ethics and the law: how much you can pick, and where you can't
Foraging isn't just a pleasure, it's also a responsibility to the forest. Here are the unwritten rules of fora…
August 22, 2026·3 min
SafetyCan you pick mushrooms in cities and parks?
Mushrooms grow on city lawns, in parks and yards too, but you shouldn't eat them. Here's why urban mushrooms a…
August 22, 2026·3 min
Recipes & cookingHow to store fresh mushrooms, and for how long
Fresh mushrooms spoil faster than you might think. Here's how long they keep in the fridge, how to store them…
August 21, 2026·4 min
How to identifyMushrooms with a ring on the stem: what it warns you about
The ring, or skirt, on the stem is an important feature you need to know how to read. Here's which mushrooms h…
August 21, 2026·3 min
How to identifyRed-capped mushrooms: edible and dangerous
A red cap in the forest is a reason to stop. These mushrooms include both tasty red-capped scaber stalks and p…
August 21, 2026·3 min
Science & taxonomyBay bolete: health benefits and nutritional value
The bay bolete is a match for porcini in both flavor and nutrition. Here's why the bay bolete is good for you,…
August 20, 2026·2 min
Science & taxonomyHoney fungus: health benefits and risks
Honey fungus is a nourishing autumn mushroom, rich in protein and minerals. Here's why honey fungus is good fo…
August 20, 2026·2 min
Science & taxonomyPorcini: health benefits and risks
Porcini aren't just delicious — they're nourishing too. Here's what makes porcini good for you, how much prote…
August 20, 2026·2 min
Where & when to forageMushrooms of the Kyiv region: the season, edible and poisonous species
Kyiv Oblast means Polissia pine forests in the north and mixed woods around the capital. Here's which mushroom…
August 19, 2026·3 min
How to identifyMushrooms for beginners: 7 safe species to start with
The best way to start foraging is to learn a few species that have no deadly lookalikes. We've gathered seven…
August 19, 2026·3 min
SafetyIs the birch bolete poisonous?
The brown birch bolete is a safe edible mushroom — there are no poisonous birch boletes. We explain why the qu…
August 19, 2026·2 min
Where & when to forageWhen to pick morels and false morels, the first spring mushrooms
As soon as the snow melts, morels appear in the woods — the first mushrooms of the year. Here's when and where…
August 18, 2026·3 min
Where & when to forageDo mushrooms grow by day or by night?
There's a reason foragers say a mushroom “grew overnight.” Here's when mushrooms grow fastest, why it happens…
August 17, 2026·2 min
Where & when to forageHow long a chanterelle takes to grow, and when it appears after rain
The chanterelle grows more slowly than you'd think, but it lasts a long time and is rarely wormy. Here's how m…
August 17, 2026·3 min.webp)
Where & when to forageHow fast do birch boletes grow?
The brown birch bolete is one of the fastest-growing and most tender mushrooms. Here's how many days it takes…
August 17, 2026·3 min
Where & when to forageHow fast slippery jacks grow, and when they appear after rain
Slippery jacks are among the fastest mushrooms of young pine woods. Here's how many days they take to grow, ho…
August 16, 2026·3 min
Where & when to forageHow fast honey fungus grows, and when it appears after rain
Honey fungus is famous for coming up in whole clusters in just a few days. Here's how long it takes to grow, h…
August 16, 2026·3 min
Where & when to forageHow fast porcini grow, and how long they live
Porcini don't grow in an hour, and they don't take a month either. Here's how many days after rain they appear…
August 16, 2026·3 min