Edible Mushrooms as Companions

When you think of fungi you probably don’t think of encouraging it in the garden.

But just like the human microbiome that is key to health and longevity, your garden is a place of high beneficial microbe activity, including fungi.

Mushroom in the garden benefit plants by breaking down woody mulch, providing plant nutrients, fighting soil pests, and attracting beneficial soil creatures like worms.

Benefits of Mushrooms in the Garden

  • Mushrooms protect the microscopic microbial landscape
  • They prevent runoff of chemical and bacterial contaminants into waterways
  • They remediate waste sites
  • They kill nematodes and other root pests
  • They can prevents weeds from taking over

 

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