A mushroom’s life begins with the death of something else. Inside a dying tree the mushroom will begin to spore, a dying insect will create the perfect host for new life, the death of one plant or being can be the start of new life for another. A new beginning, the end is never the end for a mushroom. Mushrooms take life from the death of nature around it, making death a gift for life. Mushroom life can begin anywhere from the dirt, to woodchips, trees, tree stumps, and insects that crawl to the ones that fly!
Different mushrooms for different needs
Smart and vigilant, they know how to not only survive in many different conditions but also thrive in them as well, and come in as many different varieties just like humans do with race. Lions mane, with its many different natural gifts to help the brain and also help with anxiety, is just one great example of how smart and helpful these little fungi can be. Cordyceps are great for libido! They can increase your sexual endurance, your passion and stamina, and are a great alternative for stress management. Let’s not overlook Reishi, the King of mushrooms, also known as the “mushroom of immortality“! It’s incredible how this mushroom feeds off dead trees and plants, absorbing their life force and using it to benefit anything that consumes it. It’s like a health boost for our bodies, making us feel amazing and giving us a whole new level of vitality. This doesn’t even cover the over half dozen psychedelic mushrooms and the few psychoactive ones out there.
guarding their forever home
When a mushroom spore finds its forever home, it starts its life cycle by putting out an enzyme that kills any harmful part of the soil, tree, and/or antibody that would halter the growth of the mushroom, making for optimal growth and securing it to begin its second stage of life. This enzyme not only creates better living conditions but turns the soil into the optimal area for the mushroom to continue to produce fruiting bodies in the area.
When the mycelium enters stage two of its life, it firmly establishes itself in the soil, tree, or insect. At this point, the mushroom starts building a complex network and laying the groundwork for its next stage. It absorbs the remaining life of its host, providing a peaceful end, and transforms it into a nurturing habitat for new life. This is when it begins the process of developing into the mushrooms we come across in stores, during nature walks, or even in our own gardens and front yards.
This begins the last stage, but not the end of the mushroom’s life cycle! As the fruit starts growing and taking shape, it’s already preparing for its “final” adventure. It releases spores into the air and soil, ensuring its cycle continues. These spores can travel through the air, landing on dying insects and other areas, kickstarting a new cycle. This not only brings new life to a dying area but also gives a refreshing view and a tasty meal to anyone who stumbles upon it.
Curious to learn more?
If you’re curious to learn more about mushrooms, visit Strains of the Earth’s Natural Remedies store in Jordan, MN. We have a wide range of mushrooms to meet your needs. Come witness the live mushroom grow cycles and even take some fresh ones home to try for yourself. We also offer at-home grow kits so you and your family can experience the joy of growing mushrooms firsthand.
