How to collect mushrooms correctly - cut or twist Forest mushroom lovers often argue about how it is more correct to collect mushrooms - cut with a knife or twist the stem. There is a popular myth that mushrooms must be cut, otherwise you can damage the mycelium and next year the mushroom will not grow in this place. In fact, the mushroom does not care whether you cut it or pluck it. This does not affect its growth. The root of the mushroom - the mycelium - is underground, and it is from the mycelium that the mushroom grows. Therefore, if you cut or pluck the mushroom above the ground without digging it too deeply, it will not harm the mycelium in any way. Cutting or plucking mushrooms is only a matter of convenience for the mushroom picker. It is customary to pick porcini mushrooms, because they have a tasty leg and it is desirable to keep it intact. And lamellar mushrooms are more convenient to cut in order to immediately check the cut for worms. Where and when to look for mushrooms In wet weather and after rain, it is recommended to look for mushrooms in dry places, on hills, sunny meadows and on forest edges. And in dry and hot weather, on the contrary, mushrooms grow in abundance in damp places, in the shade of trees, in moss and in thick grass. It is recommended to start collecting mushrooms before sunrise or in cloudy weather. Then the mushrooms become much more visible. Having found one mushroom, sit next to it and examine the surroundings. Most mushrooms grow in colonies next to each other. Do not be too lazy to look in the tall grass or under the branches on the ground. Tips for mushroom pickers to successfully collect mushrooms In no case do not collect unfamiliar mushrooms, the edibility of which you are not sure. Poisonous mushrooms of Ukraine used to be called UNIAN. If the mushroom has an unpleasant smell - do not take it. After collecting, put the mushrooms in the basket with the caps down. So they will be less damaged during transportation. Do not remove the moss covering immediately - the mushroom is better preserved with it. It is better to clean the moss right before cooking the mushroom. Fragile and fragile mushrooms, such as champignons and champignons, are best stored separately from heavy and large mushrooms.