Ye Ying recalled familiar mushroom images in her mind. Some looked like small, delicate umbrellas, light and cute; others were hemispherical, like works of art carefully sculpted by nature—those were usually fresh shiitake mushrooms.
In addition to these, there are various other types of mushrooms.
Enoki mushrooms, white jade mushrooms, golden needle mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, lion's mane mushrooms, matsutake mushrooms, white fungus, black fungus... and so on, are all treasures in the fungi family.
Among them, enoki mushrooms are particularly eye-catching due to their unique appearance.
Its slender stems and delicate caps resemble golden needles, hence the name "Golden Needle Mushroom".
However, enoki mushrooms also have another scientific name—*Flammulina velutipes*, which not only highlights their preciousness but also emphasizes their extremely high medicinal and nutritional value.
However, it should be noted that although enoki mushrooms and golden needle mushrooms differ by only one character, they are actually quite different.
From the outside, the two seem quite similar, but it is these subtle differences that determine their respective characteristics.
As the ancients said, "A miss is as good as a mile."
This sentence couldn't be more fitting here.
Although they differ by only one character, enoki mushrooms and golden needle mushrooms are different in many ways.
People often describe enoki mushrooms as slender and long, as smooth as silver threads, giving people an elegant and graceful feeling.
In addition, enoki mushrooms have some unique requirements for their growing environment.
As a low-temperature solid fungus, its mycelium can survive and grow in a temperature range of 5 to 30 degrees Celsius, but the ideal temperature range is 22 to 25 degrees Celsius.
This high sensitivity to environmental conditions means that special care must be taken in the cultivation and planting of enoki mushrooms to ensure their quality and yield.
Once the temperature exceeds 34 degrees Celsius, the mycelium will stop growing or even die.
In addition, enoki mushrooms have very strict requirements for water content.
Specifically, during the mycelial growth stage, the moisture content of the culture material should be maintained at around 65% to 70%; while during the fruiting body growth stage, the relative humidity of the air needs to be maintained at around 90% to ensure that the fruiting bodies develop fully.
However, some argue that enoki mushrooms are highly adaptable, can grow in lower temperatures, and are generally better suited for cultivation in shady or low-light conditions.
Furthermore, enoki mushrooms can be used not only in soups, such as a delicious enoki mushroom and egg drop soup; they can also be stir-fried, paired with wood ear mushrooms, carrots, etc., resulting in a dish that is both visually appealing and flavorful; and they can even be a key ingredient in hot pot…
Speaking of the appearance of the white jade mushroom, also known as the white mushroom, its cap is round and smooth, and its color is like a piece of white jade, which is eye-catching. The stem is relatively short and thick.
Anyone who has witnessed its beauty in person cannot help but exclaim, "This white jade mushroom is truly flawless and crystal clear!"
Because white jade mushrooms have special requirements for their growing environment, they prefer relatively humid and mild conditions, and therefore often choose to grow vigorously in dark and damp soil.
White jade mushrooms have a delicate and smooth texture, making them perfect for stir-frying with various other vegetables after being sliced thinly. Of course, they are also a great choice for making soups or salads...
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