Growing Mushrooms in Beijing’s hutongs

Photo of the Week presents: growing mushrooms in a hutong in Beijing

Growing Mushrooms in Beijing’s hutongs:

在北京胡同种植香菇

This photo taken in the hutongs of Beijing show that mushrooms can be cultivated anywhere. I recognise enoki and possibly shitake and edible fungus 木耳 , but i think there are other varieties as well.

Cultivating various varieties of mushrooms on an old tree trunk in a Beijing Hutong 在北京胡同种植香菇
Cultivating various varieties of mushrooms on an old tree trunk in a Beijing Hutong

Mushroom growing is a hobby that I am just starting.

Author: Adam

My name is Adam. I have a degree in Chinese History from SOAS and a masters in International Politics focused on China from the same university. I have travelled around China 9 times and since 2000 I have travelled every year for two months. I guess I kind of like the place!

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