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Mushrooms are a type of fungi instead of a basic plant. Fungi do not have chlorophyll like plants do. Therefore, they do not need sunlight to produce anything. Most mushrooms live off of the organism or area they grow on.

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Why do mushrooms not need light to grow?

Many mushrooms need light to grow, and this includes nearly all edible types that are grown for sale in stores. It happens that the type that is most often sold, button mushrooms, is usually grown in the dark, and this variety includes Crimimi and Portobello mushrooms. Interestingly enough, however, mushrooms exposed to sunlight produce vitamin D, and this is especially true of button mushrooms. A person can get all the vitamin D needed each day by exposing a small button mushroom to sunlight for an hour or so and eating it.


Why do mushrooms grow better in the dark than in the light?

Fungus grows faster in the darkness because fungus thrives in darkness, poor aeration and growing conditions which can do harm to the plant. Pathogens are organisms or viruses that possibly can cause diseases to the root system in time. To prevent; keep area around plants clean and provide good aeration (air movement) for plants. and some light.


How do mushrooms germinate when there is a thunderstorms?

mushrooms are 95% water. Mushrooms are common after thunderstorms and storms in general because of the humidity, most mushrooms need 80% humidity or higher to grow. They do not germinate, think of it like an apple tree, the main tree is wood, mycelium is the main "tree" the apple is the "fruit of the tree, and the mushroom is the fruit of the mycelium. withhout mycelium there is no mushroom.


How do mushrooms move?

thay dont if you do see one move than your probly hulosinating


What is a good example of fungi molds mushrooms bacteria or earthworms?

Mushrooms

Related questions

Does mushroom need water and light?

Mushrooms do need water but are not dependent on light.


What conditions are needed for mushrooms to grow?

Mushrooms need a lot of moisture, enriched compost, and should be grown in an area with no light such as a cupboard. Mushrooms will grow and thrive in dark, damp conditions.


Do mushrooms need sun light to live?

nope. they usually grow in dark places, actually


Can mushrooms move?

no they dont have legs


Can you grow shiitake mushrooms in the dark?

While shiitake mushrooms can be grown in low light conditions, they require some light for proper growth and development. Without any light, the mushrooms may struggle to photosynthesize and grow as well. It's best to provide them with a controlled light source to ensure healthy growth.


Do mushrooms leave nutrients in the soil?

no they dont


Can you breastfeed and eat magic mushrooms?

dont


How do mushrooms affect sea life?

they dont


Does wrigglers need light to live?

no they dont


Why do mushrooms smell like ammonia when cooking?

No they dont smell like that. Mushrooms are made by fungus.


Why do mushrooms not need light to grow?

Many mushrooms need light to grow, and this includes nearly all edible types that are grown for sale in stores. It happens that the type that is most often sold, button mushrooms, is usually grown in the dark, and this variety includes Crimimi and Portobello mushrooms. Interestingly enough, however, mushrooms exposed to sunlight produce vitamin D, and this is especially true of button mushrooms. A person can get all the vitamin D needed each day by exposing a small button mushroom to sunlight for an hour or so and eating it.


What causes mushrooms to rot?

Light???