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Ryadovka dirty, or weedy, belongs to the Ryadkovy family, the Ryadovy genus, which includes about 100 species. More than 40 of its representatives grow in Our Country, among them there are edible and poisonous ones.
Their name is associated with the peculiarity of growing in large colonies in the form of rows or circles, which are often called “witch”.
Dirty rowing is a little-studied mushroom, so you should learn more about its appearance, places of growth, taste, benefits and harms from consumption.
Where does weed row mushroom grow?
This species belongs to ground fungi, distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, in the temperate zone. Ryadovka most often forms mycorrhiza with coniferous trees – fir, spruce, pine, larch, but sometimes it can grow in symbiosis with deciduous trees – birch, oak, beech. Prefers sandy or calcareous soils, can grow in open spaces, parks, squares, vegetable gardens, meadows. Fruiting begins in July and ends with frost. Dirty rows appear in single specimens or in bunches, more often in large groups in the form of circles, the diameter of which can reach 60 m or more.
What does a weed row look like
The dirty row has several names – weed, titmouse, dirty lime or weed.
Growing in colonies, representatives of this species can grow together with fruiting bodies at the base of the legs. Hats at first have the shape of a ball, later they become flatter, prostrate, with a tubercle in the central part. In diameter, they reach 3 – 7 cm. The color depends on the place of growth and varies from red to brown with barely noticeable stripes. The edge of the hat of a dirty row may be wavy, tucked up. The pulp is thin, very moist, has a gray-violet color, pleasant aroma and taste.
The hymenophore of the cap consists of frequently arranged plates fused to the surface of the fruiting body. Their color is a dirty purple. The spore powder has a pink tint.
The leg of a dirty row is 5 cm long, about 0,8 cm thick. Its color matches the shades of the cap, the texture is fibrous, the shape is cylindrical, expanding near the base. The leg, dense at a young age, later becomes hollow inside.
Is it possible to eat weed row
According to the classification, dirty rowing belongs to the fourth category – conditionally edible mushrooms. Representatives of this group are considered of little value in taste, culinary, nutritional terms.
Since the dirty row is a little-studied mushroom and is classified as conditionally edible in many sources, it is recommended to boil it before use so as not to get upset in the digestive tract. Broth after preparation should not be used.
The taste of the mushroom
Many are afraid to collect dirty rows and use them for food. It has to do with their color. The bluish hue makes this species look like toadstools. You should learn to distinguish between mushrooms, while the basic rule is: “If you’re not sure – don’t take it.” Even the slightest doubt in quality should end with the rejection of the mushroom.
Real dirty rows are tasty and are used in the preparation of various dishes. They are good in soups, as well as fried, boiled, salted, pickled. But to fully guarantee safety, preparation of mushrooms is necessary:
- soaking in cold water;
- removing the skin from the cap;
- heat treatment for 15 min. and brine removal.
Benefits and harm to the body
Dirty rows are a dietary product with a rich chemical composition, which includes:
- vitamins B, A, C, K, PP;
- minerals;
- amino acids;
- natural antibiotics fomecin and cletocin;
- phenols;
- flavonoids;
- polysaccharides.
Among the properties of the dirty row were identified:
- antiviral;
- antioxidant;
- anti-inflammatory;
- immunomodulatory.
This allows you to use dirty rowing in the complex treatment of pathologies:
- rheumatism;
- arrhythmias;
- nervous system disorders;
- diabetes mellitus;
- osteoporosis;
- diseases of the genitourinary system.
Despite the benefits of eating dirty rows, there are contraindications to their use. Do not use them for food for children under 12 years of age, women during pregnancy and lactation, people with individual intolerance to the product, patients with pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract (especially with ulcers, gastritis).
False doubles
Similar species are the bare row (purple) and gray-blue, which are very similar to each other.
Row naked or purple
It has a convex, fleshy large hat, first brownish, and later purple.
The leg, unlike the weed row, is smooth, its size is larger. Emits a pleasant fruity scent. The mushroom is classified as conditionally edible, with the obligation to perform heat treatment. Grows in coniferous forests under the litter.
You can see what this double looks like in the video:
Row gray-blue
The hat of this representative is large, up to 16 cm in diameter, changing with age from conical to spherical. Skin is smooth. Color – lilac, lilac with a creamy tint. The smell is light, fruity or almost absent. The leg is covered with small scales. The variety grows on forest humus, along roads and paths in large groups. It belongs to conditionally edible, requires heat treatment.
Collection rules
Dirty rowing begins to bear fruit most abundantly in autumn, after the first September frosts and foliage fall.
The best collection time is in the morning. The mushroom picker will need a basket with hard walls, a sharp knife, comfortable clothing, and waterproof shoes.
It is worth carefully examining the fruiting body, making sure that it is edible, carefully cut it off and put it in a basket, removing leaves and debris stuck to the hats. Upon arrival home, the mushrooms must be sorted, cleaned of dirt, soaked and subjected to further processing.
Use
Dirty rowing refers to dietary products that contain useful vitamins and minerals, have a beneficial effect on digestion, but you should not abuse it, as this can adversely affect the functioning of the stomach and intestines.
To prepare salted mushrooms, you need the following ingredients:
- salt – 100 g;
- water – 1 l;
- garlic;
- mushrooms – 2 kg;
- dill;
- pepper;
- horseradish and currant leaves;
- olive oil – 1 st. l.
Soaked and boiled mushrooms are placed in a saucepan, poured with cold water and boiled for 25 minutes, removing the foam. Leaves of horseradish, currant, garlic, pepper are placed in sterilized jars at the bottom. Fruit bodies are placed on them with hats down, sprinkling layers with salt. Top with oil, close the jars and put in a cool place. Mushrooms are ready to eat in a month and a half.
It is possible to cook pickled dirty rows, which will require the ingredients:
- vinegar (9%) – 4 tbsp. l .;
- water – 500 ml;
- mushrooms – 1 kg;
- Onion – 1 units;
- carrots – 1 pcs .;
- allspice peas – 10 pcs.;
- bay leaf – 5 pcs .;
- sugar – 2 st. l .;
- salt – 2 tbsp l.
Procedure:
- Mushrooms are washed and sorted.
- Soak for 14 hours.
- Boil for 25 min.
- Finely chop the vegetables and, together with spices and vinegar, add to the mushrooms.
- Boil for 10 min.
- Pour into prepared jars.
- Close them and put in a cool place.
Conclusion
Ryadovka dirty refers to edible mushrooms that are suitable for pickles, pickles, soups, frying. However, it is important to remember: you can only start collecting if you are completely sure that this is really the species you are looking for. Mushrooms before use should be subjected to mandatory pre-treatment in accordance with all the rules, so as not to harm the body.