Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 2:18PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lows in the mid 70s will provide little relief at night.
Today 92° Today 92° patchy 74° 74° Tomorrow 94° Tomorrow 94° 73° 73°
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Saturday, December 17th, 2022
Photo by Leslie Gartrell/The Daily Standard

Flat caps like the cap on this shiitake mushroom indicate it's past peak time to harvest. While it doesn't affect taste or texture, harvesting later than necessary puts the crop at risk of becoming a feeding and breeding ground for fungus gnats.

Related online story:
A fun guide to fungi
NORTH STAR - Mushroom aficionados can grow and harvest their own protein-packed fungi at home with a little outdoor space, moisture and plenty of patience. [More]
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