Explorer · 10–14 · Free
The Colours of Fungi
5 lessons · 50m
Ever wondered why the caps you grew came out grey, blue, or pink? Meet the real molecules behind fungal colour — armour-like melanin and glowing yellow quinones — and the clever chemistry mushrooms use as sunblock and shield.
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Related grow kits
These optional kits are sold in our external webshop. Learning here stays free. A grown-up handles orders and follows the kit instructions.
Growing (and tasting!) mushrooms is a hands-on project. Young growers should always work together with an adult.