site.bta0.5 Kg Mushroom Found near Northeastern Village

A mushroom weighing 450 grammes was found near Obitel in Northeastern Bulgaria. It is of the species Agaricus bisporus, or common mushroom, Embi Yakubov, a local resident, told BTA on Saturday.

Yakubov, who is a professional chef, estimated that the big mushroom is enough for stew and soup for between eight and 10 people.

It was found by Yusuf Vaklyov, who lives and works in Austria and was visiting people in Obitel.

Vaklyov came upon it beyond the far side of the area's forest, Yakubov said. Local people commented that the rainy weather over the last few days was favourable for the growth of mushrooms. Other mushroom species are also found there in spring.