Wild Mushrooms Flood Sariya Market in Giridih, Fetching Good Prices

The Sariya block area is heavily forested, with trees like sal, palash, piyar, jamun, and acacia. During the monsoon season, various types of mushrooms, locally known as ‘khukhdi,’ sprout in these forests. These mushrooms are used as vegetables. They are highly sought after for their health benefits, nutritional value, and delicious taste. Due to high demand and limited supply, they command premium prices in the market. The recent rains have caused an abundance of mushrooms to grow in the forests. Locals living near the forests collect these mushrooms and bring them to the Sariya market, where they can sell them for good prices. According to local resident, Parmeshwar Prasad, wild mushrooms emerge during the monsoon months, especially in Ashadh and Sawan. Villagers venture into the forests early in the morning to gather the mushrooms from the shrubs and soil, bringing them to the market. Their palatable taste and beneficial properties contribute to the high demand, leading people to refer to them as ‘vegetarian mutton’.