You can see the difference between growing on a horizontal surface as opposed to a vertical surface. Notice the tiny plate to the left of my forearm. This is very young and starts out as a plate as opposed to the blobbier example shown earlier that was growing on a horizontal plane. These plates I am picking here still have a very strong color and softer flesh with rounder edges. They are perfect for being a main ingredient in any dish. You can see the stubs left behind to ensure a good harvest next season.