we had a 30-40 year old blue spruce that took 2 years to die. We were told it died because of a drought we had last year and somewhat the year before. The tree was cut down this summer but this fall i notice several clusters of this mushroom on the decaying exposed roots. Do you think it is more likely that it died because of this mushroom? And if we plant another conifer to replace it will too be doomed? thanks
DGRS - All the facts are straight and presented in the video if you listen to it. The mushroom is quote "very invasive" and quote "extremely pathogenic". I am not sure what exactly you are referring to as ridiculous. I am glad you are thoroughly enjoying our channel and taking it so seriously. TC
One of the most tasty mushrooms around. You're obviously a tree hugger. I live in an area that I have been picking popinki, or honey mushroom as it's better known, for about ohhhh 40 years now and by some miracle all the trees are still in the forest! How does that happen? I thought these very invasive mushrooms killed all the tree's? Get your facts straight before you post such a ridiculous video.
Chicken of the woods, I have picked those before they are good, but the name was a little different. Hen of the woods. I think they should be out soon in PA. I will take your advice. Thanks
I have never seen them kill a tree. But I am not a expert. I just know I love picking and eating them. Maybe picking more so. I am going to try to grow them. I don't know if that possible I bought a video on growing mushrooms. It seems like it might be possible.
@RedFree100 They are definitely parasitic, they will grow on what seem to be healthy trees, whose immune system has been compromised, and they will eventually kill the tree. Don't grow them, they are very plentiful in the fall. I would suggest you grow chicken of the woods, or shiitakes. Not too hard to grow, visit our website, you will find some great videos that show how to cultivate mushrooms on logs. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out.
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I will take photos of them when the next batch arrives and after I return in mid=May.. Maybe they are NOT the same fungi, but that's what my tree expert thought. When I Googled methyl bromide I found that it's not possible to buy it anyway. Thanks for your interest. I'll be back after May 10th.
@kvonhartz why do you want to get rid of them? They are good edibles. Like I mentioned below, methyl bromide is a carcinogenic compound, and toxic to all aquatic organisms, so I definitely do not recommend that. maybe changing the PH, like hydrated lyme and water :) Try it and let me know what happens.
Its also a good edible and makes a fairly good substitute for shiitake.
But make sure to cook them well and try a small amount first to see how they make your stomach feel, some people can have gastric disturbances from them.
we had a 30-40 year old blue spruce that took 2 years to die. We were told it died because of a drought we had last year and somewhat the year before. The tree was cut down this summer but this fall i notice several clusters of this mushroom on the decaying exposed roots. Do you think it is more likely that it died because of this mushroom? And if we plant another conifer to replace it will too be doomed? thanks
jazlabaw 3 months ago
DGRS - All the facts are straight and presented in the video if you listen to it. The mushroom is quote "very invasive" and quote "extremely pathogenic". I am not sure what exactly you are referring to as ridiculous. I am glad you are thoroughly enjoying our channel and taking it so seriously. TC
sporeprints 5 months ago
One of the most tasty mushrooms around. You're obviously a tree hugger. I live in an area that I have been picking popinki, or honey mushroom as it's better known, for about ohhhh 40 years now and by some miracle all the trees are still in the forest! How does that happen? I thought these very invasive mushrooms killed all the tree's? Get your facts straight before you post such a ridiculous video.
dgrs2 5 months ago
Thanks I just placed an order.
RedFree100 6 months ago
@RedFree100 Cool, I will ship it tommorow :)
sporeprints 6 months ago
Chicken of the woods, I have picked those before they are good, but the name was a little different. Hen of the woods. I think they should be out soon in PA. I will take your advice. Thanks
RedFree100 6 months ago
@RedFree100 Hen of the woods (maitake) is different from chicken of the woods (laetiporus sulfureus), both really, really delicious.
sporeprints 6 months ago
I have never seen them kill a tree. But I am not a expert. I just know I love picking and eating them. Maybe picking more so. I am going to try to grow them. I don't know if that possible I bought a video on growing mushrooms. It seems like it might be possible.
RedFree100 6 months ago
@RedFree100 They are definitely parasitic, they will grow on what seem to be healthy trees, whose immune system has been compromised, and they will eventually kill the tree. Don't grow them, they are very plentiful in the fall. I would suggest you grow chicken of the woods, or shiitakes. Not too hard to grow, visit our website, you will find some great videos that show how to cultivate mushrooms on logs. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out.
sporeprints 6 months ago
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bass109 8 months ago
I will take photos of them when the next batch arrives and after I return in mid=May.. Maybe they are NOT the same fungi, but that's what my tree expert thought. When I Googled methyl bromide I found that it's not possible to buy it anyway. Thanks for your interest. I'll be back after May 10th.
kvonhartz 10 months ago
How can I get rid of them, hundreds of them, on my dead Ailanthus tree stump? They die in a few days and get slimy. Then more come in a few days.
I just saw methyl bromide mentioned below. Is this the antidote. Where can I get it?
kvonhartz 10 months ago
@kvonhartz why do you want to get rid of them? They are good edibles. Like I mentioned below, methyl bromide is a carcinogenic compound, and toxic to all aquatic organisms, so I definitely do not recommend that. maybe changing the PH, like hydrated lyme and water :) Try it and let me know what happens.
sporeprints 10 months ago
How can I get rid of them, hundreds of them, on my dead Ailanthus tree stump? They die in a few days and get slimy. Then more come in a few days.
kvonhartz 10 months ago
Its also a good edible and makes a fairly good substitute for shiitake.
But make sure to cook them well and try a small amount first to see how they make your stomach feel, some people can have gastric disturbances from them.
weiliiiiiii 2 years ago