i have been making lemonade from from staghorn sumac and i found these white (somethimes has some red) berry looking things about the size of golfballs. I riped them open and they were hollow. What are they?
I recently came across a very large field of Smooth Sumac. The larger trees, around fifteen to twenty feet tall seemed to not be mature whereas the smaller sapilng like Smooth Sumac trees were ripe and mature, bursting with goodness. Has this been your experience? The more I read and study them, the more they seem that they ripen irregularly, and can extend even into winter.
@FightUni09 I agree, Alternate sources of food are becoming the norm for me already. I have recently been getting food from a local organic farm to supliment my home garden supply. I am also spending more time gathering from wild sources. thanks for the input.
@medicjimr They should have a slight waxy to wet feel when they are ready. I'll check some in my area to see how they look. This is a very safe plant but, as with all wild edibles be sure to rub a little on a sensitive part of your skin ( inner side of elbow) to see if you have any reaction to the plant before consuming any. Also, only consume a small amount the first time. Good find Jim.
@Ghostkamo Ok thanks Kamo right now mine are bright red more than a deep red I touched a finger to then my lip but no flavor noticed maybe to early we have It growing everywhere here
We used to Harvest those berries in Late August and soak them in water overnight, It makes a good Lemon type flavor. It is also known as Indian Lemonade.
i have been making lemonade from from staghorn sumac and i found these white (somethimes has some red) berry looking things about the size of golfballs. I riped them open and they were hollow. What are they?
kruulz 5 months ago
I recently came across a very large field of Smooth Sumac. The larger trees, around fifteen to twenty feet tall seemed to not be mature whereas the smaller sapilng like Smooth Sumac trees were ripe and mature, bursting with goodness. Has this been your experience? The more I read and study them, the more they seem that they ripen irregularly, and can extend even into winter.
wgfarmer 6 months ago in playlist Wild Edibles
@wgfarmer Yes, my experience with the smooth sumac is that they do ripen at various times and it's anyones guess wich ones will produce and when.
Ghostkamo 6 months ago
Wild Edibles may be the norm really soon. Thank you!
FightUni09 1 year ago
@FightUni09 I agree, Alternate sources of food are becoming the norm for me already. I have recently been getting food from a local organic farm to supliment my home garden supply. I am also spending more time gathering from wild sources. thanks for the input.
Ghostkamo 1 year ago
Kamo just found this video I found some staghorn sumac there red now but is it to early to harvest ?
medicjimr 1 year ago
@medicjimr They should have a slight waxy to wet feel when they are ready. I'll check some in my area to see how they look. This is a very safe plant but, as with all wild edibles be sure to rub a little on a sensitive part of your skin ( inner side of elbow) to see if you have any reaction to the plant before consuming any. Also, only consume a small amount the first time. Good find Jim.
Ghostkamo 1 year ago
@Ghostkamo Ok thanks Kamo right now mine are bright red more than a deep red I touched a finger to then my lip but no flavor noticed maybe to early we have It growing everywhere here
medicjimr 1 year ago
That sumac looks a little smaller than the sumac I have seen in my area. Very well explained. I have to put this one in my favs. Thanks
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SurvivalWithBushcraf 2 years ago
I think the size of the sumacs is because these are in such poor sandy soil. They are no more than four to five feet tall at the most.
Ghostkamo 2 years ago
look tasty, wish i had them near me.
beast12101 2 years ago
I was surprised at the fact that this plant is neglected as a food source. It is incredibly tasty.
If you have any info to share on plants or animals in your area, I am very interested. No pressure, just a request.
Peace from Kamo
Ghostkamo 2 years ago
I did a wild edible photo journal write last year but no video,maybe I can turn it into a vid.
beast12101 2 years ago
I would be interested in any wild edible vids you can produce from your area. I'm sure a lot of others would be interested in that info.
If your photo journal posted where we can view it let me know.
Ghostkamo 2 years ago
Great video kamo
cava002 2 years ago
We used to Harvest those berries in Late August and soak them in water overnight, It makes a good Lemon type flavor. It is also known as Indian Lemonade.
nj4x4fever2 2 years ago
Yes, I've heard of them being called Indian Lemonade. They are surprisingly tasty.
Ghostkamo 2 years ago