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MagicSalad
Funginaut



Registered: 04/11/11
Posts: 3
Loc: Victoria, Australia
Last seen: 12 years, 8 months
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Aussie assistance needed! P. Subaeruginosa
#14271428 - 04/11/11 09:49 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Ok, well as a first time poster I think I will say hello  Now back to the subject.
About a year ago I had quite an adventure, it started out having never thought about Mushrooms before as a source of mind alteration but I came across some mushrooms in a small corner garden down here in Victoria Australia.
I took the Fungi back to my place and tried my hand at spore tests and whatnot until I did the most stupid thing possible, I went straight ahead and consumed it.
Needless to say it was a foolish move, and yet probably the best thing I have ever done. Active like a freshie into college.
After a year of research and countless hours taking notes and building myself an Aussie hunting guide of my own in a format I can understand, complete with sporeprint imagery and thorough descriptions, I find myself lost in the real world of Mycology. It's much harder out there to find and identify fungi, both giving myself a new found respect to those with a deep knowledge in the field, and a serious pain in the rear.
The internet was so simple.
That being said I now have a real will to learn and I would like a helping hand, After having a mental explosion of profound concepts I found myself needing to know more, and a good way to go about this I have found, was here. I would like to know Aussie hunters out there who can offer a more in depth reach into the subject. Specific to Southern Victoria in the Melbourne/Geelong region.
Even after searching in what I found to be perfect conditions and accurate locations, I am still perplexed as to the whereabouts of the P. Subaeruginosa. Are there any subtle differences in the genus at different locations in the country and out?
And if so, does anyone have a full description of what to look for, and some tell tale signs of growth in an area?
I have searched, but i think a more spesific answer to my area would be far more beneficial.
Assistance is appreciated beyond 'normal comprehension' So I'm sure you understand that help offered would be fantastic 
Thanks all
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Feelers
Anti-Myth-Rhythm-Rock-Shocker



Registered: 06/18/02
Posts: 1,806
Loc: Land of Oz
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Re: Aussie assistance needed! P. Subaeruginosa [Re: MagicSalad]
#14271575 - 04/11/11 10:33 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/10107267
Check this thread, people tend to create an "official" thread for their areas, down the bottom of the page you will also find a "suggested threads" links that might be helpful. There's 34 pages on this thread alone to whet your whistle, often with habitat shots and explanations.
Welcome.
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msanchez420
NSW Sub Hunter



Registered: 11/01/06
Posts: 943
Loc: Australia
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Re: Aussie assistance needed! P. Subaeruginosa [Re: Feelers]
#14271852 - 04/11/11 11:49 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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I recommend checking out the NSW season threads also, you will find a wealth of info regarding Subaeruginosa. Read every page 
NSW Shroom Season 2011
NSW Shroom Season 2010
NSW Shroom Season 2009
Nsw 2008 Sub Season
NSW Shroom Season 2007
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msanchez420
NSW Sub Hunter



Registered: 11/01/06
Posts: 943
Loc: Australia
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Re: Aussie assistance needed! P. Subaeruginosa [Re: msanchez420]
#14271866 - 04/11/11 11:52 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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+ Some info I posted in the 2010 thread, hope it helps:
I remember when I first started hunting I had very little success until I was able to spot the 'good' environments for Subs. It takes a while to figure out exactly where they will be. When you do find them, be sure to take a mental picture and notes on what the environment consisted of, after a while you will develop an uncanny sixth sense on where the subs are!
Nowadays when I scope out hunting grounds I will look for a few things:
* Check rainfall charts for the parks/reserves I'm visiting, rain within the last 5-7 days is desired, and preferably consistent rain over the last couple of weeks (see bottom of this post for useful web links)
* Check for mountains/rivers/creeks in the region, download ‘Google Earth’ and look at satellite images + the terrain in 3D mode. Map out all of the walking trails/roads, particularly those that are at the base of a mountainous area or on mountain slopes, as water will often collect around the base of these trails + roads.
*Trails/ fire- trails along the base of sloped mountainous areas are good starting points, look for trails that seem to be consistently wet/soaked because of water drainage down the side of the mountain (from frost/humidity/fog etc). Check either side of the trails, as moisture will often build up on the edges. They can grow on open grass but there will usually always be a bush or tree shading them nearby, and generally need to grow from underneath a piece of bark or wood as they are a wood-loving species.
*'Sub-Alpine', ‘Sub-Tropical’ and 'Wet forest' Eucalyptus bush are excellent environments for subs. This generally consists of moist eucalyptus forest, with dense shrubs or ferns undergrowth; grass on the ground and Eucalypt trees either side of trails. Look for shaded areas - areas in direct sunlight with little to no shrub/tree shade will often dry out too quickly for them to grow. Dry bush is generally no good - you will be wasting your time if the area is always dirt dry.
Get a brochure/map of the national parks and map out if/where these environments are. You may have to check a few different areas/environments before you find anything, so be prepared for a few good days hunting. If you cannot find any mushrooms of any species, the area may be too dry/not suitable. 'Stropharia Aurantiaca' is an excellent indicator that Subs are probably around.
*Try finding maps or park brochures for more specific info on where the best environments are. If you area searching a National park, they usually have a visitor centre - Go raid their information + maps.
*Subs are not hard to spot once you have found your first few, after that they are very noticeable. Check the ground careful, you may have to push aside vegetation to check underneath. Try changing the angle that you look at things, crouch down etc it can be amazing how many more you will find.
*Use scissors to cut them at the base of stem, leave the smaller babies for the next hunt and to spread their spores around. But generally once their gills have opened they have released plenty of spores and are ok to pick. I like to wait until they are semi-mature at least.
*Areas where they grow may vary wildly, for example I can find a couple bags worth along a stretch of road for about 100m, then find nothing for the next 50m due to change in vegetation (Generally lack of shade + moisture or change in plants). Then they start right back up again due to environment change again (More undergrowth + tree shade, more moisture etc)
*Wood chipped areas are always excellent, especially Eucalyptus + pine wood-chips/areas with pine/eucalypt trees around the edge of chip beds. Look for shaded/well watered areas, particularly on slopes. Public gardens are always worth checking out, just try not to look too suspicious or park rangers will ask what you are up to (They know what you are up to lol)
*Dress for the occasion! I have seen lots of people wandering around holding scissors + a large paper bag in clear view, wearing Pink-Floyd t-shirts etc, generally dodgy clothes not suitable for hiking – try to be more inconspicuous lol! A good backpack, hiking boots etc goes a long way to passing off as a hiker and not a Shroom picker
*Useful web sites: Bureau of Meteorology - http://www.bom.gov.au (Check out the 'Daily observations' for your area
Rain/weather predictions - http://ozforecast.com.au
*Remember - Persistence is the key
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MagicSalad
Funginaut



Registered: 04/11/11
Posts: 3
Loc: Victoria, Australia
Last seen: 12 years, 8 months
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Re: Aussie assistance needed! P. Subaeruginosa [Re: msanchez420]
#14274956 - 04/11/11 09:20 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Thanks a bunch for the help so far guys, it's great how willing to help everyone is!
I'm beginning to like this community already
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