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kactus.brand.g
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Big Reishi!
#23516412 - 08/06/16 04:32 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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So,these are among the biggest Reishii fruits I have ever encountered!
These bad boys are heavy too,and I'd say I got a pound or so just with these three
Any Ideas on what type they could be?




Edited by kactus.brand.g (08/06/16 09:48 PM)
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kactus.brand.g
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I reckon I'll call them Ganoderma tsugae,unless anyone else thinks otherwise.
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Psychedelic Pupil
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It's hard to say because I can't tell what type of tree they are growing on from the pics. Was it growing on hemlock?
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kactus.brand.g
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I don't know what type of tree it was. The thing was massive,and totally dead.
I know tons about other plants,but tress are my weakness. I know there are huge conifers int this particular area,and they may be hemlocks.
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Psychedelic Pupil
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The G. Tsugae is most likely. Good score! The tops look a bit gnarly but nice and white underneath!
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kactus.brand.g
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Psychedelic Pupil said: The G. Tsugae is most likely. Good score! The tops look a bit gnarly but nice and white underneath!
I thought so too,and really what else could they be?
I'm located in Kentucky by the way if that helps a little more.
I'm sure Alan would no for sure
Thanks man,they are nearly dry just from sitting all night,and they smell divine
I'm tempted to go back out hunting today,but this damn oppressive heat and humidity will probably prevent it
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Psychedelic Pupil
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It could be G lucidum but they prefer hardwood. Maple and sometimes oak. I think lucidum may be re-named. I remember reading something about that recently.
I'm going hunting today for black trumpets. They are way late to flush so I hope they are finally out!
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kactus.brand.g
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Yeah,I don't actually think it was growing from a hemlock.
Edited by kactus.brand.g (08/07/16 08:19 PM)
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relic
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bumping in case mr. cloudy peruses the forum.
nice find, KBG.
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kactus.brand.g
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Re: Big Reishi! [Re: relic]
#23522234 - 08/08/16 03:23 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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I went back out,and the tree was most definitely a big old dead Oak that they were growing from.
I found some more too,in another area.



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Psychedelic Pupil said: It could be G lucidum but they prefer hardwood. Maple and sometimes oak. I think lucidum may be re-named. I remember reading something about that recently.
I'm going hunting today for black trumpets. They are way late to flush so I hope they are finally out!
Sorry I didn't acknowledge this earlier.
Did you find any black trumpets?
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relic said: bumping in case mr. cloudy peruses the forum.
nice find, KBG.
Thanks buddy
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relic
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Ganoderma jackpot
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kactus.brand.g
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Re: Big Reishi! [Re: relic]
#23522312 - 08/08/16 04:06 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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It's getting that way
You should have seen all the decayed rotting ones that I missed
The Big ones form the previous day are totally dry now. Anyone know how long these will keep in the open air? I keep all my smaller ones in Mason jars.
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Nice! This is the biggest G. tsugae ive found. They also dont grow in my native areas. The biggest one was around two feet wide. I miss those forests.
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TheTortoise

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Those are some beautiful specimens KGB KBG
Based on your location and that you found these on oak I think they are all G. curtisii, but I'm curious as to what Mr cloudy has to say. Looking at the stem where it broke off do you see any dark resinous bands on the inside?
As for preserving them I would definitely recommend freezing them for 24hrs+ once they are mostly dry. The reason for freezing is there are almost always bugs already burrowing inside (they will turn the mushroom to powder) and freezing them will kill them. Once dried and frozen for long enough they should last a really long time sitting out. I have them on display all over my house
Edited by TheTortoise (08/08/16 04:54 PM)
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TheTortoise said: Those are some beautiful specimens KGB
I think you mean "KBG". KGB is something else.
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Psychedelic Pupil
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Yes I did find a few black trumpets! Thanks!

Also, I've had very good results drying reishi by slicing them into 1/8 to 3/16 strips and putting them in the oven at 150F until cracker dry. (about an hour) My oven only goes down to 170F so I leave the door cracked open which also helps with the drying process. Drying this way also kills any bugs or larvea, but yours look pretty fresh. I wouldn't be so worried about bugs.
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Nice trumpets!
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kactus.brand.g
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SoulButter said: Nice! This is the biggest G. tsugae ive found. They also dont grow in my native areas. The biggest one was around two feet wide. I miss those forests.

Beautiful!
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TheTortoise said: Those are some beautiful specimens KGB KBG
Based on your location and that you found these on oak I think they are all G. curtisii, but I'm curious as to what Mr cloudy has to say. Looking at the stem where it broke off do you see any dark resinous bands on the inside?
As for preserving them I would definitely recommend freezing them for 24hrs+ once they are mostly dry. The reason for freezing is there are almost always bugs already burrowing inside (they will turn the mushroom to powder) and freezing them will kill them. Once dried and frozen for long enough they should last a really long time sitting out. I have them on display all over my house
Thanks man
They just may be G. curtisii,but i didn't notice any dark resinous bands.
Yeah,mine have bug holes,so int the freezer they go,thanks!
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elprawn said:
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TheTortoise said: Those are some beautiful specimens KGB
I think you mean "KBG". KGB is something else. 
Yeah,no Russian mafia here
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Psychedelic Pupil said: Yes I did find a few black trumpets! Thanks!

Also, I've had very good results drying reishi by slicing them into 1/8 to 3/16 strips and putting them in the oven at 150F until cracker dry. (about an hour) My oven only goes down to 170F so I leave the door cracked open which also helps with the drying process. Drying this way also kills any bugs or larvea, but yours look pretty fresh. I wouldn't be so worried about bugs.

I'm jealous!
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