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OmnipotenTurd
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Amateur question: rain in the forecast means good hunting, right?
#26338029 - 11/22/19 12:03 PM (4 years, 2 months ago) |
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Weather is predicting rain in the Bat Area, which we desperately need .But I also means there could be a big wave of mushrooms, right?
I have only ever done a tiny bit of mushroom hunting, with a friend of mine who is pretty expert at it and can identify all sorts of edibles and actives. But, I am just starting out. So, I am wondering:
1) I am pretty sure rain is a good thing, but is it as simple as 'after it rains, look for mushrooms' or is there a rule of thumb like x days later, or am I missing the whole point?
2) are there any good starter resources for a newbie mushroom hunter?
thanks!
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Re: Amateur question: rain in the forecast means good hunting, right? [Re: OmnipotenTurd] 1
#26338406 - 11/22/19 03:26 PM (4 years, 2 months ago) |
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Make sure to read the rules of the forum (like #5): https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/2263556
Some great resources is under "Mushroom Info -> Hunting Mushrooms". Its got basically everything you need.
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Re: Amateur question: rain in the forecast means good hunting, right? [Re: OmnipotenTurd] 1
#26338436 - 11/22/19 03:38 PM (4 years, 2 months ago) |
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1. It all depends on the species of mushrooms you are after and what environment you are hunting in. Terrestrial mushrooms are more dependant on rain than mushrooms that grow on trees which can derive their moisture from the substrate they are growing on. The forest environment can hold moisture for much longer than open areas such as fields, and you can find mushrooms in forests even in times of droughts. Some mushrooms grow quicker than others and some are more dependant on rain than others, so it's hard to say how many days after rain you should wait, but I would suggest about 6-7 days would be reasonable. I live in a country were it would be unusual to get more than 2-3 weeks without rain so I don't usually have to worry about it.
2. This website is a valuable resource, and if you join some local Facebook groups for mushroom hunting and identification this will give you an indication of which species are popping up in your area at a particular time. You should buy a guide book (or books) for your region, at least one of which should be small enough to carry around with you. You're never going to get one guide book that lists all the mushrooms in your area because there's so many mushrooms that they can't fit them all in, but they will usually contain all the more common ones. You should take a camera with you to take shots of mushrooms that you have difficulty identifying in the field. It's important to take shots of the cap, stem and gills, as well as an in-situ shot, and remember that the stem base often holds vital clues to the identification of a mushroom, so you should always try to dig up the whole mushroom intact. Also, make note of what trees or plants that the mushrooms are growing near to, because some mushrooms are associated with particular trees or plants and this can help with identification. Other tools of the trade include a basket or trug (to be able to carry mushrooms causing them as little damage as possible), a hand lens, and a pocket knife.
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