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In reply to the discussion: We just found Morel mushrooms [View all]

Curmudgeoness

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4. Don't bother trying to cultivate them.
Wed Apr 24, 2013, 07:55 PM
Apr 2013

The mushroom is just the fruiting body of the mushroom, which is actually the strands of a fungus growing underground. And that fungus has found a suitable place to grow, with the conditions that it prefers. Trying to duplicate the proper conditions will be next to impossible. You will probably not hurt the mycelium, which is the threadlike strands that are underground, by using the planter. The mycelium are probably associated with tree roots or dead wood underground, and you will not damage that. Just look for them in that same area every year, and enjoy.

If you have more questions, just ask, but I don't want to do a dissertation on fungi here. Just know that the morel that you see is just like an apple on a tree---you can't transplant it have grow an apple tree, it is just a fruit of a much larger organism.

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We just found Morel mushrooms [View all] zeeland Apr 2013 OP
Crumble a few up and spread them around. Scuba Apr 2013 #1
Morels? Yuck. Bring them to my house and I'll take care of them for you. uppityperson Apr 2013 #2
Yes we are very excited! zeeland Apr 2013 #3
Don't bother trying to cultivate them. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #4
That answers the question. Since we rotate crops, zeeland Apr 2013 #5
Plant whatever you want to plant there. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #6
YAY! MuseRider Apr 2013 #7
i'm coming. mopinko Apr 2013 #8
Be careful. MuseRider Apr 2013 #11
Tips from Mother Earth News... JaneQPublic Apr 2013 #9
Lucky dog, you!! opiate69 Apr 2013 #10
Sounds like they found their home. n/t BlueToTheBone Apr 2013 #12
This is a great group ! zeeland Apr 2013 #13
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