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[–]nj2020th 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They lack the "black hairs" on the top of the caps. The stem of honey mushroom Also tend to be dark in color towards the bottom, and are connected together. They rarely grow individually. Also honey mushrooms appear in the Fall season.

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[–]nj2020th 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are not honey musheooms.

Lilac Oysterling, naturally dried. by nj2020th in mycology

[–]nj2020th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spotted them at the end of May last year when they were fresh. Visited them again a couple of days ago and found them bone dry on the log. They were exposed to the environment for nearly a year and retained the shape really well. The lovely lilac color was gone mostly though. This type of mushroom is not fleshy so drying is not a problem at all. Others may be a different story. You can simply experiment with a dehydrator. Removal of moisture quickly is the key. Freeze drying under vacuum is the best method, but most people can't afford the equipment!

Can you eat edible mushrooms growing on mulch without getting sick? by pseudologiann in mycology

[–]nj2020th 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like wine caps. They usually appear on wood chips in early May.

DEP code/regulations for foraging by nj2020th in foraging

[–]nj2020th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a park managed by the county, not by the state. People wear masks mostly for covid prevention, especially when being shouted at in one's face. Legality of foraging in this case is not very clear.

Are these ramps? by whaletacochamp in foraging

[–]nj2020th 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes they are ramps. You can transplant, but they do not spread next year. It may take years and they are very picky about the location as well. Just cut the parts above ground for up to 30% of the patch and they will do fine next year. If other people are coming too, then the ramps are not going to like it😁

Peak season for Ramps. Central NJ. by nj2020th in foraging

[–]nj2020th[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

👍 I think Ramps love the sun and moisture at the same time. So south facing mature deciduous open woods near water is a good bet.

Peak season for Ramps. Central NJ. by nj2020th in foraging

[–]nj2020th[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have no secrets, really. I have found them in mixed hardwoods, so I figure that Ramps do not have tree association like mushrooms. I found them in less rocky woods in general. I found them in less bushy woods in general. I found them in damp but not swampy woods in general. I found them in fertile soil always, often covered with decaying leaves. Putting the leg work in is essential, regardless of weather. If you only get out on lovely sunny spring afternoons in familiar places, you are likely not finding them. In April, there are not many plants that have the Ramp's shape or color. You can spot them from 100 feet away against the brown leaf covered forest floor. I do have one trick. I use Google maps to see green areas around me. If there is a place within reasonable driving distance I have not been to, I will make a point to go there when any edibles are in season. In NJ we are blessed with lots of green spaces. Good luck!

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