eat-bolete Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I read that they really don't have any look-alikes, just wanted to make sure. They smell sooo goooood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Yes, those are black trumpets. It looks like you might want to clean as you pick. I usually trim the bottom of the stem as I pick. It takes longer but I end up with nice clean mushrooms when I get home. They dry well and are a treat fresh. Nice find, there should be lots more in the same area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eat-bolete Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Thanks John I looked closely around, couldn't find any more, maybe will be back in a day or two to check again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 In my area, I like to look for them on slopes of ridges, this seems to help me spot them easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eat-bolete Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I found these growing on moss, it gave some contrast, otherwise I'd definitely miss them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I've seen YouTube videos on finding black trumpets associated with moss. The ones in eastern N.C. are associated with hardwood leaf litter. My best spots are under beech trees. I still haven't found any yet this year because of a lack of rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4rum Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 A new one to add to my 'wish' list. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Black Trumpets are mycorrhiozal with certain trees. In my area oak and beech seem best. But I've also found them in apparent association with some conifers. They do seem to like mossy areas, and open areas like paths through the woods. Today I found some nice ones on a mowed area with cedar near an oak wood border. Upon further inspection, I found a better little patch by a large oak about 15 feet in form the mowed area. The trumpets, and plenty of amanitas, were growing in the mowed area, apparently in association with the oak trees. Trumpets and chanterelles are just getting started around here. The only summers when I see lots of trumpets are ones with lots of rainfall. So I think we're set up pretty well here in the mid-Atlantic. During a good summer it's possible to collect large quantities of black trumpets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eat-bolete Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 very nice. Mine were growing not far from Amanitas as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 I've found large fruitings associated with large white pines, almost always in moss, in Canadian shield locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Rob, do you know if those pine-associating trumpets have white or yellow spore print? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 No I never did a spore print Dave. As far as I can recall any staining, on upper surfaces, was white. From possible spores dropping in overlapping scenarios. Almost all the trumpets I found were when jump shooting ducks in beaver ponds, so see trumpets...fill pocket... then eat. Went through my phone and never did take any pics. Also (every year was different due to temps/moisture etc) found huge hedgehogs, chickens (often on maple!) and various boletes, honeys, and hericiums. Was catering for a hunt camp, at the time, and the members loved the addition of local mushrooms, quite often served with the ducks we harvested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby b Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Trumpets are popping in northern Allegheny County PA. Found 4 different spots today. Gonna dry most of them even though I haven't yet found a good way. Left a lot standing and a lot were past prime. Normally they have a lot of moisture and with all of the rain they are prime. Wow! one was about 4 inches across the face. PS have forgotten how to post photos, dumb ass, bobby b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Black Trumpets dry pretty easily. If you have a south-facing attic window, and it's not too humid, then if you spread them out so that the sun get son them, they will almost dry completely. Once they are as dry as they will get from air drying, they may be finished in the oven, spread onto cookie sheets... 200F setting and after few minutes open the door to vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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