John Smalldridge Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 We had a semi dry morning so I decided to get out and see what was popping. the first photo is what may be some Hymenopellis. These have appeared at the base of this dying beech tree for the last couple of years. Last year there were probably twenty or thirty at the same time. Next is a fruiting of Laetiporus sulphureus that I missed harvesting at their prime three times this year. This is a quick photo of some Cantharellus minor. This appears to be a small Lactarius volemus. This was the surprise of the day for me. these are nearly perfect condition Hydnum repandum. I have only found one spot where these seem to grow every fall. Although dirty, these were very solid. The next one I am uncertain about. at first I thought it was an agaricus but now I'm unsure. The last was what I think may be a russula or Lactarius of the type that doesn't produce much latex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualsetters Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Good day! I enjoy the hedgehogs and tried the L volemus this year they are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 The thing about the hedgehogs is that they are probably the thickest, meatiest mushrooms I find.They are even meatier than most of the boletes I find locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 The last one is Russula compacta. The one you say may be Agaricus... is that an unbroken partial veil seen on the underside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Yes, it appears to be an unbroken partial veil. I went back yesterday to check on the other ones and they were gone. The squirrels appear to filling up on mushrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 One with the unbroken partial veil... probably Agaricus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCn15 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 The thing about the hedgehogs is that they are probably the thickest, meatiest mushrooms I find.They are even meatier than most of the boletes I find locally. I have the same experience where I am from. Love the hedgehogs. This was a great year for them up here. Normally, I work hard to get one good feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I wish I could find more of the hedgehogs but for some reason they seem even more particular about where they grow locally compared to the other edible mushrooms I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualsetters Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 My hedgehog spots seem to produce every year. They are spread all over with no apparent reason for growing where they do. I only seem to find them for a small period after chanterelles are in. At least in bulk. They seem to take their time growing too and a week can make the difference between a bunch of buttons and some good monster shrooms. They seem to be just as good either way although the teeth can be annoying if not prepared correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Last year I collected some older hedgehogs and was disappointed to find them slightly bitter tasting. Since then I have collected younger ones and am very pleased with the flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianf Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Nice finds John. Hydnum are one of those mushrooms that require a certain level of bacteria in the soil for sustained, prolific fruitings. I usually find hedgehogs under spruce trees within fairly close proximity to swamps/bogs. Slightly unbalanced soil with high levels of acidity doesn't seem to hurt either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Thanks Brian, I'll keep that in mind while I'm out looking for new spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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