As a hunter/ outdoorsman, I had to ask my god to forgive me for the neglect and abuse I’m responsible for, against these incredible gifts. Ex.. fire wood, targets, etc. I’m old, and evidently ignorant, more so than I thought, as a woodsman. Great video! 👍🏻
reminded me of how 10 years after a huge oak got cut down for about 4 years in a row about 2 foot wide hen of the woods mushrooms would form, i didn't know nearly that much about nature at the time, but oh well. enjoyed the video, and the info on acorns, though for some reason the 100-150+ year old black oaks nearby all make only tiny acorns all autumn
Oh yeah, Pennsylvania is loaded with mushrooms right now by what I been seeing online on FB and Reddit. Glad you enjoyed it! BTW, your profile pic is cool! Is that a cute kitty in it?
Hey Josh. Great video. (I changed my account name. It was Rootless Wanders.) good to see you out and about. I was just thinking about the mushrooms yesterday.
Oh yeah I been wondering why I ain't seen you around, lol! Hopefully you learned a bit from this little excursion! Always love seeing you in the comments!
Weather is the biggest factor for mushrooms fruiting actually. Each mushroom is different but some important things to consider are: 1) Moisture - too much or too little can be bad.[too much moisture and the mushrooms get soggy or mold. Too dry and they don't fruit at all.] 2) Temperature - mushrooms have a specific temperature range they prefer. For Maitake for example, requires 35 degrees Fahrenheit to 55 degrees farenheit. Keep in mind that this temperature variation is not exact. Also, some mushrooms, like Chicken of the Woods, prefer hotter temperatures. 3) Wind/humidity - wind will dry them out faster and conversely too much humidity could cause them to mold. What I normally do is to wait 2 - 3 days after a rain and go looking because mushrooms are fast growing, usually. Morels are a bit different but the rule holds: Decent amount of moisture and cooler temperatures usually means mushrooms. At that point it's more about finding the right ones. Hope this helps some and thanks for asking!
Enjoy ur videos. Is spores what u call the part growing out of the center like a flower pedal?? Can u do video on how u clean them? Someone said. needs to be cleaned well from dogs (GROSS) . You can’t scrub them!
Spores are the microscopic "seed" of the mushroom organism. They're released as the mushroom ages and they fly through the air on wind, animal fur, clothing etc. Once they make contact with a suitable substrate, the mushroom life cycle begins. In this video they are the cloud released from the Puffball I poked and the white powder on the Maitake I mentioned had spored out. To clean the Maitake I simply rinse it off well in the sink, then cut the fronds off and rinse again if needed. Sometimes dirt or bark or leaf buts can be on them but those usually wash right off. If they don't I either pick them off with my fingers or use a very soft bristle toothbrush to gently scrub them. Never heard of dogs eating a Maitake but I guess it's possible so I don't know what that comment about dogs means. If I get more this year I will try to do a video on cleaning them. Hope this helps some and thanks for asking!
Just out of curiosity Josh, how long should you boil red oak acorns? I'm asking because i've come real close to leaching them of the tannins, but have not quite got all the bitterness out. That's despite boiling them 3 times(20 minutes each with the nutmeats of each divided into 1/4ths).
It can take a while. Last time I did the hot leach method I boiled the chunks 6 times for about an hour a piece, changing the water each time. So it took about 6 hours of rapid boiling. It's a rather energy intensive process but takes less time than cold leaching, which can take weeks and is best with constantly running water. Hope this helps some and thanks for asking Dustin!
I take almost every single one I’m at 300 pounds right now this year you can make broth with them or whatever if they’re dry but the dryness is no big deal and if they’re too wet I’ll just leave them in a box for a few days in my refrigerator and they’ll come out perfect
Nice! I haven't made broth with them yet but this year I was planning on making Tinctures with any excess I had. Congratulations on such a good harvest this year, it seems to be a good one for Maitake!
Kind of but Oysters grow more on the trunk of the tree rather than the base like here. Also the oyster mushrooms have forked gills instead of pores. This is a good time to find oyster mushrooms though if you find the right tree and weather conditions are favorable.
@@TrilliumWildEdibles I’ve never tried Maitake Mushrooms before, I hope I can spot them this year 🤞But, thanks for the tips (& video😁) I think I’ll have a better chance of finding them now. Keep it up! 👍 👍 👍
When young and fresh, like in the video, they taste kinda like a Shitake mushroom. As they get older they take on a unique flavor that is hard to describe. In general though just think Shitake flavor and they go well in anything you would use those in.
Awesome to hear you enjoyed the joke! Book is coming along, a lot slower than expected due to figuring out some formatting issues. Hoping I can sort them out soon because it's close to being ready. Always love seeing you in the comments brother and cheers to you and yours!
Mainly Black Oak but I think the one I harvested was around a Red Oak. However I didn't really look at it as I was more concerned with filming and harvesting it, lol!
love ur videos bro keep up the good work. I found a wild mint of some sort on my land but cant identify it on reddit or anything lol is there a way u could help ID
Any number of reasons really. From the video being too long, not getting to what they wanted fast enough, to just being a contrarian, and a myriad of other reasons. Oh well, TH-cam sees it as interaction and it doesn't weigh negative in the algorithm.
Interesting. Here's some information I found on the subject of Acorns not producing. web.extension.illinois.edu/askextension/thisQuestion.cfm?ThreadID=20139&catID=195&AskSiteID=87#:~:text=1)%20Environmental%20conditions%2C%20such%20as,resulting%20in%20poor%20pollination%20success.
Everything's going to hell in a handbasket by yourself some Shiba Inu Bitcoin. So you have some money that's not in the dollar if and when the dollar is devalued.
Man, I enjoyed your video! I appreciate all the info you've taken the time to share. Very interesting and educational. Thank you 👍
You're very welcome, glad to hear you enjoyed it!
What a fun, informative and great video. You had me cracking up in this one. Great humor!!
Thank you, I'm glad it made you laugh!
Thank you for your videos. My kids and I love them.
You're very welcome Frank, I'm glad you guys enjoy the videos!
As a hunter/ outdoorsman, I had to ask my god to forgive me for the neglect and abuse I’m responsible for, against these incredible gifts. Ex.. fire wood, targets, etc. I’m old, and evidently ignorant, more so than I thought, as a woodsman.
Great video! 👍🏻
Thanks so much for making these videos. It would be awesome to go on a hike with you and learn a ton! This is second best to that. 👍
reminded me of how 10 years after a huge oak got cut down for about 4 years in a row about 2 foot wide hen of the woods mushrooms would form, i didn't know nearly that much about nature at the time, but oh well. enjoyed the video, and the info on acorns, though for some reason the 100-150+ year old black oaks nearby all make only tiny acorns all autumn
Greetingz cuzinz, Seeing all kinds of Mushroom etc lately it's Time🧙♂️👍
Pennsylvania. Wow you found an Amazing bunch . Good warnings and advising 👍
Oh yeah, Pennsylvania is loaded with mushrooms right now by what I been seeing online on FB and Reddit.
Glad you enjoyed it! BTW, your profile pic is cool! Is that a cute kitty in it?
First time watching,you are great and explanation is wonderful
🍄🍄🍄❤ thank you for the information.
You're very welcome!
Look forward for every informative video. Awesome thanks.
You're very welcome!
Hey Josh. Great video. (I changed my account name. It was Rootless Wanders.) good to see you out and about. I was just thinking about the mushrooms yesterday.
Oh yeah I been wondering why I ain't seen you around, lol! Hopefully you learned a bit from this little excursion! Always love seeing you in the comments!
Thanks for the acorn info in this video!!!
You're very welcome!
Thanks for sharing this great informative video, I’ll be a hunting mushrooms myself😊
Btw, the kitty is adorable 🥰
He is isn't he? I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you have good luck hunting mushrooms!
@@TrilliumWildEdibles ☺️ thanks 😊
Great video keep them coming thanks 👍
Your videos get me excited. Does weather matter? Is rainy days a good time or it doesn’t matter?
Weather is the biggest factor for mushrooms fruiting actually. Each mushroom is different but some important things to consider are: 1) Moisture - too much or too little can be bad.[too much moisture and the mushrooms get soggy or mold. Too dry and they don't fruit at all.]
2) Temperature - mushrooms have a specific temperature range they prefer. For Maitake for example, requires 35 degrees Fahrenheit to 55 degrees farenheit. Keep in mind that this temperature variation is not exact. Also, some mushrooms, like Chicken of the Woods, prefer hotter temperatures.
3) Wind/humidity - wind will dry them out faster and conversely too much humidity could cause them to mold.
What I normally do is to wait 2 - 3 days after a rain and go looking because mushrooms are fast growing, usually. Morels are a bit different but the rule holds: Decent amount of moisture and cooler temperatures usually means mushrooms. At that point it's more about finding the right ones.
Hope this helps some and thanks for asking!
I love you videos man! I got a quick question, what is the best book to buy that talks about wild edibles and uses?
Great information. Thanks!
Enjoy ur videos. Is spores what u call the part growing out of the center like a flower pedal?? Can u do video on how u clean them? Someone said. needs to be cleaned well from dogs (GROSS) . You can’t scrub them!
Spores are the microscopic "seed" of the mushroom organism. They're released as the mushroom ages and they fly through the air on wind, animal fur, clothing etc. Once they make contact with a suitable substrate, the mushroom life cycle begins. In this video they are the cloud released from the Puffball I poked and the white powder on the Maitake I mentioned had spored out.
To clean the Maitake I simply rinse it off well in the sink, then cut the fronds off and rinse again if needed. Sometimes dirt or bark or leaf buts can be on them but those usually wash right off. If they don't I either pick them off with my fingers or use a very soft bristle toothbrush to gently scrub them.
Never heard of dogs eating a Maitake but I guess it's possible so I don't know what that comment about dogs means. If I get more this year I will try to do a video on cleaning them.
Hope this helps some and thanks for asking!
Just out of curiosity Josh, how long should you boil red oak acorns? I'm asking because i've come real close to leaching them of the tannins, but have not quite got all the bitterness out. That's despite boiling them 3 times(20 minutes each with the nutmeats of each divided into 1/4ths).
It can take a while. Last time I did the hot leach method I boiled the chunks 6 times for about an hour a piece, changing the water each time. So it took about 6 hours of rapid boiling.
It's a rather energy intensive process but takes less time than cold leaching, which can take weeks and is best with constantly running water. Hope this helps some and thanks for asking Dustin!
Love the mushroom video
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
How much sweet Annie is safe to make for tea? Thanku brother!
Great post
Thank you!
TY FOR ALL THE GD INFORMATION
You're very welcome!
I take almost every single one I’m at 300 pounds right now this year you can make broth with them or whatever if they’re dry but the dryness is no big deal and if they’re too wet I’ll just leave them in a box for a few days in my refrigerator and they’ll come out perfect
Nice! I haven't made broth with them yet but this year I was planning on making Tinctures with any excess I had. Congratulations on such a good harvest this year, it seems to be a good one for Maitake!
Woow, those Maitake mushrooms look a lot like oyster mushrooms… 😋 🤤
Kind of but Oysters grow more on the trunk of the tree rather than the base like here. Also the oyster mushrooms have forked gills instead of pores. This is a good time to find oyster mushrooms though if you find the right tree and weather conditions are favorable.
@@TrilliumWildEdibles I’ve never tried Maitake Mushrooms before, I hope I can spot them this year 🤞But, thanks for the tips (& video😁) I think I’ll have a better chance of finding them now. Keep it up! 👍 👍 👍
When young and fresh, like in the video, they taste kinda like a Shitake mushroom. As they get older they take on a unique flavor that is hard to describe. In general though just think Shitake flavor and they go well in anything you would use those in.
All great info Josh, love the hair joke, hope all is good, stay safe, hows the book coming, hh, 👍🍺🍺🍄🌲🌳🍒🍏🍎🍇🇺🇸
Awesome to hear you enjoyed the joke! Book is coming along, a lot slower than expected due to figuring out some formatting issues. Hoping I can sort them out soon because it's close to being ready. Always love seeing you in the comments brother and cheers to you and yours!
Excellent. What kind of oaks were those around?
Mainly Black Oak but I think the one I harvested was around a Red Oak. However I didn't really look at it as I was more concerned with filming and harvesting it, lol!
love ur videos bro keep up the good work. I found a wild mint of some sort on my land but cant identify it on reddit or anything lol is there a way u could help ID
Please book review fan love it
Who dislikes this kind of content?
Probably someone who ate the Mario mushroom…
Any number of reasons really. From the video being too long, not getting to what they wanted fast enough, to just being a contrarian, and a myriad of other reasons. Oh well, TH-cam sees it as interaction and it doesn't weigh negative in the algorithm.
Maitake on or near, mostly oak, trees are the result of something bad going on in the tree, Root Rot. Maitakes are good for me, bad for the homeowner.
No one ever says what kind of oak tree. There's 100 different kind of oak trees.
Here no acorns are not dropping, not even one?
Interesting. Here's some information I found on the subject of Acorns not producing.
web.extension.illinois.edu/askextension/thisQuestion.cfm?ThreadID=20139&catID=195&AskSiteID=87#:~:text=1)%20Environmental%20conditions%2C%20such%20as,resulting%20in%20poor%20pollination%20success.
We have had a lot of rain this year,
I could be wrong but that look like poison ivy you pushed aside to show us those puffballs
Could have been that or hog peanut. I'd have to look again to be sure but I'm not allergic to poison ivy so no biggie for me.
Hey bro I bought 11 acres get a hold of Josh and get my number. Your more than welcome to come out and shoot some videos
Good to know, not to put mushrooms in plastic bags
Absolutely! I did it too when I started because it's what everyone else did.
@@TrilliumWildEdibles I got my mushrooms in the grocery store.😂♥️. But I love to be out in the woods and in my farm yard. Your video was very nice.
Everything's going to hell in a handbasket by yourself some Shiba Inu Bitcoin. So you have some money that's not in the dollar if and when the dollar is devalued.