Pickinpox Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Some Pines i found after work yesterday. They are a few weeks earlier than i have seen them in this spot. I love how they just push rocks out of their way. Some were already done for... anyways hope you'll enjoy. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplanets Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Wow, nice find! I've been looking all around me and haven't found one yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 This is one type I've never found. Uncommon east of the Rocky Mountains. But I have read reports about this type mushroom being collected on Cape Cod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyflyfsh Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Lots of matsutake found in Maine as well as Toronto, CA. I know they find them in the Northeast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplanets Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 I know local commercial dealers that finds wild ones on a regular basis. There's definitely Matsutake in Ontario. Just have to find an accessible pine forest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Does anyone know which species of pine are most commonly associated with eastern NA White Matsutake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplanets Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Jack pine and hemlock are the most frequently mentioned in my research. But here's a better list. http://www.matsiman.com/booklet/matsutake_mushroomhandout.htm I believe it is not limited to what is listed here, I've heard of other types of conifers that will host matsutake. Also, higher elevation and finding the indicator species ALLOTROPA VIRGATA seem to increase your chances. Allotropa seem to have a direct relationship with matsutake and usually grows in he same places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickinpox Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Keep looking theplanets they'll show themselves soon enough!!!!!!!!!!!! I know where I'm at they love white pine and lodgepole pine.. The biggest flushes I find always seem to be close to the road cuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks Pickinpox and Planets for the info which has renewed my interest in seeking out White Matsutake in my locality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Oak Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I found a lot up in the rockies and idaho while on my honeymoon. They were fantastic. Almost liked them raw more than cooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Moondrake Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 There's a video on Paul Stamet's youtube channel where he finds Matsutake.... wow... this must be one prized species!! His enthusiasm is quite overwhelming at his find. MATSUTAKEEEEE!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easternWA Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm not particularly fond of Matsis but I'd be happy to show anyone a spot or two I've found in N. Idaho, if you're in the area in the fall. They like white pine in N. Idaho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Daniele Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I am wondering if they can be found in the spring as well as in the fall in norCal*? *to be clear: I know they can be found in the fall; I am wondering if the spring, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvert Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Wow, nice find! I've been looking all around me and haven't found one yet! This is one mushroom I've never found either! This is one type I've never found. Uncommon east of the Rocky Mountains. But I have read reports about this type mushroom being collected on Cape Cod. uncommon in normal foraging grounds, but not uncommon if you know where to look, from what I've been told... Also, they grow back again in the same spot, so if you find one. (which I havn't) Does anyone know which species of pine are most commonly associated with eastern NA White Matsutake? I don't know which species of Pine they are associated with, but they are reported to be fairly common in Quebec. The Montreal club has a foray site they visit each year between Montreal and Ottawa (so, very close to Ontario) where there is regular fruiting of this. I would guess it is red or white pine, probably red if it was a plantation. I don't know which species, but from what I understand, they like to grow a little later in the season ( late Sept. early oct. just before the frost here), and importantly, they grow in very mature stands of pines. I've heard reports of it growing in the north too, under Jack Pine (mature) stands. Disclaimer: As I said, I have never found them (although I've never spent much, if any, time foraging in mature pine stands late in the season), and so my stories only comes second hand from book and other people who have found them in this region. Good luck though! I have found, however, Catathelasma ventricosum, only once, which was not with a strong flavour but very crunchy and good! only one time .... stories from fellow hunters lead me to believe it is the more common of the two in the ottawa region... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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