Anyone heading out shroom hunting?
Never done it before, recently started experimenting with psychedelics.
Posted Oct 11, 2016, 6:05 AM UTC
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I want too but I wouldn't have a clue what to do/look for!
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Check out shroomery and look for information on Liberty caps. They're fairly easy to spot once you know what you're looking for, it's mainly about knowing the conditions they like. They might not grow everyone, but once you find a spot, you're golden.
If you do end up picking, don't forget to flick before you pick; this will release spores and hopefully increase the yield in subsequent years.
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Yes good advice always flick and pick. also there's some mushrooms that grow in the same conditions and look similar. If you're not sure its a liberty cap chances are its not so don't take chances. They do look different enough that you can tell though, they just don't quite have the nipple on top
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where do they grow? like forests or fields or wat, thanks
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They are generally more prolific at higher altitudes, and normally on pastures grazed by cattle and sheep, the latter being preferable. Eastern facing hillsides are where I've had more success, but that doesn't necessarily mean they won't grow elsewhere. They love moisture and colder temperatures, anywhere between 8 to 15 degrees. You will normally find larger yields after a good few days of drizzle.
I'm by no means an expert and, as I said, shroomery has a vast library of information with more information, and a helpful community to boot.
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Thank you very much <3
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Woah I didn't know this was a thing.... tell me everything
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Anyone had any luck north east England? I haven't found any yet myself though
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Went on a walk in the Peak District the other day and found enough for a solo trip. Sadly, I have not been able to find any locally as I'm only at around 90ft and the weather has been way too dry.
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Any luck south west? Hampshire way? I've been looking to no avail
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Yes I've been going out to check but the weather is taking its sweet ass time. They're usually here by now but we've not had any misty mornings yet which is when you know they'll be about.
It went from warm to cold so quick and late I'm wondering if the frost will come before there's too many!
I know right! The window keeps getting smaller