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Post subject: Cold temps  Posted: March 24th, 2012, 12:52 pm |
We have overnight temps predicted in the low 20s this coming week. How do you think this will effect the morels that are up and those which have not yet popped? There must be all kinds of activity going on just below the surface as they are getting ready to fruit. Does this weather have the potential to kill this activity? [ Post made via Mobile Device ] 
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Post subject: Re: Cold temps Posted: March 24th, 2012, 4:21 pm
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I'm curious too. Just heard we have a frost predicted here in west michigan this week as well
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Post subject: Re: Cold temps Posted: March 24th, 2012, 10:07 pm
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from the books I've read, if the mushrooms were starting to come out, the 20's in the forecast up here will probably butcher the flush. I'll cross my fingers against it though!
Jeff
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Post subject: Re: Cold temps Posted: March 24th, 2012, 10:44 pm
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That's the answer i feared. Does anyone have an oversized tarp shaped like a mitten? [ Post made via Mobile Device ]
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Post subject: Re: Cold temps Posted: March 25th, 2012, 10:43 am
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So all you veteran hunters and mycologists, will this ruin our season at least for the blacks? I can't get northwest until next weekend, will it be a waste of time and gas? [ Post made via Mobile Device ]
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Post subject: Re: Cold temps Posted: March 25th, 2012, 11:05 am
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Morels do ok with a light frost...if they are up already it may give them a "burned" top and stall growth...but it doesnt affect them adversely in terms of taste.
Frost severity can depend on whether the canopy is foliated in the woods you're hunting. If the canopy is foliated it can protect morels from severe frost damage.
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Mushrooms are NOT plants,just in case you didn't know.
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Post subject: Re: Cold temps Posted: March 25th, 2012, 11:11 am
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If i find some next weekend that were hit by frost, can i still dehydrate and store these? Or do they need cooked right away? [ Post made via Mobile Device ]
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Post subject: Re: Cold temps Posted: March 25th, 2012, 11:16 am
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usually frosted morels just have a slightly dry, less developed top. treat it was you would any morel you find.
1mush·room
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\ˈməsh-ˌrüm, -ˌru̇m;
Mushrooms are NOT plants,just in case you didn't know.
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Post subject: Re: Cold temps Posted: March 25th, 2012, 11:34 am
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Thanks for the advice! Do you think we are jumping the gun a little to hit the north woods next weekend? With all these reports coming in, i know our spot will have some. But with gas prices, we don't want to go all that way for a couple dozen! Thanks greysrdbest! [ Post made via Mobile Device ]
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Post subject: Re: Cold temps Posted: March 25th, 2012, 11:47 am
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I wouldn't bet on anything this year. The weather has made predicting anything pretty much moot.
1mush·room
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\ˈməsh-ˌrüm, -ˌru̇m;
Mushrooms are NOT plants,just in case you didn't know.
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