9 Wild Edible Mushrooms You Can Forage This Spring

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To celebrate the birth of another growing season, here's a list of 9 wild mushrooms that you can forage during the spring months. These mushrooms are edible, they're tasty, and they might soon be popping up in your neck of the woods!
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[@18whiteoleander]

4. Consider reciprocity! Thank you so much for adding that! I come from an Indigenous Nation. This is an important lesson when foraging. Love your videos!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks!

[@guycarrwuzright7189]

I heard that comment about reciprocity and thought to myself: “Hell yeah! Great idea! and not suggested nearly enough.”

[@cybercamp2900]

You are one of the MOST informative channels, combined with RESPECT for our MOTHER❤️👍🏻

[@georgehays4908]

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[@jpfishing9519]

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[@Onemoarblockplz]

As we may not be her children depending on who you ask. Undeniable she did raise us.

[@bobrichardson7174]

I always neglected mushrooms while studying animal ecology. These videos not only fill that gap, they are very entertaining, and the obvious passion this young man has for botany and woodlands ecology is gratifying.

[@jessicamcwilliams3346]

I found yellow oyster mushrooms while walking my dog. I fried them in cracker crumbs like a morel and it tasted just like morels.

[@owenwilson9385]

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[@jmuraidajr]

Back in Indiana on the family farm, everyone would go out Morel mushroom hunting to see who could find the most! Every time my Grandfather would go off by himself and would come back with more than anyone else! He had his special place on the farm to go to!

[@mrglock2313]

Start looking for the first morel's when the temperature is 40 and above at night and 60 and above during the day for ten days. After this the beginning of growth occurs.

[@hucklebeareaphin7848]

Another amazing video! I don't know what's more impressive, your energy and enthusiasm or your mycological knowledge and video production skills. Thank you for creating this and sharing your wisdom.

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome, and thanks for watching!

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[@bongobongo985]

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[@tammystratford7079]

Adam, say Eastern North America one more time! Just kidding. I love that you are very thorough, and precise in your descriptions. I appreciate all the knowledge!!!

[@jimconverse5343]

Didn't notice "Eastern North America" until I read your comment. Me smiling.

[@xgamerx360x]

It's awesome that you're encouraging people to give back to nature! As a Pagan, I try everyday to keep in mind the idea of mutual gift giving; when you take something, you should give back.

[@scupper79]

Isn't mutual gift giving an inherent response to human interaction?

[@ChongLorVidz]

So. How many people actually go hunting for these mushrooms? Like if you do.

[@2007Bunta]

bro im 12 and i hunt for morels

[@thebitcoingarden]

I just found an extra nice looking bunch of pheasant backs! Growing on a dead tree only a block away. I'll be able to dry them and use in soup/stock for the rest of the year.

[@kimberlyjohnson7539]

It's 6-2-20 @ 9AM and I just got back from my morning walk While I was walking about here in Pocahontas, Mississippi...i happened upon some rather large mushrooms and it has peeked my interest in them as a tasty dish tonight. Pocahontas is a rather small town north of Jackson just about 15 miles away from everything such as traffic, noise and so on. I call it home. I always come back to this place... I have lived on the east coast as Well as the west coast. Mississippi has the gulf coast and Louisiana is close just about a two hour drive from my front door. I enjoy the cajun cuisine and seafood that it's famous for. I have eaten everything from alligator tail to Escargot "snails " I'm a good oyster shucker and I 🧡 Fishing and crabbing it's exciting and relaxing "fishing " is not a dangerous sport and it's not too expensive either & it's a good way to put healthy food on the table. But now foraging for Mushrooms can be haphazard due to the fact that certain Shrooms look a lot alike but if you're wise enough to Buy a picture book guide and if You're wise enough to always question what you think may be edible and reference that guide if there's even a shadow of doubt In your mind it could save your life.. I'm familiar with chantel and Portabella mushrooms they're both delicious And if the wild mushrooms are anything similar to those then it's worth the time and effort to forage also while I'm @ it I will keep my eyes open for any wild herbs as well.

[@reverenddon1]

@@2007Bunta Dude, I learned about morel mushrooms 2 years ago and I just turned 3 last month.

[@beksor1419]

im late but i love hunting for mushooms/fungi along with my boyfriend, who especially loveeeeeees it. its so much fun to find your food in the wild

[@jordantaylorreed]

Hey, Adam! Just came across your channel and I wanted to say THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH! My wife and I just started foraging this year, but we've been fungi-nerds for a long time. Your videos are extremely helpful, especially because we live Ohio and we've been using your seasonal spring guide. Looking forward to learning more!

[@LearnYourLand]

Awesome, Jordan! Thanks for stopping by and thanks for your support!

[@execrated-bythem1583]

I want everyone to know how great this guy is by telling us pull out invasive plants out the ground first time someone ever mentions this. Subscribed.

[@intothecalm420]

I have been literally dreaming of the coming morel season.

[@intothecalm420]

Hurray! First morel dinner tonight!

[@caydancebloom]

"go somewhere safer, AND SANER!!!" just slipped that in there all unassuming like and made me snort! Thanks for the chuckle! (and ... so right!)

[@Goaterd]

Thanks, Adam! I'm getting amped for all things spring here in East Central Minnesota. In the Marsh, the skunk cabbage is blooming and the Sandhill Cranes are calling. In the Prairie, my dog scares up pheasants and my goats search for fresh grass. In the Woods, the soil is fragrant and softening. Everything on the cusp; teeming. I just jarred up another micro-batch of maple syrup from two old guys on a south-facing slope. P.S. Nice Gretsch!

[@W3S3333]

Wow. You are quite the mycologist! I am so grateful to have found your most informative channel! And you play guitar! Handsome, well-spoken and with a beautiful energy! ❤

[@galelascala105]

As an Herbalist, I really appreciate learning more about mushrooms. I've got yellow morels that have been appearing every year now but not in the forest or near trees--they pop up in some large gravel by my house. They are delicious and I look forward to them every spring. Thanks for such an informative video!

[@sukjaiaemaim1912]

Hope I can find Morels soon. Thank you so much

[@maraujo600]

Great video. Your channel is by far the most informative on mushroom foraging. Keep up the great work!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks!

[@terrilltheponderer5647]

I swear I was just looking for a video just like this!!!! I was going to reach out to you, to see what you would recommend I watch!!!! Thank you!!!

[@phillipcroyle]

Go forth and know thy land, that it may give to you and you give back to it. Should money stop, you will still go for having knowledge that shall serve you in life always. Should money not stop, you will save from it that you can get for thyself from thy land. Always leave enough that it may be there next year as well and onward through many lives.

[@inphiknitfractal]

Phillip Croyle Great advice that is more valid now :)

[@AlexandraRyanBarth]

I study herbalism and I’m constantly searching for edible wild plants. Today while working I came across the most beautiful morel and I’m hoping it’ll still be there when I get off in an hour so I can go back and harvest it! I’ve just found your channel and truly love it! I’m subscribing!

[@beebob1279]

I finally found Morels! I started watching you a year and a half ago. I looked last year but didn't find anything. I didn't give up. While I was driving to an apiary to check hives I looked over to the side of the road and had to stop the truck. No way could the Morel be that much in the open. There they were. I harvested three morels about the size of my hand. I showed one of the farmers and he confirmed it was Morel. I figure better to be safe than sorry. I took them home, cleaned them and sautéed the three in butter, olive oil, salt and pepper. Absolutely fantastic. My first time eating Morel. Now I know how to see them. Thank you so much for your informative videos!!!!

[@baynerw]

Gratz man. Found 3 today and expecting a rainstorm tomorrow, so expecting more. These 3 were small'ish but one was very fat!! Lol. Keep hunting and great luck!!

[@vegasvato55]

I find your channel to be very educational and not boring I especially like that you make it very clear which geographic area you are representing

[@ruixuan6906]

5:01 who else saw that centipede/millipede in the background? 😂

[@StephRenee812]

Yes. I see them all around where we find mushrooms.

[@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258]

I’ve been waiting for this!!!! Yes!!!

[@paulmcgurkjr8934]

Awesome!!! Thank you Adam! Love the song☺☺!

[@MermaidTreasureHunter]

Your policy on reciprocity is fabulous.

[@NeffAudioProductions716]

I have no clue how I got to this video, but I am actually glad I stumbled into it. You make me want to hunt for mushrooms!

[@drclueless48]

So kind of you to take the time to share your insight. It brings me joy and now I'm off to hunt those little rascals 😊

[@wanderingstar1111]

I'm late here but really appreciate how informative your mushroom videos are! ID characteristics are so well explained & shown in detail. Thank you! 😊

[@JustinTheBoss96]

I just went mushroom hunting with my girlfriend for the first time. We live in the Pacific Northwest, and we did bring a field guide with us and threw out any uncertainties. We went to a forest fire site that was a couple years old and found a JACKPOT of black morels, most of them about 4 inches tall. We got close to a pound of morels in just about an hour or so.

[@evalu3260]

Thank you for taking the time to learn the land. We need more young people like you.

[@thequiethunt3352]

Glad to see you not only survived the winter but emerged more energized than ever! Great job on this video! Very clear explanations and the pictures are fantastic! I am very comfortable recommending this video too both novice and veteran mushroom hunters alike. Thank you!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks!

[@Bullshatt]

You are born to teach, subject delivery is always on point.

[@leilaniliao9524]

You’re the best, Adam! And now you’re even singing and playing guitar! Just want you to know how much you’re appreciated!

[@deepspire]

YES! It's always a good day when my favorite channel has a new upload.

[@JoeyVaracalli]

Can’t wait to start the forage this year

[@theco-conspiriters]

W T Freek!!! More singing!!!!!!! More more more!!!! That was a fabulous little ditty!!!!

[@Lovealllife369]

Happy spring Adam and friends!

[@cute-simon]

I live in s. korea. My house is in an apartment complex of city. And i saw a morel under some ginkgo trees in the garden about couple weeks ago. At first i couldn't believe my eyes. "Could it be possible? In the place like this?" Anyway i enjoyed the flavor and the texture, even it was just a one though. Thinking the experience as the mercy of the nature for me.☺

[@seanaldrich5024]

I live in Indiana which is in amaerica but I live off of Korean tv. especially variety shows. runningman etc....

[@cute-simon]

@@seanaldrich5024 Hi~ Sean ^^ I'm curious about your place Indiana. I think there are many wild edible mushrooms, right? ^^ Wow~~ You know 'running man'. It's funny. ha ha 😄

[@seanaldrich5024]

yeah lots of mushrooms. I fish a lot so that's where a lot of my time goes. I love running man. I liked 2 days and 1 night too but since all that stuff happened its not on the air anymore. I love the new show love me actually, have you seen it. se chan is on it and his brother is a mc on it too. its funny. @@cute-simon

[@cute-simon]

@@seanaldrich5024 You fish time literally. ^ ^ Se-Hyeong is Se-Chan's elder brother. To know the brothers, you really like korean variety shows.😀 Thank you for your interesting in korea. I hope Korea and korean give you some good images.♡

[@seanaldrich5024]

thank you as well. keep in touch. I love korea. fighting! @@cute-simon

[@NOSchild]

Love how the speaker just shuts up and gets to the point 🙏

[@blenderbenderguy]

Another great vid Adam, looking forward to the course. Nice looking Gretch also!

[@johnathonarnold9070]

I grew up in Illinois gathering morels with my Dad and grandparents. Since I've moved to Virginia I have only found one, I'm not sure about timing here, spring is so volatile here. Nice to see some on your channel.

[@Faireverwillows]

Thanks so much Adam! I appreciate every video. Always looking forward to the next one. 👍

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Brenda!

[@zippythechicken]

My Father told me stories of living in upstate PA and gathering mushrooms with his father when he was a child... you are truly a lucky man to have learned this skill... thank you for sharing.

[@randyrstevens4403]

One of my favorites is the Elephant Ears, so good, and meaty.

[@darryld9719]

Awesome bud!....glad I just found you....perfect timing to learn and go out hunting....I'm in Vermont....cool video!.....keep up the great work....thank you

[@BloodAsp]

Happy spring all, I just stumbled upon this chanel, and I look forward to learning all possible!

[@lindsey7650]

Another awesome video, just around the time I was looking to broaden my knowledge of spring mushrooms. Thanks so much!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Lindsey!

[@wolfmangosan539]

you are my very favorite you tuber Through the years I have learned much from your divisive teachings Thank you!!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks!

[@robinbrown9222]

Thank you, Adam. What I have learned from you has made me take a nose dive into mushroom books to learn all I can. Thanks again. My newfound knowledge has changed the lives of several people. Can't wait for the course to start!!!

[@chiara1118]

this really helps living, thank you! me too concentrating on reciprocity, never stop thank you

[@lgiersch8410]

Thanks so much for all of your excellent teaching and for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I can't wait to get out in the woods.

[@stuartnc84]

Adam, we hadn't found any morels here yet, but soon! They're finding them all over eastern NC and southern NC near SC :) Thanks for all you do man!

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@yotagerlie]

Omg can't wait for the course you're the best Adam!!!!

[@dextersgarden404]

I'm just finding your videos with my new interest in mycology and plans to incorporate it into my garden, and I have to say... You are fantastic, please never stop making these videos.

[@petersimon5874]

Thank you Adam and GOD BLESS....And, Awesome song.🍄

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks Peter!

[@evgfav]

Signed up for the course notification, you are such a treasure trove of information! Looking forward to it!

[@trapperwayne6785]

Chomping at the bit all winter waiting for your videos. Great Video. Thanks

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks!

[@donnabyrnes1837]

I have friends that have chrones , lupus , and other issues I am so excited to share all your information with them. Tks

[@jonboles2472]

I like how he says his information without a million and one cut edits like most KZbin channels. Thanks man!

[@gusgalvanini]

So glad to see you back!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinheadrick384]

Wow! After viewing several of these video's I can say I relearned things in minutes that took me years of trial and error to understand. These video's not only give you some of the details that you need but also link the information to the bigger picture. Where were you 30 years ago when I became really became interested learning my land. Thanks!

[@robertarbuckle5379]

Hello from Ireland! So happy to see another one of your videos! Learnt so much from you last year and made me so excited for the seasons this year!

[@robertarbuckle5379]

Nice Gretch by the way

[@adamreed6889]

Love your channel!! Your passion and knowledge on the topic is great! Knew a great deal before finding your channel but have learned so much more! Love your in-depth descriptions! Keep it up!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Adam!

[@adamreed6889]

@@LearnYourLand no man, thank YOU!! So glad I found your channel and can't wait to get out this spring! May the fungus be with you!!

[@johnvanegmond1812]

Reciprocity. Sharing what I already had, seemed to open the world to me. By being generous, it is as though I stepped into a realm of generosity. By pouring my puny cup of water into the river, the river of generosity welcomed me, shares with me and holds nothing back. I am in awe and filled with gratitude.

[@dpm4351]

So glad your back . Right on time !

[@ofunnaturalbirth]

I am so glad I found this video and channel! You are extremely informative and clear. Thank you so much. P.S. You should do a video about fiddleheads!!

[@leecotterill5422]

Thanks Adam, great content yet again. 👍🏻

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching!

[@DeadInTheFace]

If you’re trying to put in the work to get your own TV show or at least get a big following I think you’re doing it right! Great face, great speaker, great energy.

[@JC-up3dj]

You know it's spring when you start binge watch Adam.

[@crystalm4324]

Being on the West Coast of Canada, some of these mushrooms translate, but I’d LOVE to see you walk through a west coast forest!! Much love and respect for your channel and your work.

[@FaithKelly420]

Thank you Adam!! Great to watch before my first spring walk! Love the tune at the end!!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks!

[@EveIllTrees]

Two springs ago, I found morels growing right by my apartment, on this patch of grass with stumps, next to the main sidewalk and road. I didn't see any last year because of conditions, and grass mowing.

[@chrisphafner3332]

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WISE TEACHING! As a lifelong learner with several advanced degrees & decades teaching, I’m thrilled with your videos & really want to enroll in your course.

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

Thank You Adam! I'm trying to get back on my feet good and strong enough to get back out there, plus do some videos. I truly appreciate these videos you put out and the details that you give. It was so fun hunting mushrooms and just Foraging in general but.. the Mushrooms.. they are.. very special and Highly Conscious 😇😁. Love and Light to You Adam and Blessings Always 💞🤗

[@spydula1]

I’m all over this mushroom foraging course 🤩🤩🤩

[@kkentert]

I found your channel because of the Stinging Nettle video. I watched another because you're adorable. Now, i'm going through all of them because you're such a good presenter and teacher! So easy to listen to, so much information and such a wonderful appreciation for this world we have. Thank you for these videos!

[@Vbluevital]

You are the best Adam! Professor Haritan

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching!

[@gennimae3710]

LOVE your #4 tip! Give back to the earth❤❤

[@terryrogers-kulick9499]

Adam, This video by far is IMO the best of all for information regarding harvesting of spring fungi.

[@klingonsexy]

Thank you so much for all that you do to educate people about nature, wild foods, reciprocity, and sustainability. You have taught me many things I couldn't learn from Euell Gibbons and Roger Phillips; I look forward to your online course for mycophagists.

[@ThePhawk6]

Another great video Adam! Last year I dehydrated a bunch of dryad saddle and my wife hated me for how much it stunk up the house, haha. The ground up dehydrated dryad saddle made a great soup thickener for a keto diet. Thank you for another great video and I look forward to the next one.

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome, Paul! Thanks!

[@paulareeveslmt]

Adam, I love your channel and have learned a lot here. We go out into our timber regularly and have always hunted morels in the Spring. Now, thanks to your channel I go in search of lots of other edible 'shrooms! Thank you for providing such great educational information. A walk in the timber is my favorite daily activity ~ they refer to it as "Forest Bathing" in Japan, it's a healthy thing to spend time in the woods. Have a great day, Adam!

[@blissbreath]

Love the song you sang at the end of the video. Full of joy. Thanks for sharing your joy and good work!

[@Former0311]

I like the song at the end. This guy is definitely multitalented.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

Signed up and ready to go! Thanks, Adam. Nice Gretsch, too. 👍

[@svenkollskegg3812]

Gotta admit, that little song of spring at the end was a clever way to finish the video and throw back to the pheasant back :)

[@jasongalbraith4079]

The oyster is one of my faves to, love it

[@LearnYourLand]

Awesome!

[@moo1388]

Grabbed me a cold beer after work and decided to take a little stroll down by the stream and -THERE IT WAS! My FIRST MOREL! AWESOME. COOL. YAY. Adam! Thank You!

[@amybutler9418]

Excellent video Adam!! Thank you!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching!

[@LezaRay]

Thanks, Adam, for all your enthusiastic, informative videos! We're in western WI, and still have snow on the ground..., but at least it's melting. I love hiking around in the woods to see what's growing. One of these days, I'm going to forge wild mushrooms instead of photographing them. They are so beautiful, but I'm always afraid of harvesting something poisonous. Will rewatch some of your older videos, too. Thanks again! :-)

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching!

[@ForrestMillerMusic]

So happy to see your face and hear your inspirational voice!!

[@as.31415]

thanks! :) I am not planning finding mushrooms myself but I am writing my book and my character is and wanted some accurate descriptions. Thanks for the great researching resource

[@annalaughlin8698]

Thank you Adam, so excited that we have rain coming in tonight. I'll be out at my secret mushroom hunting grounds this weekend for sure!

[@LearnYourLand]

Hope you find something good!

[@brendaweaver6294]

Hey Adam, I'm so excited now and ready! Thanks for the great video! I did go out this winter and found a whole bunch of oysters. Ready to go out in the next few days.

[@LearnYourLand]

Awesome!

[@shapiemau2244]

My favourite mushroom.

[@brianzane5748]

Thank you for this channel. Very informative and great energy. I'm in western PA too (Beaver County) and just found my first morels! So delicious.

[@taniakeldin]

Love the enthusiasm!

[@acebuggers2744]

Loved the song, thanks for the info!

[@sherriek3476]

Signed up for the course I'm excited to learn about wild mushrooms...

[@LearnYourLand]

Awesome!