The Trick To Finding Edible Enoki Mushrooms

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[@Rancorous_Redwood]

It's so great to have such a good communicator about nature working here in our own bioregion, your channel is really the best!

[@peterrabbitroberts4469]

Great video, Mother nature provides us all our needs if we will pause each day and thank her for her beauty and bounty.

[@nathanielanderson4898]

I have found some Enoki mushrooms. It has been very warm and rainy in Georgia, so we still have some Galerina around. But I did a spore print because I noticed the difference in colors of the Enoke. They are smaller than I thought they would be.

[@aedleathers]

Wish I had your videos when I was an undergrad, 200 years ago. As usual, this is an excellent informative video, Dr. H. Thanks for the work you put into these videos.

[@matthunt4550]

I would add that the Elm tree bark is soft like a cork. Push your thumb into the bark and it is softer than expected like a cork.

[@ofunnaturalbirth]

Thanks for the video, Adam. I have been searching all over the upper peninsula of Michigan for these mushrooms. They have been illusive for me, however, I was able to find a smaller Elm tree loaded with them!

[@ScottWConvid19]

Yes, I am among those that click the like button on just about all of Adam's videos. They're almost all excellent!. 🤷‍♂️

[@AMonikaD]

Almost?

[@ScottWConvid19]

@@AMonikaD 99 out of 100 is almost all, right?

[@alfredfullysick]

Thanks for another great video Adam, your passion and enthusiasm is always admirable ☄🍄🌈

[@joshuagibson2520]

Hey Adam, could you discuss why grown Enoki look so much different than wild ones sometime please. Thank you.

[@sjisx]

I'd imagine it's either growing conditions (low light) or a different strain

[@kaorumugen991]

Wild Enoki have an abundance of light and oxygen, while cultivated ones are grown in dark, high CO2 environments.

[@trashcat3000]

They are also cultivated in narrow containers allowing smaller taller fruitings

[@_theoriginalb4handles_Genflag]

What Kaoru Mugen said

[@vcat417]

Conditions conditions conditions..

[@kevindice1092]

Thank you Adam! Or should I say “Obi-Wan Enoki?”

[@danielhudson1513]

Lol

[@alfredogarbanzo2276]

What a legend.

[@wizardss3684]

The forest is strong with this one indeed.

[@watchfuleagle4038]

Your works are greatly appreciated, thank you

[@CruF]

Beautiful video, as always! Thank you!

[@riverbender9898]

Another excellent video. I do wish you'd provide captions once again. Thank You.

[@kosakim]

Love your videos. Tree identification, especially in Winter, is something I struggle with. Thank you for sharing❤.

[@stevepalmateer]

Found my first maitaki hen of the woods this year only a few days after watching your vids. I was out hunting whitetail deer near a creek bed in the North East and found them on a dead white oak. Any other time I would've moved on without thinking twice. But this time, instead of coming home empty handed - as many deer hunts end - I came home with five pounds of the most delicious, choice edible mushroom I'd ever tasted. Even preferable to puffball (in terms of taste) or morel (in terms of weight). Thanks again Adam.

[@Vancouver_Ohi]

Wow, I've learned about Enoki today~Thanks to you I always learn something new about the forest:) Really love your channel 😀❤😊

[@justinalatimer5112]

Thank you for doing these videos! They are so helpful to me!

[@vcat417]

In Russia we call’em “winter honeys”

[@Eueueyw]

Quite closely related to honey mushrooms too

[@trashcat3000]

Winter bois

[@EagleJim62]

The amount of mushroom pictures I see from Russia are amazing. Russia looks like mushroom heaven.

[@vcat417]

@@EagleJim62 foraging is VERY common in Russia and Germany

[@Katarjana]

@@EagleJim62 Well, Russia's effing huge, so... :)

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

Have found some in NJ in November & just this past weekend in NC. Love these winter mushrooms & Adam’s videos

[@stefandomagalski3722]

Thanks for the new video! Been missing you Adam! Best wishes to you and yours✌🌍💚🍄

[@mauricepaquette685]

always a pleasure watching and reviewing your KZbin videos Adam thy are rich in detail and practicality on foraging you're awesome👍👍👍

[@douglasd327]

I'm just getting into mushrooms and its especially helpful I'm in northern Ohio which is similarly regional to where you live. I have a few field guides- All that the rain promises, and Great lakes region edible mushrooms field guides. Then mushrooms demystified. I've been watching your videos and learning lots. Thank you for posting all this info about different fungus and plants!

[@sonofabear]

Awesome! i've only found a few this winter so far. Hopefully, I can find more enokis with these tips.

[@joesphschramm3754]

You Rock Adam.

[@COMANDR100]

Great info as always. Your videos are the best. Happy New Year Adam.

[@duanemiller5681]

Adam thank you for your excellent videos! I so appreciate your professionalism and humble presentation. Im a fellow pennsylvania shroom hunter.. just east of Hershey. Found a nice lions mane a week ago.

[@scottsmith8546]

GREAT VIDEO! Thanks Adam, it's good to see someone still out there looking for mushrooms. It's hard to find them in Michigan in the winter, because everything is frozen.

[@drewhike8020]

Thank you so much Adam for everything you do I am hitting the Appalachian Trail this year I will be foraging all my food you taught me a lot brother and I appreciate it keep up the good work thank you

[@colleensorganicsunshine5022]

Found a cluster of these last week and set it down so that I could pick it up on my way back. Turns out we took a different path back. I don't make it out in the woods on days I have to work, but this video and the one from 2 years ago have completely inspired me to get out there today--right now-- to look for more, plus I'll be scouting out areas for my spring morel spots. Thank you Adam!

[@dawsonhewlett1919]

There’s an elm in my backyard that grows enokis at the base. Not many, only a couple small clusters but it is still really cool to have this mushroom in my own backyard!

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

It sounds like hunting enoki mushrooms is good pre season scouting for morel habitat.

[@ptypablo]

Thanks for the idea

[@damien1065]

It works fabulously.

[@walkingbacktogardening381]

Great segment Adam.

[@Panacea9]

When I was young. I went through a mushroom phase in my head. I watched myself live as a simple Japanese mushroom farmer in another life. I was obsessed with everything mushroom and my recipes and ability to grow and select the best mushrooms were known throughout the kingdom.

[@Green.Country.Agroforestry]

They look quite a bit different growing wild; the ones that I grow on hardwood sawdust in culture have dense clusters of long stems and tiny caps .. and yep, they grow in the refrigerator 👍

[@sp10sn]

You're one helluva teacher 👍

[@70wolfnipplechips41]

Thank you Adam! I needed this today!

[@timd1191]

Wish I had a teacher like you in high school.

[@00Papyrus]

Love the content duder! Keep up the great work! Video editing is steller as well! Greatly appreciate your work.

[@blakesteel9209]

Excellent Adam. Missed seeing you at the festival in Prairie du Chein I have a Basswood in the back yard that has been covered enoki during the Fall and until heavy freeze up here in WI.

[@willymags123]

Thank you Adam for another great video

[@CaraSusanetta]

I found my first ones today! Perfect timing Adam. Been working on tree IDs lately, so I really appreciate how you almost always mention that in these videos.

[@alexis-zt6xd]

Hoping for a new video soon, this weather has been crazy and I’m not sure where/when to start going for walks. And what I’m going to find this time of year. Your videos are truly a great help along with the many field guides and websites I’ve been reading.

[@alexis-zt6xd]

I’m local to Pittsburgh so it’s super helpful & amazing to find a channel like yours!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks! I'll be posting new videos shortly!

[@saunch09]

Thank you, Adam! Love your videos!

[@kbjerke]

Thanks, Adam!! Great to see you again, and learn more!! Hope you stay well!

[@revertinthemaking]

Did someone tell you to tone down your smile? Don't! I loved your smile energy!

[@JenSpice]

I finally found the amber jelly rolls today growing near some witches butter today. No enoki so far. Thanks for the intro. Doing my due diligence so I can find the enoki safely! Thank you so much Adam, now I can look for something other than winter oysters which are tapering off in my favorite spots.

[@sapelesteve]

Excellent video Adam! Definitely one of my very favorite YT channels as I always learn something from watching your videos. Be well & stay safe out there...👍🍄🍄👍

[@spideymcgee4718]

Thank you once again for all the information. I'm pretty sure I know where plenty of these trees are so I'm stoked to go looking for this fungus! Hopefully someday I'll be able to take some courses.

[@survivortechharold6575]

someday never comes

[@spideymcgee4718]

@@survivortechharold6575 I think positively

[@godhateskeith]

Awesome - really appreciate the info and what a bright spot during these dull winter months!

[@mauricepaquette685]

awesome foraging info Adam you're the best👍👍👍

[@crisprtalk6963]

Yep... you gotta find it first! Never forget the basics.

[@garrettkittel304]

Some excited! Found some in Michigan!!! Old growth forests

[@kenycharles8600]

Thank you for this presentation.

[@Figforestfarmer]

Thanks Adam!

[@stevepalmateer]

would love to see some more instructional vids on identifying tree species - primarily deciduous - during winter months. Not necessarily as they relate to wild forage or mushrooms, but just for the sake of Learning My Land. Thanks again and keep 'em coming.

[@marthathompson2012]

Love your videos! You’re so down to earth and personable while still being factual and scientific-in a perfect blend! Never condescending or arrogant, though it’s obvious you know your material well. Audio and video is always excellent, and I love that you never waste my time! That said, I have a question. Being brand new to mushroom hunting I bought a couple newbie books, and one of them said-with no other explanation-“never take mushrooms with gills!” Can you give me any feedback on that?

[@jacobcoleman1492]

Thanks Adam, just the video I’ve been waiting for. I definitely need to spend more time teaching myself to notice and identify the characteristics of elm trees you listed because like you said not only will I probably find more enoki, I might also be rewarded this spring with delicious morels.

[@halabujioutdoors]

🍄🏞❄🌲🍁Are those deadly mushrooms you mentioned also grow in same season as Enoki mushrooms grow? Another reason to go out to woods in cold weather, Yay! Thanks, Adam!

[@joeyl5994]

I loved the Reggae opening and outro

[@EagleJim62]

I found a nice cluster of Enoki last week on a dead Tree of Heaven in Berks County PA. Unfortunately I rarely find dead elm trees or decent sized elms in my area for that matter. I need to find the elms for the upcoming morel season. Very informative video, as usual, Adam.

[@mahoneymanbarry]

Nice video, really enjoy your presentation. I have found it recently on gorse bushes a few times and wood stumps. In Ireland we generally fry all mushrooms in butter, add salt and eat. I find it a tasty mushroom.

[@joshuagibson2520]

The key to finding any mushroom is target the trees or substrate they associate with. Second most important in my opinion is figuring out what Temps they typically fruit at.

[@christinenatvig9094]

Any suggestions on good tree identification books?

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@christinenatvig9094 can't say I'm familiar with any. I live in TN. I got a great pdf off Google that's about 72 pages long. Your state may have something similar.

[@jimcox2387]

Excellent video deadly galerina is a worry here in the UK and easily confused with these 👍

[@jzak5723]

Not if you do a spore print

[@alexrogers777]

as an intermediate or amateur mushroom hunter this was perfect! solid camera work as usual too 👍

[@13c11a]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@cromcrete]

Question, Btw thanks for all the amazing Intel! I found what looks nearly identical but has a purple spore print. This was November in Minnesota under Red Oak bark the tree has been dead and on the ground for 3 years.

[@martinvanpamelen7435]

Thank you for all the great videos Adam! up here in Ontario we still have some big elm trees. around Georgian Bay on the Bruce peninsula i,v seen some almost 60 feet tall!

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

Love your content! I wish I could forage with you!

[@dalesteiner150]

found a nice cluster today on a rose of Sharron bush stump ...I was amazed by the find....😎

[@reelfishing002]

Love the key feature and the warning for beginners ..

[@robertphillips7487]

Thank you Adam for helping me positively id and try one of the yummiest wild mushies ill have in my little life time. . U da man

[@lilolmecj]

Interesting, I found a false Morel mushroom last week, so probably December 1, in the Pacific Northwest. I never noticed one, but they really are very distinctly different. What I am learning is you basically have to walk through an area every day if you want to discover all the fungi. At least in an area that has 5 days out of 7 of rain. Only in the autumn and winter and part of spring though. Our summers are actually quite dry.

[@briangable08]

Here in the UK we have lost our Elms to Dutch Elm Disease, but I know they sprout from the bases of dead elms, until they reach about 4" then they are attacked again by the beetle that causes the fungus that kills the tree, will I be able to find Enoki in the mild UK winters? I love your videos Adam thank you.

[@smacurface]

Adam ..... *ALWAYS* a pleasure to watch and learn what you have to offer. Now ...... what do they taste like ?

[@rob379lqz]

I like the bright Disney red ones with white pocodots

[@shoppysharp9355]

The only place i have found Enoki is my local Japanese grocery store. So I accept the challenge as the wild Enoki has been on my "Mushrooms to Find List". I had previously suspended mushroom foraging in December. Didn't know finding edible mushrooms in late January was realistic. Thank you Adam.

[@andrewbarlow8937]

I enjoy all of your videos

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Excellent, informative video as always!❤. I would have added at least one more key identifying feature of Enoki mushrooms…9. Stipe(stem) turning from creamy white at the cap to dark, velvety brown towards the base, hence the common name: velvet foot or velvet shank. I have learned so much from Adam’s videos and encourage all beginner(and advanced!) mushroom hunters to watch all his other videos here on KZbin. Learn Your Land!😊

[@christopherjones2572]

I'm trying to figure out how you can give this video a thumbs down!!? Thanks Adam!

[@chillguycooks1931]

Nice one

[@elielben-dan1597]

“The Enoki is strong with this one!”

[@elhombredeoro955]

I missed you

[@virginiarocks]

Thanks!

[@ptypablo]

I'd say keep the stems, probably a good way to add umami to a vegetable or other stock or just to make a general mushroom stock

[@DNGJustSnakes]

In my area there is a lake surrounded heavily with elm and enoki grow everywhere there...however...in my back yard I took down a massive cottonwood about 5 years ago and left a 8ft stump standing and it also grows enoki and oyster mushrooms....lucky me...lol

[@christinenatvig9094]

I learn so much from you. Thank you so much. I have come to love mushroom hunting. Any recommendations for a good tree identification book?

[@theresiasanford3683]

I love your channel, Great info as always.....I live in the perfect location for these guys will have a look....

[@Mote.]

Theyre such a cute nice looking mushroom with a nice fitting name

[@lynnsmith2936]

Check out @mycojims on Instagram to get some mushrooms,dmt,one up candy bar and others

[@adolfreynolds]

Hey Adam could you do a segment on the identification of psylisybon 🍄since the medical community is on board now!

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

I think his studies are into wild edibles, not about getting high.

[@sambulate]

@@soybasedjeremy3653 Have you seen "Fantastic Fungi?" They're doing some seriously cool stuff with psilocybin mushrooms now.

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

@@sambulate Yes, but he's into teaching people on wild edibles

[@FindInNature]

I find them in Acacia trees. You should not discard the stems. When it is cultivated it's the stems tat are sold and eaten :) .

[@LearnYourLand]

The cultivated and commercially sold Enoki is reportedly a different species: Flammulina filiformis. Its stems are thinner and less fibrous. The wild Flammulina velutipes in eastern North America has fibrous stems that don't soften all that much when sautéd. Added to soup and slow-cooked meals, they're fine. Dehydrated then powdered is another option.

[@FindInNature]

@@LearnYourLand The cultivated and sold Enoki in Asia was always considered to be Flammulina velutipes. Only more recently, based on being slightly different, some researchers have suggested it to be classified as a subspecies, Flammulina velutipes var.filiformis. Even if now some authors decided to consider the Asian one a different species, I think that in mating tests, the Enoki from Asia is compatible with Flammulina velutipes found in Europe, and therefore it can still be argued that they are the same species. Furthermore, a few years ago I decided to collect Flammulina velutipes in nature and cultivate it, and it started to grow as the sold one, without pigment, clusters of long stems, almost without caps. And when I ate it it was like the Enoki sold at the supermarket, very tasty and crunchy. I don't know if that Flammulina velutipes in the USA is different from the one I find in Europe, I don't know if those you find have more fibrous stems… but you see, the stems being fibrous is what makes the sold Enoki crunchy when eaten. I concede that the stems that I found in the wild are a bit tougher than the stems I got from growing them at home, but they are still very tasty, even when raw. I'd say that from my experience the stems are excellent, both from cultivation or directly found in the wild…

[@regenad555]

*_DEADLY GALERINA_* IS most _likely_ the LARGEST DETERRENT -from me trying MORE *EDIBLES* and THERE ARE *SO MANY FATAL LOOK-A-LIKES* "PUTER" acting *UP!* Thanks Adam!🔭🧝‍♀️☯️☮︎🦋🦗🐝

[@randolphtorres4172]

THANKSGIVING

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

Found these in September and still finding these in Michigan.

[@jzak5723]

Yes, I am also in Michigan and have found them while hunting for hen of the woods in September, but I have not tried looking for them at this time of year. I wonder if they will grow in really cold weather (below freezing) or if you have to wait for a mild spell in the winter?

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

@@jzak5723 I found them like two weeks ago, they have a September - March growing season.

[@toadabone]

If you ever make it across interstate 80 where it intersects with state Rt 309 lets walk around Nescopeck state park and forage.

[@jimcox2387]

Just been out but it won't let me upload photos not a mushroom I would risk imho here in the UK without your videos thank you

[@Girlamdin]

Hi Adam! I loved this clip and found the identifying aspects very helpful. I’m wondering if there has been any studies, that you know of, with elms that have Dutch Elm Disease and enoki mushrooms. I’m wondering if they still grow symbiotic with them if they are infected and if so, does that change anything with their edibility. Any information would be great!

[@jessjulian9458]

You have mentioned, in several videos, how to identify edible weeds in ones lawn. I do have many of them in my lawn. I haven't used them because I have a concern about them being harmful because I have a lawn service and I know they use chemicals on the lawn. What is your advice on this matter?

[@nathanielanderson4898]

The Enoki that I found had a redish sticky cap that was more brown twords the edges of the cap.

[@SurprizedDaily]

Here's the link to the other video adam speaks of in Identifying the Enoki kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKPKe4yGl8-Jpa8

[@906-whkjbkj]

You should film a video on psilocybin or animita muscaria mushrooms!