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Comment on First crop of Lactarius deliciosus by Gareth

Gareth — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:59:02 +0000

Hi Alex, thanks for the interest. To grow Saffron Milkcaps properly, you need to start with seedling pines infected with the fungus. As far as I know, they are not currently available ex-nurseries in NZ – though there might be one or two that could do it to order.

Cheers

Comment on First crop of Lactarius deliciosus by axel

axel — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:25:23 +0000

Hi there,

Saw your articles and so have registered. I too am keen to grow milkcaps on radiata. I grew up collecting them around Melbourne, Australia. My parents are East Europeans and love them – i have collected and barbecued, pickled and eaten raw heaps over the years. They are not unlike a sweetmeat rather than a fungi. If anyone could kindly advise me how i could start some up (i have about ten acres of 25 year old radiatas that may soon fell and possibly replace some) then i am all ears and eager to befriend anyone who cares to help me towards this end, ta, alex (ph021 210 2500)

Comment on Cordane Precious Peggoty (Peg) 2003-10 by doubletruffle

doubletruffle — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:28:09 +0000

Hi there, We have a few oak and hazelnut trees that were infected with the truffle virus and are about 7 to 8 years old – And I have the opportunity to use a pet pig to see if there are any truffles to be found – do we have to train her or will she seek them out naturally??

cheers

Linda

Comment on First crop of Lactarius deliciosus by Gareth

Gareth — Sun, 15 May 2011 03:11:43 +0000

We’ve not been having huge success, I’m sorry to report. Although the trees have grown very well, the site is dry and not (currently) irrigated. We also have lots of rabbits digging round the trees. I don’t think the soil’s an issue — it’s not the lime-rich stuff we have in the truffiere.

Comment on First crop of Lactarius deliciosus by jon234567890

jon234567890 — Sun, 08 May 2011 12:39:33 +0000

Hi Gareth,
sorry if I’ve missed an update on the Lactarius deliciosus trial patch that you’ve mentioned here but have you had any more success in harvesting them?
I thought that they couldn’t be grown on Alkaline soils?

Comment on Cordane Precious Peggoty (Peg) 2003-10 by doubletruffle

doubletruffle — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:19:26 +0000

Hi there, am new to this so hopefully it works ! I was wondering – In the presence of those ‘puff ball’ mushrooms, will truffles still grow? And, just how much of a threat are the rabbits to truffles?

Comment on Peg’s last gig by CheshireLawrence

CheshireLawrence — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:55:15 +0000

Great video from Asia Downunder; very sad to hear about Peg; working through all these links, I seem to be logged in but not sure exactly what I’m doing. Please feel free to book your visit to Cheshire in 2011 (since we haven’t made it to NZ as yet). Hope Camille isn’t getting (withdrawal) shakes after shaking off Citi. Typical Christmas in Cheshire: I took to my bed on Sunday afternoon and have only recently emerged and still feeling pretty ragged. Gilchrist’s Christmas missive featured ‘three old men’ at a pub in Cheadle, before Vin Sumner arrived. V alcoholic for a Sunday evening in Spring.

Comment on Cordane Precious Peggoty (Peg) 2003-10 by Gareth

Gareth — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:34:36 +0000

Thanks for the kind thought. Hot news: we have a new beagle puppy on the way soon… I’ll introduce her soon, if all goes well.

Comment on Cordane Precious Peggoty (Peg) 2003-10 by lemonbasil

lemonbasil — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:56:15 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss! That’s just terrible.

I hope you’re able to recover and train another dog to help you out, although I’m sure no dog will be able to take Peg’s place.

Best wishes-

Comment on Cordane Precious Peggoty (Peg) 2003-10 by Gareth

Gareth — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:18:37 +0000

Thanks, and yes, there are lots of reasons to damn those bloody rabbits. They’ll eat truffles if you’re not careful…