Yellow mushrooms in the garden may be unwelcome, but some are edible.
Yellow mushrooms are a common sight around outdoor and indoor plants. They won't harm the other plants and they usually don't stick around for long, but they can negatively affect the overall appearance of the garden -- particularly if several sprout at once. Carefully manage the moisture level in the soil to keep mushrooms under control. Does this Spark an idea?
Lutea Fungus
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii, previously known as Lepiota lutea, is a yellow fungus that's common to potting soil. As the fungus grows and spreads on the surface of the soil, it will begin to take the form of large yellow mushrooms. The mushrooms are very vivid in color. This species is not edible.
Mushroom Lookalike
Fuligo septica is a type of mold and it is not a mushroom. Also known as dog vomit slime mold, Fuligo septica grows on top of soil and may look like mushroom growth. As the name indicates, dog vomit slime mold is extremely unattractive and commonly yellowish in color. The mold is not harmful, but it is hard to eliminate.
Edible Mushroom
Chanterelles look like little yellow trumpets and may appear orange or yellow. Because chanterelles have a fruity smell and a funnel shape, they superficially resemble flowers. Chanterelles commonly grow around trees in the summer and fall. Unlike other wild mushrooms, chanterelles are both safe to eat and flavorful. Chanterelles are commonly used in cuisine and may be cooked and eaten even when they are found in the wild.
Mushroom Prevention
Wood mulch is very attractive to mushroom-creating fungi. Moist, waterlogged wood mulch is an ideal environment for many types of mushrooms, including soil-dwelling yellow mushrooms. Remove and replace wood mulch once a year if you are using it in the garden. As a rule, never water the garden in the evening. Water in the morning, when the sun will have time to dry moist soil that may attract yellow mushroom fungus and other fungus problems.
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