What are these? in the Ask a Question forum

Jun 28, 2016 1:11 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Christina Wall
Northern Cal. (Zone 8a)
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I was digging up weeds in my garden and preparing to transplant some vegetables when I came across these. I thought they were potatoes, however they smell like mushrooms. I've never heard of underground mushrooms. Does anyone know they are?

Blessings to you!

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sooby

Jun 28, 2016 1:20 PM CST

Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)

They kind of look like truffles, but I wouldn't eat them without knowing for sure!

https://www.google.ca/search?q...

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plantladylin

Jun 28, 2016 1:34 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

That was my first thought as well, Truffles but as sooby suggested, not a good idea to eat them until you are sure.

Photos of Cal Truffles can be seen here: http://www.mykoweb.com/CAF/ske...

http://www.ehow.com/how_780395...

http://www.mssf.org/cookbook/t...

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~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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robynanne

Jun 28, 2016 1:37 PM CST

Name: Robyn
Minnesota (Zone 4a)

Were they under an oak tree?
Apparently they grow well under oak trees with rocky soil and dry hot weather.

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Last edited by robynanne Jun 28, 2016 1:39 PM

Wallflower

Jun 28, 2016 8:53 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Christina Wall
Northern Cal. (Zone 8a)
Failures the easy way out, press on

No we are not going to eat them! At least not until we know. I believe our neighbor does have an oak. Wet have had drought conditions and we do have sandy soil. I'll check out the links.

everyone