Kingfish Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Well it took me about 7 weeks after relocating to The Green Mountains of Vermont, but I finally found my 1st accessible Chaga “Orange Gold” today. Been going out daily, it is incredible to be amongst the hardwood trees and all that is associated with them. What I am coming across the most by far is actually Indian Pipe / Ghost Plant / Corpse Plant as it seems to be everywhere I go. I feel a spiritual connection to this non-chlorophyll non-photosynthetic plant. Here’s just a tiny % of what a I’ve found recently.. Link to comment
Coastal Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Should be a great mushroom year here on the pnw too! Happy hunting! Link to comment
MPB Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 How much of that ghost pipe do you need for say a quart jar of 150 proof everclear ???? I just found a ton of it but didn’t pick any but I’m really wanting to try some tincture.Was a great year for chanterelles in MI Link to comment
Kingfish Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 I usually just fill a jar to 3/4 or 7/8 full with Ghost Pipe and cover with 100 proof vodka. The liquid turns fully purple within a few days. I tried both everclear and ACV, but prefer the 100 proof vodka as some batches will be full strength and others will be diluted about 50% with water. I find with tinctures in general, most patients can’t stomach the straight booze, although with Ghost Pipe Tincture, sometimes a few drops can be a sufficient dose. I’m still playing around with everything for final product. I have several buddies in Midwest that say it’s been a banner Chanterelle season, I just haven’t really seen big numbers yet in VT (limited / inconsistent rain most likely the culprit). Also making Reishi and Chaga tinctures - Turkey tails are next ... Link to comment
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