Fiddlehead Thread, NF

[ch312]

 

Dryadss saddles eh? Careful the goddess Artemis doesn't put a curse on your family for taking her beloved dryad's saddles.

 

I have such bad luck I doubt it could get any worse.

[Christopheraaron]

It's weird, I was out yesterday, didn't see a single head, then today they're all over the place!

[ch312]

It's weird, I was out yesterday, didn't see a single head, then today they're all over the place!

 

They grow that quickly eh? I've honestly never taken the time to actually gauge how fast they grow.

 

I guess I'll be back at er tomorrow as all the rain we got last night may have resulted in a growth spurt....

[Christopheraaron]

 

They grow that quickly eh? I've honestly never taken the time to actually gauge how fast they grow.

 

I guess I'll be back at er tomorrow as all the rain we got last night may have resulted in a growth spurt....

I was probably just overlooking them the one day, but they definitely did pop up pretty fast!

[123chadder]

anyone know any spots to find fiddleheads near the pefferlaw area?

[ch312]

anyone know any spots to find fiddleheads near the pefferlaw area?

 

Fiddlehead patches are like fishing holes and I doubt anyone will just name off locations. They're relatively easy to find near marshy and swampy area's, especially around the Grand. The easiest time to find new patches is in the summer when the plants are fully grown and easily seen Return in the spring and harvest.

 

 

Had another large serving of the Dryads again last night...fried with bacon.

[misfish]

 

Fiddlehead patches are like fishing holes and I doubt anyone will just name off locations. They're relatively easy to find near marshy and swampy area's, especially around the Grand. The easiest time to find new patches is in the summer when the plants are fully grown and easily seen Return in the spring and harvest.

 

 

Had another large serving of the Dryads again last night...fried with bacon.

 

I hope to have my first spring feed Sunday. Hitting the river for some drop backs and they are on my treking path.

[Rodbender]

Anyone like pickled Leeks too?

Man I'd like to find a bunch of them

[misfish]

Anyone like pickled Leeks too?

Man I'd like to find a bunch of them

 

Never tried them,but my managers son just did up a batch. He,s bringing me a jar to try.

He,s up in the Midland area..

[Rodbender]

 

Never tried them,but my managers son just did up a batch. He,s bringing me a jar to try.

He,s up in the Midland area..

You'll fart like a champ after them

[turtle]

I find wild leeks in hardwood forests like a sugar maple bush in rich soil where its not too thick and they get good sunlight. One of the first green plants to come up in the spring.

[123chadder]

got a wack yesterday.......they taste different than i remember......like corn and spinach mixed.....deliscious!

[misfish]

I thought it was going to be early for them with all the late cold and snow,but I was way off.

 

 

 

 

 

This pod should be good for next weekend. The real shade cover areas are still brown clumps.

 

 

 

 

Managed to find a pod that gave me enough for tonights dinner.

 

Steamed then fried with sweet chillie and black bean garlic sauce.

[misfish]

Dive in,it,s so good.

 

Ya just cant beat fresh pick,ns.

 

 

I was so busy looking for these today,I totally forgot about mushrooms.

Next time.

[Joeytier]

Still a little young around here...Wednesday/Thursday should be prime pickins'

 

[Rod Caster]

Dont eat those Joey! Poison man. Edible fiddleheads are almost always on sandy river banks.

[chris.brock]

yeah, I was going to say, I've got that species at the cottage, I don't touch them

 

thanks Kuha, the bike's an old Gary Fisher Marlin, it's been a great bike

Edited May 11, 2014 by chris.brock

[Joeytier]

Good to know!! Lol they weren't in a typical spot and were much bigger than the small ones growing down by the ravine

[Headhunter]

Those look great Brian... if only you had some smelt to go with that! LOL

HH

[ch312]

Was out yesterday and filled a 2 gallon bucket with fiddleheads in about 75 minutes with another 7 or 8 dryads on the side. I think i'll head out again today to grab a couple more gallons worth to make sure we have enough in the freezer.

 

 

I've been watching for the leeks but haven't seen a single plant. I think i'm looking in the wrong spots?

[misfish]

No smelt Joe, just a nice roasted ham. You wizenhimer

[ch312]

Well, I put just over 12 lbs in the freezer last night and there are still tons of fiddleheads that haven't even sprouted yet.

 

Spotted a ton of dryads, but left those in the bush as i'm mushroomed out. I wonder if they can be dried and stored to be used later on?

 

 

[misfish]

Well, I put just over 12 lbs in the freezer last night and there are still tons of fiddleheads that haven't even sprouted yet.

 

Spotted a ton of dryads, but left those in the bush as i'm mushroomed out. I wonder if they can be dried and stored to be used later on?

 

 

 

 

Nice.

[Joeytier]

Awesome! How do you prefer to prepare them for freezing?

[turtle]

I get the brown husks off, give them a good soak/spray, toss them in boiling water for 2 minutes, strain & toss them in an ice bath to cool down fast, shake the water off-towel dry, bag them, suck the air out of the bag abd throw in freezer -aka blanche them.

 

I found a few morel mushrooms growing in my back yard this week. Ate 3 but the squirrels are getting them as they're coming up.