Maine Wild Foraging Interview and Call-in on NPR Today at 1PM

[CLAMFARMER]

Interview and call in with Maine foragers. There is a rebroadcast at some point. It’s probably going to be archived as well

http://mainepublic.org/programs/maine-calling

[Jethro]

Very cool. One thing I have been dying to get my hands on are wild fiddleheads. I just can't seem to get the timing right!

[deerhunter]

mid may

[SHaRPS]

Jethro,

I have been trying to find fiddle heads in RI for 5 years now with no avail. I am starting to wonder if I am just a bit too far south of their prime habitat. I doubt it but who knows. I think I have found every type of fern except the Ostrich fern.

Any suggestions from a pro? deerhunter?

[woodchip1]

I planted them 20 years ago around my foundation and other areas and I have more fiddle heads than I can ever use. They spread like crazy. and are easy to transplant. Ner my foundation they are a week earlier than down by the stream .They have not shown them selves yet.

[woodchip1]

Anyone with sandy soil with a so. east exposure  sloop . could have there own fiddle garden  very easy.

[jacksmelt]

Jethro,

I have been trying to find fiddle heads in RI for 5 years now with no avail. I am starting to wonder if I am just a bit too far south of their prime habitat. I doubt it but who knows. I think I have found every type of fern except the Ostrich fern.

Any suggestions from a pro? deerhunter?

look online. there are some places that carry starts. im planting a patch of them in my backyard. hopefully they spread in time.

[jacksmelt]

Jethro,

I have been trying to find fiddle heads in RI for 5 years now with no avail. I am starting to wonder if I am just a bit too far south of their prime habitat. I doubt it but who knows. I think I have found every type of fern except the Ostrich fern.

Any suggestions from a pro? deerhunter?

my parents used to get them on the connecticut river 45 yrs ago. should survive in the right conditions in R.I . one of the places that sells the starts for them is in tennesee. maybe its more about soil ph tham temps. but they do like dappled shade.

[woodchip1]

The ones I planted along side my house on the N.W side are out 4' from the side I have to mow over dozens of plants to keep them from spreading farther.

[CLAMFARMER]

I am going to have to get me a few plants!!!

[woodchip1]

Just get the roots deep enough and plant early put them 4' apart or farther they spread fast.

[Sawyerjosh]

Great show.  I listened to the podcast today.  I was on there a couple weeks ago!

[CLAMFARMER]

Great show.  I listened to the podcast today.  I was on there a couple weeks ago!

What show was that, Josh? Been on open water yet?

[woodchip1]

I have seen some nice salmon pics they must be from Sebago. most look around 5-6lbs

[SHaRPS]

Anyone have a link to get me started with some fiddle heads? Not sure if I should plant these in the backyard or a hidden area in the woods with more favorable conditions.