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What is this white stuff in soil?

Posted by jillchristinem none (My Page) on
Sat, Oct 20, 12 at 14:35

I started digging this morning, and there is all this white stuff about 2 inches below the soil. It is dry, and I think it may be just decomposing mulch - but I am not sure. Anyone know? Thanks!


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RE: What is this white stuff in soil?

  • Posted by pt03 2b Southern Manitob (My Page) on
    Sat, Oct 20, 12 at 22:07

Looks like a picture from the Mars rover.

Lloyd


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RE: What is this white stuff in soil?

That might be the mycelium of some fungus.


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RE: What is this white stuff in soil?

I agree with Lloyd :-)

It might be fungus growing on mulch. I see that with wood mulch sometimes, especially in wet weather. It always seems harmless. But 2" below the soil, not on top?

Karen


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