round nodules in garden - Ask Extension
I have been finding these roundish brown porous nodules in my bed this year. My neighbor is also finding them. They are very light in weight. Any id...
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round nodules in garden #865350
Asked April 21, 2024, 7:56 PM EDT
I have been finding these roundish brown porous nodules in my bed this year. My neighbor is also finding them. They are very light in weight.
Any ideas?
Boulder County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello James -
Thank you for your question and for providing a photo. This may be animal droppings. We have referred your question to the Wildlife Master Team for a positive identification.
Best -
CSU Master Gardener
Thank you for your question and for providing a photo. This may be animal droppings. We have referred your question to the Wildlife Master Team for a positive identification.
Best -
CSU Master Gardener
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
I'm wondering if they might be something like oak galls.
They are not a problem. We were just wondering.
James
Hi James,
Those do seem to resemble oak galls.
Do you have an oak in the area?
You should probably remove them and any leaves from your bed before planting.
If you'd like to bring a sample into the extension office, they could diagnose it for you for $7. The office is located at 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, Co 80501. They are open from 8:30-4 Monday - Friday. They will hopefully be able to positively ID these for you.
Happy Spring!
Those do seem to resemble oak galls.
Do you have an oak in the area?
You should probably remove them and any leaves from your bed before planting.
If you'd like to bring a sample into the extension office, they could diagnose it for you for $7. The office is located at 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, Co 80501. They are open from 8:30-4 Monday - Friday. They will hopefully be able to positively ID these for you.
Happy Spring!
Hi James,
I'm unsure if you all have determined those were oak galls, but I shared your photo with the Wildlife Master group and their ideas included small owl pellets, the start of a wasp or other insect nest, and tiger salamander or rabbit droppings.
Thank you!
