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Good afternoon, we have what we can only describe as a fungus in our vegetable garden and another area we describe as a rain garden. Please find atta...
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Looking to find out what this is in our garden #868201
Asked May 13, 2024, 1:18 PM EDT
Good afternoon, we have what we can only describe as a fungus in our vegetable garden and another area we describe as a rain garden. Please find attached a picture of what it looks like when it is reconstituted after rain. When there are dry conditions the slimy looking green/brown fungus dries to crust like substance that just sits on the top of the soil until it rains again and reconstitutes. The two areas on our property where it is found can be very wet and at times have standing water for a couple days. Can you identify what it is?
Wood County Ohio
Expert Response
Good morning. Thank you for contacting Ask Extension. Nostoc is what you are dealing with in your garden. Please see the two fact sheets below for more information and possible control measures. Please let us know if you have further questions. Carol B. MGV
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1258
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/nostoc_a_green_jelly_like_substance_growing_in_lawns
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1258
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/nostoc_a_green_jelly_like_substance_growing_in_lawns
