Dealing with Soil Fungi Fruiting Bodies After Heavy Rain

Dealing with Soil Fungi Fruiting Bodies After Heavy Rain

Grey, fleshy, bowl-shaped structures (marble to golf ball size) emerging after rain are fungal fruiting bodies—likely from buried decaying wood or roots.

Treatment

1. Dig down to locate and remove the buried wood/root source.
2. If removal impossible, saturate the wood/soil with fungicide.
3. Drench surrounding soil with fungicide to kill spores.

Fungicide Options

• Organic: Baking soda in water.
• Chemical: Funginex (Fertilome) – most effective for severe infestations.

Removing the food source is essential for lasting control.