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title: "New to gardening and found this (fungus?) on my okra plants, anyone…"
description: "New to gardening and found this (fungus?) on my okra plants, anyone know exactly what this is or how to treat?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/EvidXysNS5CIemYNEW1siM"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Loughver’s Lane"
published: "2025-05-02T01:15:12.258335Z"
language: "en"
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# New to gardening and found this (fungus?) on my okra plants, anyone…

_Posted by Loughver’s Lane on 2025-05-02_

New to gardening and found this (fungus?) on my okra plants, anyone know exactly what this is or how to treat?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MqwI32fhUPZlRYONKMbfu9F6_LGH3s2qeAxzg4HqmBQ/UsKrgEYvTi28Owr3xz4CNg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MqwI32fhUPZlRYONKMbfu9F6_LGH3s2qeAxzg4HqmBQ/8mhzkKAySV-geGK2Ikh89A.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Mateja commented on 2025-05-02

These pictures to me most closely resemble an onion earthball mushroom which is unsafe for people (and dogs) to eat.

### Mateja commented on 2025-05-02

Are any other mushrooms growing directly on an okra stem? I'm wondering if this is a freak accident. Usually mushrooms in soil are a sign of healthy soil and don't hurt the garden.

### Mateja commented on 2025-05-02

Btw this is not a positive identification....depends on what region of the world you are in and how your weather has been. Look for local mushroom groups to ask and the app iNaturalist could help as well

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