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title: "Hey there! I’m new to plants and these just popped up next to my…"
description: "Hey there! I’m new to plants and these just popped up next to my cucumber plant. Maybe they’re mushrooms ?? Any suggestions?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Amy Grace"
published: "2026-06-12T12:36:47.052655Z"
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# Hey there! I’m new to plants and these just popped up next to my…

_Posted by Amy Grace on 2026-06-12_

Hey there! I’m new to plants and these just popped up next to my cucumber plant. Maybe they’re mushrooms ??

Any suggestions?

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## 8 comments

### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-06-12

They are mushrooms usually it means you have healthy soil

#### Amy Grace replied on 2026-06-12

Okay! They looked so ominous with all the color 😂 Thanks for responding 🙏🏻

### plantgeek commented on 2026-06-12

mushrooms! good soil quality. can sometimes mean soil stays wet for too long, but considering this is an outdoor plant i wouldn't worry too much.

#### Amy Grace replied on 2026-06-12

🙏🏻

### Elizabeth commented on 2026-06-12

Those r mushrooms. If u don't want them make sure to pull them all up, mushrooms tend to have one big long root and can spread really really long and sprout easily.

#### Amy Grace replied on 2026-06-16

Mmm good to know, thanks!

### Waspinator commented on 2026-06-13

Those are coprinoid mushrooms. They're a common variety that shows up with plants because they like similar soil conditions. They're nothing to worry about. (Do be aware that while these are not dangerous, they aren't edible either. Eating these causes stomach upset in both pets and people. That gets even worse if the person drinks alcohol at about the same time)

#### Amy Grace replied on 2026-06-16

Ok thanks!

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