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The onset of autumn causes anticipation among mushroom pickers, because there is a great opportunity to go to the forest for a “silent hunt”. Honey mushrooms, mushrooms, chanterelles, boletus, milk mushrooms and of course, the “king” of the mushroom “kingdom” – the majestic white mushroom, all this awaits mushroom pickers in a quiet autumn forest.
Traditionally, the peak of the collection of fruiting bodies falls on September, however, in October you can find a good harvest. In our article we will talk about the collection of porcini mushrooms in October.
The second month of autumn turns the forest into a fairy tale, painting it in various bright colors. Although most of the leaves have already fallen off during this period of time, many fruiting bodies can be found under it. Searches are sure to be rewarded if you have patience and be extremely careful. Many lovers of “quiet hunting” take a long stick or cane with them to raise a layer of fallen leaves in order to discover forest gifts.
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Are there porcini mushrooms in the forest in October?
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Do porcini mushrooms grow in October, because it is known that they prefer warm weather? It often happens that October is one of the main months when you can gather a rich harvest of mushrooms. Most experienced mushroom pickers rate the chances of collecting fruit body data in mid-autumn quite high.
I must say that the growth of porcini mushrooms in October will depend on the climatic and weather conditions of a particular area. So, if solid frosts were not observed, then you can safely go for the harvest of mushrooms. Often, the so-called “Indian summer” is a good reason to pick a lot of white mushrooms. It is better to look for them in the grass, bushes or sunny glades. In early October, the weather still allows you to find a lot of mushrooms, but already with the onset of the first serious frosts, these fruiting bodies are completely gone.
Picking white mushrooms in October (with video)
The optimal conditions for the growth of mushrooms are considered to be an average air temperature of + 13 ° with a humidity of 40% or more. Can the mentioned weather conditions be observed in October – are there porcini mushrooms this month? In most areas, such fruiting bodies can be easily found in the forest. It is from the beginning of October at night that large dews begin to form, moistening the soil. In this regard, the growth of mushrooms and other types of fruiting bodies starts in large numbers from under the ground.
Mushroom pickers with experience are well aware of the features of the forest flora, pointing them to the places where their favorite mushrooms “hid”. Anthills, blueberries, heather, red fly agaric are sure signs showing that porcini mushrooms grow nearby. In addition, these fruiting bodies like to settle under the canopy of oak, pine, spruce and especially birch.
However, before going out into the forest, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the appearance of porcini mushrooms, so as not to confuse them with an inedible gall fungus during the collection process.
How is the collection of porcini mushrooms in October, you can see in the video below:
