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Butterflies grow almost everywhere on the territory of Our Country, since the climatic conditions of the northern hemisphere suit them for almost the entire summer-autumn period. For a successful collection, you need to know the places that this species loves and, after waiting for a good rain, go out for a quiet hunt.
When butterflies grow, at what time of the year
The period of growth and collection of oil is quite long and occurs in almost all summer months – June, July, August, and autumn – September and October. The exact time depends on the climatic and weather conditions of the area.
When the first butterflies appear
It has been observed that butterflies produce crops during the season in waves. The first wave falls on the second half of June, when the haymaking time comes. In July, after the rains, the butterflies will actively grow. This is the second wave when you can go pick mushrooms. The most mushroom time is August-September. At this time, trips to the forest for mushrooms are always crowned with success, especially if it has recently rained and the weather is warm.
What weather do mushrooms grow in?
Butterflies grow best after rain. On the 2-3rd day after the rainfall, you can go on a quiet hunt for mushrooms. For the rapid growth of the mycelium, heat and sun are also needed. If it rains, but there will be cool cloudy weather, then the fungus will not rush to grow. Autumn specimens are considered the most delicious.
At what temperature do butternuts grow
Oilers prefer cool weather so that the average daily temperature is not higher than + 180C. Fluctuations in night and day temperatures do not affect the growth of mycelium. But if the night temperature drops to -50C, then the mushrooms stop bearing fruit.
Until what time can you collect oil
You can pick mushrooms until the end of autumn, when frosts come. If the soil is frozen 2 cm deep, then the mushrooms stop multiplying. But if it suddenly became very cold, and the earth did not have time to freeze, and warmed up again, then they will continue to grow again.
When does oil season start in Our Country?
In the Moscow region and central Our Country, the first butterflies appear in early June and delight mushroom pickers with their appearance all summer. And since the second decade of August, their most abundant growth has been noted. At the end of September, their activity subsides, but you can still collect until the first decade of October.
In the Leningrad region and the northern parts of Our Country, oil plants also begin to grow in early June. But the most active growth occurs in August-October. In November, you can still collect them, but they may be frozen.
Siberia does not indulge its residents with long and hot summers. Even at the end of May, return frosts occur, and in early October the first snow falls. The main time for the collection of oil falls on August-September, when it is still warm enough and the weather is rainy.
In the Urals, the climate is slightly milder than the Siberian one. Therefore, you should go to the collection in the month of June, when the butterflies are already growing quite actively. The growth of the mycelium continues until the first frosts, which are usually set in the second decade of October.
Oil growth time
It is better to go picking mushrooms on the second day after the rain, or more precisely, after 12-18 hours. They appear very quickly. They are ready for cooking within a few hours. But for this, in addition to rain and abundantly moistened soil, you also need warm air, as well as good sunlight. All this should be taken into account in order to correctly determine the time for mushroom picking.
Where do mushrooms grow
Butterflies are widespread throughout Our Country, especially in its northern part, as they love cool weather and pine forests. Each type of fungus is adapted to live in certain natural conditions and in cohabitation with specific neighbors. There are many varieties that differ not only in appearance and taste, but also in their place of growth.
In what forest do butterflies grow
This fungus prefers to form mycorrhiza (mutually beneficial cohabitation) with conifers. Therefore, you need to look for it in pine or larch forests. Less commonly, butterflies grow in mixed pine forests with a predominance of birch or oak.
But you can find mushrooms not in the thick of the forest, but on the edges, clearings, clearings and roadsides of forest roads, as they love well-lit places and space. If planting trees reach a height of 8-10 m, then the mycelium under them does not form. But in young spruce forests, you can conduct a successful quiet hunt for their entire families.
Under what trees do butterflies grow?
The choice of location depends on the trees under which certain types of mushrooms prefer to live, and on the composition of the soil. Of the conifers, most often boletus appear under five- and two-needle pines, larches and cedars. In mixed forests, they are most likely to appear under pine or cedar. Different types of mushrooms prefer their own suitable soil, but most of them live on sandy soil. And on lime you can find varieties such as larch, granular and gray.
How to collect oilseeds
Mushrooms should be picked early in the morning before the sun warms them. Yes, they will last longer. If you managed to notice one instance, then you need to carefully look around. There is a good chance that a whole group is hiding under the moss or a blanket of pine needles nearby.
Do not uproot the fungus. It must be cut with a knife to save the mycelium, which will grow next year. It is better to fold cut specimens with a hat down or on its side in a basket of twigs. In this position, they are better preserved. No need to collect them in a soft bag or backpack. There they will crumble and crumble.
Immediately after returning home from a quiet hunt, mushrooms should be cleaned of debris, washed and processed for further consumption. You cannot store them.
Is it possible to collect large butterflies
Hats of adult mushrooms can reach a diameter of 4-10 cm. They can be collected, cooked from them in different dishes, if they are not wormy. But mushroom pickers advise giving preference to young mushrooms with 2-4 cm caps. They are tastier, you can cook them whole.
Is it possible to collect dried butter mushrooms
Do not collect old and dried oil plants, as well as those that grow near enterprises with chemical emissions. They managed to accumulate a lot of substances harmful to the human body.
Oil processing after collection
This type of mushroom is suitable for any cooking method. They are boiled, fried, baked, canned for the winter, dried, frozen. The most delicious are autumn young specimens. Before cooking, they need to be cleaned, washed and the brown skin removed from the cap. Otherwise, it will spoil the whole look of the dish with its dye. If the skin does not peel off well, you should hold the mushrooms for a couple of minutes in boiling water and then douse them with cold water.
Conclusion
Butterflies grow quickly and, under favorable conditions, in just a few hours they turn into adult full-fledged mushrooms, from which you can cook various culinary dishes. The right time and place to collect these gifts of nature is crowned with a successful trip. And the pleasure that the mushroom picker receives at the same time cannot be compared with anything.
