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Finding Rough-stemmed Bolete: when, where and in what weather?

Leccinum scabrum ·

🛡 Protected – small amounts only

This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Rough-stemmed Bolete is June to October.

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When is the season for Rough-stemmed Bolete?

The main season covers June to October. Occasional finds are possible from May to November. When it starts in a given year depends on the weather: after rain and with mild temperatures, mushrooms can appear earlier.

Growth weight per month (higher = better conditions)

Where does Rough-stemmed Bolete grow?

  • Preferred trees: Birch.
  • Birch
  • Soil pH: best between 3.0 and 6.5 (possible from 3.0 to 7.0).
  • Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,000 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 2,000 m).
  • Grows in forests as well as at forest edges and in open areas.

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How nutritious is Rough-stemmed Bolete?

Mushrooms are low in calories yet surprisingly rich in protein for a vegetable – good food after a hike.

  • about 20–35 kcal per 100 g, raw
  • about 2–4 g protein per 100 g
  • about 1–3 g fibre, under 1 g fat
  • plus potassium, B vitamins (mainly niacin and riboflavin) and selenium

Wild mushrooms grown outdoors get sunlight and form vitamin D as a result – more than most commercially grown mushrooms raised in the dark.

General guide values for edible wild mushrooms in general, raw; they vary by species, site and maturity. Not dietary advice.

Preserving Rough-stemmed Bolete

Only use young, firm specimens – older ones soon turn spongy. Darkens when cooked or dried.

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In what weather does Rough-stemmed Bolete grow?

Growth is best at air temperatures from 6 to 22 °C, a humidity of 60–95 % and about 5–35 mm of rain in the last seven days.

Waldschatzfinder calculates the growth probability for your spot every day from this – with the weather of the last three months and the 10-day forecast, with an account also with soil, elevation, forest and tree species. It is a guide, not a promise.

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Frequently asked questions about Rough-stemmed Bolete

When does Rough-stemmed Bolete grow?

The main season of Rough-stemmed Bolete is June to October; occasional finds are possible from May to November.

Where do I find Rough-stemmed Bolete?

This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Birch. Grows in forests as well as at forest edges and in open areas.

In what weather does Rough-stemmed Bolete grow?

Growth is best at air temperatures from 6 to 22 °C, a humidity of 60–95 % and about 5–35 mm of rain in the last seven days.

Is there a forecast for Rough-stemmed Bolete?

Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Rough-stemmed Bolete for your spot – free, with the weather of the last three months and the 10-day forecast; with an account also with soil, elevation, forest and tree species. The mushroom alert tells you as soon as the chances rise at your favourite place.

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