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Finding Orange Birch Bolete: when, where and in what weather?

Leccinum versipelle ·

🛡 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 Orange Birch Bolete is June to October.

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When is the season for Orange Birch 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 Orange Birch Bolete grow?

  • Preferred trees: Birch.
  • Birch
  • Soil pH: best between 3.0 and 6.0 (possible from 3.0 to 7.0).
  • Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,250 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 Orange Birch 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 Orange Birch Bolete

Turns grey to black when cut, cooked or dried – that is normal.

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In what weather does Orange Birch Bolete grow?

Growth is best at air temperatures from 10 to 32 °C, a humidity of 55–95 % 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 Orange Birch Bolete

When does Orange Birch Bolete grow?

The main season of Orange Birch Bolete is June to October; occasional finds are possible from May to November.

Where do I find Orange Birch 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 Orange Birch Bolete grow?

Growth is best at air temperatures from 10 to 32 °C, a humidity of 55–95 % and about 5–35 mm of rain in the last seven days.

Is there a forecast for Orange Birch Bolete?

Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Orange Birch 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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