Finding Lurrid Bolete: when, where and in what weather?
Suillellus luridus
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Lurrid Bolete is June to October.
When is the season for Lurrid 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 Lurrid Bolete grow?
- Preferred trees: Oak, Beech, other tree species.
- Soil pH: best between 6.0 and 8.0 (possible from 5.0 to 8.6).
- Elevation: most common between 50 and 600 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,000 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite. Copes with dryness better than many other mushrooms.
In what weather does Lurrid Bolete grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 27 °C, a humidity of 55–88 % and about 5–18 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 Lurrid Bolete
When does Lurrid Bolete grow?
The main season of Lurrid Bolete is June to October; occasional finds are possible from May to November.
Where do I find Lurrid Bolete?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Oak, Beech, other tree species. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Lurrid Bolete grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 27 °C, a humidity of 55–88 % and about 5–18 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Lurrid Bolete?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Lurrid 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.