Finding Lurid 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 Lurid Bolete is June to October.
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When is the season for Lurid 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 Lurid Bolete grow?
- Preferred trees: Oak, Beech, other tree species.
- Soil pH: best between 5.5 and 8.5 (possible from 5.0 to 9.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 750 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,000 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite. Copes with dryness better than many other mushrooms.
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How nutritious is Lurid 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 Lurid Bolete
- Drying: well suited
- Freezing: cooked only
- Also good: Powder
Always cook thoroughly, also before freezing. Stains blue when cut; the colour largely disappears when cooked.
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In what weather does Lurid Bolete grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 10 to 32 °C, a humidity of 50–90 % and about 0–25 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 Lurid Bolete
When does Lurid Bolete grow?
The main season of Lurid Bolete is June to October; occasional finds are possible from May to November.
Where do I find Lurid 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 Lurid Bolete grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 10 to 32 °C, a humidity of 50–90 % and about 0–25 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Lurid Bolete?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Lurid 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.