Lion's Mane: season, habitat and weather
Hericium erinaceus ·
⚠ Endangered 🌿 Rare – please leave itThis mushroom lives on wood and grows on trunks, stumps and roots of trees. The main season for Lion's Mane is August to November.
When is the season for Lion's Mane?
The main season covers August to November. Occasional finds are possible from July to December. 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 Lion's Mane grow?
- Preferred trees: Beech, Oak.
- Soil pH: best between 4.5 and 8.5 (possible from 4.0 to 9.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,000 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,500 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite. Loves lasting moisture.
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🛡 This species is rare and on the Red List. Picking is not forbidden – but please leave it and take photos. If you want to eat it, cultivated forms are sold in shops.
In what weather does Lion's Mane grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 8 to 24 °C, a humidity of 65–100 % and about 5–40 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lion's Mane
When does Lion's Mane grow?
The main season of Lion's Mane is August to November; occasional finds are possible from July to December.
Where do I find Lion's Mane?
This mushroom lives on wood and grows on trunks, stumps and roots of trees. Preferred trees: Beech, Oak. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Lion's Mane grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 8 to 24 °C, a humidity of 65–100 % and about 5–40 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Lion's Mane?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Lion's Mane 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.