Hen of the Woods: season, habitat and weather
Grifola frondosa ·
⚠ Vulnerable 🌿 Rare – please leave itThis mushroom lives on wood and grows on trunks, stumps and roots of trees. The main season for Hen of the Woods is August to October.
When is the season for Hen of the Woods?
The main season covers August to October. Occasional finds are possible from July 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 Hen of the Woods grow?
- Preferred trees: Oak.
- Soil pH: best between 4.5 and 8.5 (possible from 4.0 to 9.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 750 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,000 m).
- Grows in forests as well as at forest edges and in open areas.
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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 Hen of the Woods grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 10 to 26 °C, a humidity of 60–95 % 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 Hen of the Woods
When does Hen of the Woods grow?
The main season of Hen of the Woods is August to October; occasional finds are possible from July to November.
Where do I find Hen of the Woods?
This mushroom lives on wood and grows on trunks, stumps and roots of trees. Preferred trees: Oak. Grows in forests as well as at forest edges and in open areas.
In what weather does Hen of the Woods grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 10 to 26 °C, a humidity of 60–95 % and about 5–40 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Hen of the Woods?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Hen of the Woods 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.