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Finding King Trumpet Mushroom: when, where and in what weather?

Pleurotus eryngii ·

This mushroom grows on meadows, pastures and in open places. The main season for King Trumpet Mushroom is April to November.

When is the season for King Trumpet Mushroom?

The main season covers April to November. Occasional finds are possible from March 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 King Trumpet Mushroom grow?

  • This mushroom is not tied to particular tree species.
  • Soil pH: best between 6.5 and 9.0 (possible from 6.0 to 9.0).
  • Elevation: most common between 0 and 750 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,500 m).
  • Prefers open areas such as meadows, pastures and forest edges. Copes with dryness better than many other mushrooms.

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How nutritious is King Trumpet Mushroom?

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 King Trumpet Mushroom

Stays firm even when cooked, which makes it good for jars in vinegar brine.

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In what weather does King Trumpet Mushroom grow?

Growth is best at air temperatures from 6 to 28 °C, a humidity of 55–95 % and about 5–30 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 King Trumpet Mushroom

When does King Trumpet Mushroom grow?

The main season of King Trumpet Mushroom is April to November; occasional finds are possible from March to December.

Where do I find King Trumpet Mushroom?

This mushroom grows on meadows, pastures and in open places. This mushroom is not tied to particular tree species. Prefers open areas such as meadows, pastures and forest edges.

In what weather does King Trumpet Mushroom grow?

Growth is best at air temperatures from 6 to 28 °C, a humidity of 55–95 % and about 5–30 mm of rain in the last seven days.

Is there a forecast for King Trumpet Mushroom?

Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of King Trumpet Mushroom 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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