Finding Yellow Coral Mushroom: when, where and in what weather?
Ramaria flava ·
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Yellow Coral Mushroom is July to October.
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When is the season for Yellow Coral Mushroom?
The main season covers July to October. Occasional finds are possible from June 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 Yellow Coral Mushroom grow?
- Preferred trees: Beech, Spruce, Oak, Fir.
- Soil pH: best between 5.0 and 8.0 (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.
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How nutritious is Yellow Coral 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 Yellow Coral Mushroom
- Drying: not suitable
- Freezing: cooked only
Clean thoroughly, rinsing soil out of the branches. Not suitable for drying; freeze cooked.
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In what weather does Yellow Coral Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 6 to 28 °C, a humidity of 60–100 % 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 Yellow Coral Mushroom
When does Yellow Coral Mushroom grow?
The main season of Yellow Coral Mushroom is July to October; occasional finds are possible from June to November.
Where do I find Yellow Coral Mushroom?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Beech, Spruce, Oak, Fir. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Yellow Coral Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 6 to 28 °C, a humidity of 60–100 % and about 5–30 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Yellow Coral Mushroom?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Yellow Coral 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.