Finding March Waxcap: when, where and in what weather?
Hygrophorus marzuolus ·
⚠ Endangered 🛡 Protected – picking prohibitedThis mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for March Waxcap is March to April.
When is the season for March Waxcap?
The main season covers March to April. Occasional finds are possible from February to June. 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)
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Where does March Waxcap grow?
- Preferred trees: Fir, Spruce, Beech.
- Soil pH: best between 4.5 and 7.5 (possible from 4.0 to 8.0).
- Elevation: most common between 500 and 1,500 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 2,000 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
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How nutritious is March Waxcap?
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.
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In what weather does March Waxcap grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 0 to 16 °C, a humidity of 60–100 % 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 March Waxcap
When does March Waxcap grow?
The main season of March Waxcap is March to April; occasional finds are possible from February to June.
Where do I find March Waxcap?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Fir, Spruce, Beech. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does March Waxcap grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 0 to 16 °C, a humidity of 60–100 % and about 0–25 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for March Waxcap?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of March Waxcap 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.