Finding Bay Bolete: when, where and in what weather?
Imleria badia ·
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Bay Bolete is July to November.
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When is the season for Bay Bolete?
The main season covers July to November. Occasional finds are possible from June 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 Bay Bolete grow?
- Preferred trees: Pine, Spruce, Fir.
- Soil pH: best between 3.0 and 6.0 (possible from 3.0 to 7.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,250 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 2,000 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
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How nutritious is Bay Bolete?
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 Bay Bolete
- Drying: well suited
- Freezing: raw or cooked
- Also good: Powder, Pickling in vinegar
Remove the spongy tubes from older specimens. Stains blue when cut – this stays as a darker colour when dried.
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In what weather does Bay Bolete grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 4 to 22 °C, a humidity of 60–100 % and about 5–45 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 Bay Bolete
When does Bay Bolete grow?
The main season of Bay Bolete is July to November; occasional finds are possible from June to December.
Where do I find Bay Bolete?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Pine, Spruce, Fir. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Bay Bolete grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 4 to 22 °C, a humidity of 60–100 % and about 5–45 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Bay Bolete?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Bay Bolete 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.