Finding Chanterelle: when, where and in what weather?
Cantharellus cibarius
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Chanterelle is May to September.
When is the season for Chanterelle?
The main season covers May to September. Occasional finds are possible from April to October. 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 Chanterelle grow?
- Preferred trees: Spruce, Beech, Fir, Oak, Pine, Birch.
- Soil pH: best between 4.0 and 6.0 (possible from 3.5 to 7.0).
- Elevation: most common between 150 and 1,300 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,800 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Chanterelle grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 13 to 25 °C, a humidity of 60–95 % and about 8–28 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 Chanterelle
When does Chanterelle grow?
The main season of Chanterelle is May to September; occasional finds are possible from April to October.
Where do I find Chanterelle?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Spruce, Beech, Fir, Oak, Pine, Birch. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Chanterelle grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 13 to 25 °C, a humidity of 60–95 % and about 8–28 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Chanterelle?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Chanterelle 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.