Finding Gypsy Mushroom: when, where and in what weather?
Cortinarius caperatus
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Gypsy Mushroom is July to October.
When is the season for Gypsy 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 Gypsy Mushroom grow?
- Preferred trees: Spruce, Pine.
- Soil pH: best between 3.5 and 5.0 (possible from 3.0 to 6.0).
- Elevation: most common between 100 and 1,300 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,900 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Gypsy Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 8 to 20 °C, a humidity of 65–92 % and about 10–18 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 Gypsy Mushroom
When does Gypsy Mushroom grow?
The main season of Gypsy Mushroom is July to October; occasional finds are possible from June to November.
Where do I find Gypsy Mushroom?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Spruce, Pine. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Gypsy Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 8 to 20 °C, a humidity of 65–92 % and about 10–18 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Gypsy Mushroom?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Gypsy 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.