Finding Red-cracking Bolete: when, where and in what weather?
Xerocomellus chrysenteron
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Red-cracking Bolete is June to October.
When is the season for Red-cracking Bolete?
The main season covers June to October. Occasional finds are possible from April 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 Red-cracking Bolete grow?
- Preferred trees: Beech, Oak, Spruce, Pine, Birch.
- Soil pH: best between 4.5 and 7.0 (possible from 3.5 to 8.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,200 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,700 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Red-cracking Bolete grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 27 °C, a humidity of 60–92 % and about 5–18 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 Red-cracking Bolete
When does Red-cracking Bolete grow?
The main season of Red-cracking Bolete is June to October; occasional finds are possible from April to November.
Where do I find Red-cracking Bolete?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Beech, Oak, Spruce, Pine, Birch. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Red-cracking Bolete grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 27 °C, a humidity of 60–92 % and about 5–18 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Red-cracking Bolete?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Red-cracking 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.