Finding Chicken of the Woods: when, where and in what weather?
Laetiporus sulphureus
This mushroom lives on wood and grows on trunks, stumps and roots of trees. The main season for Chicken of the Woods is May to September.
When is the season for Chicken of the Woods?
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 Chicken of the Woods grow?
- Preferred trees: Oak, other tree species, Larch.
- Soil pH: best between 5.0 and 8.0 (possible from 4.0 to 9.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 800 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,300 m).
- Grows in forests as well as at forest edges and in open areas. Copes with dryness better than many other mushrooms.
In what weather does Chicken of the Woods grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 15 to 30 °C, a humidity of 50–82 % 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 Chicken of the Woods
When does Chicken of the Woods grow?
The main season of Chicken of the Woods is May to September; occasional finds are possible from April to October.
Where do I find Chicken of the Woods?
This mushroom lives on wood and grows on trunks, stumps and roots of trees. Preferred trees: Oak, other tree species, Larch. Grows in forests as well as at forest edges and in open areas.
In what weather does Chicken of the Woods grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 15 to 30 °C, a humidity of 50–82 % and about 5–18 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Chicken of the Woods?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Chicken of the Woods 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.