Finding Hedgehog Mushroom: when, where and in what weather?
Hydnum repandum
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Hedgehog Mushroom is June to November.
When is the season for Hedgehog Mushroom?
The main season covers June to November. Occasional finds are possible from May 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 Hedgehog Mushroom grow?
- Preferred trees: Spruce, Beech, Pine, Fir, Oak, Birch.
- Soil pH: best between 4.5 and 7.0 (possible from 3.5 to 8.0).
- Elevation: most common between 50 and 1,400 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,900 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Hedgehog Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 27 °C, a humidity of 65–98 % and about 8–22 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 Hedgehog Mushroom
When does Hedgehog Mushroom grow?
The main season of Hedgehog Mushroom is June to November; occasional finds are possible from May to December.
Where do I find Hedgehog Mushroom?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Spruce, Beech, Pine, Fir, Oak, Birch. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Hedgehog Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 27 °C, a humidity of 65–98 % and about 8–22 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Hedgehog Mushroom?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Hedgehog 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.