Finding Porcini Mushroom: when, where and in what weather?
Boletus edulis
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Porcini Mushroom is June to October.
When is the season for Porcini Mushroom?
The main season covers June to October. Occasional finds are possible from May 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 Porcini Mushroom grow?
- Preferred trees: Spruce, Pine, Fir, Beech, Oak.
- Soil pH: best between 4.0 and 6.0 (possible from 3.5 to 7.5).
- Elevation: most common between 100 and 1,400 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 2,000 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Porcini Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 24 °C, a humidity of 65–98 % and about 15–35 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 Porcini Mushroom
When does Porcini Mushroom grow?
The main season of Porcini Mushroom is June to October; occasional finds are possible from May to November.
Where do I find Porcini Mushroom?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Spruce, Pine, Fir, Beech, Oak. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Porcini Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 24 °C, a humidity of 65–98 % and about 15–35 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Porcini Mushroom?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Porcini 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.