Finding Trumpet Chanterelle: when, where and in what weather?
Craterellus tubaeformis ·
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Trumpet Chanterelle is August to November.
When is the season for Trumpet Chanterelle?
The main season covers August to November. Occasional finds are possible from July 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 Trumpet Chanterelle grow?
- Preferred trees: Spruce, Fir.
- Soil pH: best between 3.0 and 6.0 (possible from 3.0 to 7.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,500 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 2,000 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite. Loves lasting moisture.
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How nutritious is Trumpet Chanterelle?
Mushrooms are low in calories yet surprisingly rich in protein for a vegetable – good food after a hike.
- about 20–35 kcal per 100 g, raw
- about 2–4 g protein per 100 g
- about 1–3 g fibre, under 1 g fat
- plus potassium, B vitamins (mainly niacin and riboflavin) and selenium
Wild mushrooms grown outdoors get sunlight and form vitamin D as a result – more than most commercially grown mushrooms raised in the dark.
General guide values for edible wild mushrooms in general, raw; they vary by species, site and maturity. Not dietary advice.
Preserving Trumpet Chanterelle
- Drying: well suited
- Freezing: cooked only
- Also good: Powder
Dries quickly because the flesh is thin. Use dried in sauces and risotto.
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In what weather does Trumpet Chanterelle grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 6 to 26 °C, a humidity of 60–95 % and about 5–45 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 Trumpet Chanterelle
When does Trumpet Chanterelle grow?
The main season of Trumpet Chanterelle is August to November; occasional finds are possible from July to December.
Where do I find Trumpet Chanterelle?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Spruce, Fir. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Trumpet Chanterelle grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 6 to 26 °C, a humidity of 60–95 % and about 5–45 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Trumpet Chanterelle?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Trumpet Chanterelle 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. The mushroom alert tells you as soon as the chances rise at your favourite place.