Finding Field Mushroom: when, where and in what weather?
Agaricus campestris ·
This mushroom grows on meadows, pastures and in open places. The main season for Field Mushroom is May to October.
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When is the season for Field Mushroom?
The main season covers May 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 Field Mushroom grow?
- This mushroom is not tied to particular tree species.
- Soil pH: best between 5.5 and 8.5 (possible from 5.0 to 9.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,000 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,500 m).
- Prefers open areas such as meadows, pastures and forest edges. Copes with dryness better than many other mushrooms.
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How nutritious is Field Mushroom?
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 Field Mushroom
- Drying: possible
- Freezing: raw or cooked
- Also good: Duxelles and mushroom butter, Pickling in vinegar
Frozen raw, the slices go soft when thawed – cooked or as duxelles they hold up better.
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In what weather does Field Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 10 to 32 °C, a humidity of 50–90 % and about 0–25 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 Field Mushroom
When does Field Mushroom grow?
The main season of Field Mushroom is May to October; occasional finds are possible from April to November.
Where do I find Field Mushroom?
This mushroom grows on meadows, pastures and in open places. This mushroom is not tied to particular tree species. Prefers open areas such as meadows, pastures and forest edges.
In what weather does Field Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 10 to 32 °C, a humidity of 50–90 % and about 0–25 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Field Mushroom?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Field 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. The mushroom alert tells you as soon as the chances rise at your favourite place.