Finding Suede Bolete: when, where and in what weather?
Xerocomus subtomentosus
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. The main season for Suede Bolete is May to October.
When is the season for Suede Bolete?
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 Suede Bolete grow?
- Preferred trees: Oak, Spruce, Beech, Pine, Birch.
- Soil pH: best between 4.5 and 7.0 (possible from 3.5 to 8.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,200 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,700 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Suede Bolete grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 28 °C, a humidity of 55–88 % 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 Suede Bolete
When does Suede Bolete grow?
The main season of Suede Bolete is May to October; occasional finds are possible from April to November.
Where do I find Suede Bolete?
This mushroom lives in symbiosis with the roots of living trees (mycorrhiza) – without fitting trees it does not grow. Preferred trees: Oak, Spruce, Beech, Pine, Birch. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Suede Bolete grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 28 °C, a humidity of 55–88 % and about 8–22 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Suede Bolete?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Suede Bolete 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.