Since mushrooms like a warm, humid climate, the 2023 mushroom season starts in late summer. In this article we will tell you which mushrooms are already growing. When collecting mushrooms, please note that every edible mushroom usually has one poisonous doppelganger owns. Therefore, only take mushrooms with you that you really know or show your collection to a mushroom advisor before eating.Poisonous mushrooms can cause severe poisoning that can lead to death.
The growth of mushrooms is greatly influenced by the weather conditions. Therefore, the information as to when which mushroom can be found varies slightly. Which Mushroom species are actually growing at the moment, so you can only find out by doing your own research. To make your mushroom search easier, we have put together an overview of the current mushrooms for you.
Birch mushroom
The Birch mushroom (Leccinum scabrum) is usually, as its name suggests, near Birch trees spotted. After cooking it has a mild to slightly sour taste. Usually only the cap is used when cooking, as the stem of older specimens tends to taste woody.
- edible mushroom
- Federal state: Baden-Württemberg
- Occurrence: on and under birch trees; June to October
White aniseed mushroom
The white aniseed mushroom (Agaricus arvensis), as the name suggests, smells of aniseed. Its taste is also aniseed and slightly nutty. This white fungus will be happy with that Meadow mushroom mistaken.
- Edible
- Federal state: Bremen
- Occurrence: edge of forest, paths, meadows, parks; Spring to autumn
- Danger of confusion with poisonous mushrooms: Cracked-scale mushroom, carbolayer, white death cap mushroom (deadly), white funnel mushroom, false meadow negro
Thin-fleshed aniseed Egerling
The smell of the thin-fleshed aniseed wild boar (Agaricus silvicola) is reminiscent of aniseed, bitter almond and Christmas cookies. The taste of this Type of mushroom however, is rather mild. In naturopathy it is considered a vital mushroom (medicinal mushroom).
- Edible
- Federal state: North Rhine-Westphalia
- Occurrence: mixed forest; Summer to late autumn
- Danger of confusion with poisonous mushrooms: Carbolayer, white death cap (deadly), green death cap (deadly)
Two-spored Egerling
The cultivated mushroom, as the two-spored Egerling (Agaricus bisporus) is also called, appears from April to November and has already been found in the 2023 mushroom season. It is one of the most popular edible mushrooms and is composted Horse manure cultivated.
- Good edible mushroom
- State: Hamburg
- Occurrence: meadows, pastures, gardens; Summer to late autumn
- Danger of confusion with poisonous mushrooms: Carbolye mushrooms, death cap mushrooms (deadly), compostee mushrooms
Flaky-stemmed witch's boletus
The Flaky-stemmed witch's boletus (Neoboletus erythropus) can be found in deciduous and coniferous forests from May to November. It has also been spotted several times in the 2023 mushroom season. If the fungus is injured, cut off or pressed, the area turns a strong blue color.
- Very good edible mushroom, noble mushroom
- Federal state: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saxony
- Occurrence: mixed forest; Spring to late autumn
- Danger of confusion with poisonous mushrooms: Black-blue boletus, fair-footed boletus, satanic boletus
Net-stemmed witch's boletus
The net-stemmed witch's boletus (Suillellus luridus) owes its name to the red-brown to dark brownish net on the orange-yellow stem. In larger and older mushrooms it is usually very clearly visible, although in very young specimens it can be missing. In addition, the hat of the net-stemmed witch's boletus can reach a diameter of up to 20 centimeters.
- Good edible mushroom
- Federal state: Berlin
- Occurrence: Deciduous forests; Spring to late autumn
- Danger of confusion with poisonous mushrooms: Black-blue boletus, Satan boletus, fair-footed boletus, rooted bitter boletus
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Porcini mushrooms (Boletus edulis) are among the most popular edible mushrooms and have already been spotted frequently in the 2023 mushroom season. They have a pleasant mushroomy smell and their hat can reach a diameter of 25 centimeters.
- Very good edible mushroom, noble mushroom
- Federal state: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony
- Occurrence: mixed forest, coniferous forest, spruce; Summer to late autumn
- Risk of confusion with poisonous mushrooms: Gall bolete
White boletus
The white boletus (Boletus edulis var. alba) smells very pleasantly mushroomy and has a mild taste. It is one of the few mushrooms that can also be eaten raw.
- Very good edible mushroom, noble mushroom
- Federal state: Berlin
- Occurrence: mixed forest, coniferous forest, spruce; Summer to late autumn
- Danger of confusion with poisonous mushrooms: Gall bolete
Real chanterelle
Real Chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius) stand out with their bright yolk-yellow and funnel-shaped cap. Also typical of chanterelles is their aromatic, mushroomy-sweet smell, which is also described as fruit-like. After cooking it has a peppery and slightly spicy taste.
- Popular edible mushroom
- Federal state: Baden-Württemberg
- Happen: mixed forest; Spring to autumn
- Danger of confusion with poisonous mushrooms: False chanterelle, olive tree mushroom, lion's yellow veil
