2023-09-24 10:44:55
Mushrooms, chanterelles, truffles – mushrooms are incredibly popular in Germany!
Late summer starts and ushers in the mushroom season. For many, it’s now time to go into the forest. But there are a few things to consider – not just when collecting.
Read all about identifying mushrooms, how and where to collect them, the different types and how best to prepare them.
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When does mushroom season start? It will soon be that time again! The mushroom season begins in the second half of August and peaks in September and early October. After a dry period of about three days after rain, the mushrooms sprout out of the ground en masse.
Mushroom species in Germany
From porcini mushrooms to chanterelles and from chestnut mushrooms to king boletus: There are over 2,500 native mushroom species in Germany. Many of them are very popular with mushroom pickers – but others are poisonous.
When collecting, special care must be taken to ensure that only mushrooms that are clearly identifiable are harvested. A mushroom identification book (also available as an app) helps.
The porcini mushroom is widespread in Germany and is one of the most popular varieties
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The most popular edible mushroom is the porcini mushroom. Due to its nutty, aromatic taste, it is worth harvesting and then preparing.
Mushrooms and where to find them
Every child knows that mushrooms don’t grow in the middle of the big city. However, only experts can say where the delicious fungi are native.
A good idea is that mushrooms grow in forests near trees, especially in wet places or when it has rained. You won’t find mushrooms in a dry forest.
Depending on where you are in Germany, there are different mushroom regions within which you can start your hunt.
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Collecting mushrooms made easy
Definitely the hardest task when looking for mushrooms is finding them. Even in designated mushroom regions, it can still be difficult to find something straight away.
Especially if you’ve never done it before, there are a few things to keep in mind as a beginner mushroom picker. What equipment do you need? Where is collecting allowed and which mushrooms should you definitely not eat?
You should definitely collect some types of mushrooms because they are damn tasty and, above all, not poisonous. There are some common misconceptions about collecting mushrooms, such as that mushrooms don’t grow in hot weather. However, that’s not true, because only a few days of rain and the mushrooms are sprouting from the ground.
How to prepare mushrooms
No matter whether you come from the forest or the supermarket with baskets full of mushrooms, the question arises: what to do with them?
Is it possible to eat the style of a mushroom just like that? A resounding yes to that, because the style is just as much a part of the mushroom as the rest. From peeling to cleaning, there is a lot to consider when preparing mushrooms.
Delicious mushroom recipes to make yourself
Pasta with mushrooms, gnocci with mushrooms, risotto with mushrooms or mushroom soup. Actually, pretty much anything can be combined with mushrooms and results in a delicious dish.
The simplest among the mushroom recipes: fry mushrooms with onions, pepper and salt
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There are many delicious and simple mushroom recipes. With the right preparation and the right recipe, nothing stands in the way of a delicious mushroom meal.
Are there still any questions unanswered? If you have any further questions, you will certainly find the right answers in the FAQ on mushrooms.
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