Mushroom season in Bad Freienwalde: How to find the best mushrooms!

Mushroom season in Bad Freienwalde: How to find the best mushrooms!

Autumn is just around the corner, and the popular season for mushroom collectors in Bad Freienwalde begins. The forests around the city attract many nature lovers that break into nature with baskets and knives. But what should beginners pay attention to? Which mushrooms are edible and which should be left in the forest? The certified mushroom consultant Hannelore Kretke, who has over 25 years of experience, shares her knowledge of the respective types of mushrooms and collecting.

A great advantage in collecting mushrooms is the possibility of enjoying fresh and healthy foods directly from nature. Mushrooms contain many nutrients, strengthen the immune system and can be easily prepared. But the fun quickly ends in an accident when lay people use unknown species and in the end they are inedible or even toxic. It is therefore highly recommended to find out well before the first mushroom collection campaign.

Use secure instructions and training courses

"For inexperienced collectors, it is essential to go with someone who is familiar with," explains Kretke. Mushroom teaching hikes are an excellent opportunity to learn the different ways. Here, the participants can learn directly from experts which characteristics must be considered in order to distinguish the edible from the poisonous variants. Apps in particular are often not reliable enough because they rate only a few characteristics of the mushrooms.

When asked which time frame for collecting is optimal, Kretke says: "From summer to autumn, most of the popular mushrooms can be found." The experience of the collector is particularly important in the wildlife-heavy areas around Bad Freienwalde, the natural habitat of many edible species.

legal framework conditions

It is important to know that you can only collect up to two kilograms of mushrooms for your own use. Healthy practices, such as turning out or cutting out the mushrooms, are also crucial to protect the environment. KRETKE warns against taking older copies with them, since they are not only less tasty, but can also bring health risks with them. In addition, collectors should always make sure to wear clothes that protect them - from ticks and other unpleasant surprises.

The best -known and suitable mushrooms are suitable for beginners. "Chestnuts and porcini mushrooms in particular can often be found in our forests," adds Kretke. These mushrooms are the perfect choice for starting, since there are no strongly poisonous species in this region.

but be careful! Certain lamella mushrooms can be extremely dangerous. The fly fungus or the tuber mushrooms are examples of dangerous species that occur in the forests. KRETKE advises all the collected lamella mushrooms for further testing to make sure that they are not dangerous species.

Collecting the adventure mushrooms can prove to be enriching for many. This is what guided tours and hikes under guidance not only offer security, but also the exchange with other interested parties.