Discover the secrets of the mushrooms: autumn time is collecting time!

Discover the secrets of the mushrooms: autumn time is collecting time!

Autumn is not only the time for colorful leaves and cool nights, but also for a variety of mushrooms that sprout in our forests. This season attracts many nature lovers who are looking for delicious mushrooms. Steffen Frühbis, an experienced "mushroom coach", gives exciting insights into the world of mushrooms and the right way to find and distinguish them.

The mushroom season is primarily favored by the ideal weather conditions in autumn. Rainfall and warm temperatures create the perfect conditions for the growth of mushrooms. Frühbis explains that the diversity of this year is particularly large, although there are also fungi to discover in other seasons. "In addition, recognizing the mushrooms is not exactly easy for beginners," he adds. But if you look closely, you will find it quickly. In this way, Frühbis discovers a small white mushroom that is still in growth during the foray through the forest - possibly a sulfur roar.

The art of collecting mushrooms

The identification of mushrooms requires more than just a few pictures to compare in a mushroom guide. "The changes in the appearance during the different growth phases make the determination challenging," says Frühbis. Young mushrooms often look very different from their adults. Smell and touch can be crucial to assign a way. The garlic swindling in particular is a striking mushroom, the striking fragrance of which cannot be overlooked.

It is also important to know about the trees with which the mushrooms are connected. Because many mushrooms can only be found in certain tree species. Frühbis speaks of a velvet foot wood cream that is characterized by both its appearance and its growing conditions, since it always grows on dead wood.

At least theoretically, the velvet foot wooden crempling is edible, but its taste is not generally valued. In particular, beginners should not only rely on the look in mushroom science, since many edible species can have poisonous relatives. Nevertheless, most mushrooms are harmless to contact and can be touched without danger. However, the meadow mushroom is a risk, the consumption of which is now advisable due to pollutant absorption. Instead, the poisonous Mediterranean mushroom appears, which can hardly be distinguished on the outside.

During the mushroom search, some dyeing mushrooms can also be discovered. The pine brown porling, for example, is not only used in the catering trade, but is also used to color textiles. Its coloring ranges from yellow to gold and enjoys growing popularity in dyeing circles. The techniques of dyeing with mushrooms attract more and more interested parties, so early to.

In the forests of the Vogelsberg area, it quickly turns out that the mushroom search not only offers the taste of the taste, but also an opportunity to research nature. In addition to the coveted mushrooms, interesting other types are also waiting to be discovered. Often the mushrooms can not only be found on the ground, but also on trees. These mushrooms often play an important role in the ecosystem, break down dead tree trunks and transform them into valuable humus.

The diversity and fascination of the mushrooms is immeasurable; From the small garlic swindling to the important birch porling, which is known in nature for its antibacterial effect. Unique and distinctive, make the search for you an exciting adventure in the middle of the colorful nature of autumn.

This season is found everything that the heart of a mushroom lover desires - from classic porcini mushrooms to the less well -known but tasty variations, such as the chestnuts or chanterelles. Research and collecting mushrooms are much more than just a hobby; You are an invitation to better understand the ecosystem and the accompanying habitats.