Where and when to pick mushrooms in the Moscow region? Top 5 places for “quiet hunting”

Real mushroom hunters know all the hidden secrets of searching for mushrooms. But what should beginners who are going on a “quiet hunt” for the first time do? What are the mushrooms and what rules should be followed in the forest – about this and much more below in the article.

What we will tell about

When does the mushroom season begin?

Mushroom season in the Moscow region traditionally begins in the spring and continues until late fall. Thus, the first mushrooms appear in mid-April: these are morels, strochki and maslyata. They are followed by buntings and currants: for them the season begins in May. And after that, in the period from the beginning of summer until mid-October, you can eat aspen mushrooms, porcini, chanterelles, opiats and pears, mushrooms. By the way, in November you can still find oyster mushrooms.

Keep in mind, especially a lot of mushrooms after the rains and during the period of sharp temperature changes. If, for example, after precipitation has passed five days, then there is a high probability that the collection of mushrooms will bring a rich harvest to all lovers of “quiet hunting”.

Where to look for mushrooms depending on the species?

The Moscow region is famous for its vast forests, accordingly, mushrooms in the Moscow region are driven by a great variety. But if you are going hunting for certain mushrooms, you should be aware of where to look for them.

• White mushrooms like the sun – you can find them in forests without thickets.
• Podberezoviks, as you can easily guess, are found near birch trees in mixed forests.
• Podosinoviks prefer to hide near deciduous trees.
• Chanterelles hide under moss and fallen leaves. Their habitat is coniferous-deciduous forests.
• You can findburdock almost everywhere. Mushrooms like deciduous and mixed forests, where they live near trees.
• Maslyat – lovers of hiding in tall grasses and thickets.

Where can not collect mushrooms?

Many beginners mistakenly climb into the very depths of the forest, into real thickets. However, experienced mushroom pickers advise against this – there is a risk of getting lost, besides, there are definitely no mushrooms in dense thickets.

It is strictly forbidden to collect mushrooms along roads, near industrial enterprises and other places of high pollution. After all, everyone knows that mushrooms absorb heavy metals, from which there is a high risk of poisoning.

How to properly collect mushrooms?

Among true mushroomers to this day there are disputes about the method of harvesting. Some argue that the mushroom should be cut with a knife, while others are of the opinion that it is better to carefully twist it.

However, there is an opinion that white mushrooms, aspenberries and Siberian spruce are the most convenient to twist, and opiata, currants and mushrooms should be cut with a knife – because of the fragility of their legs. But most importantly, you should never dig up the mushroom meadow. In addition, the remaining holes after harvesting should be covered with earth.

On a “quiet hunt” is best to go early in the morning: so the risk that you will not be overtaken by competitors, plus wet mushroom caps will be more noticeable.

Rules of going to the forest

First, think about your clothes: they should be loose and sturdy. Dress for the weather and don’t forget about headgear. Remember about ticks: give preference to high socks, so that it was more convenient to tuck in them pants.

Choose comfortable shoes – some people tend to favor sneakers, others – rubber boots. But it all depends on weather conditions and personal comfort.

It is better to put the necessary things in a backpack in advance. These include: compass, water and snack, knife, basket for collecting mushrooms, first aid kit with necessary medicines, remedies for ticks and mosquitoes, flashlight and necessarily charged cell phone.

What mushrooms grow in the Moscow region?

Due to the rich forested area in the Moscow region grow a lot of mushrooms. For example, in the north you can easily collect cheesecloths, buntings, porcini and mushrooms. In the west – opiata, and in the east – maslyata, aspen, birch and opiata.

All mushrooms are divided into edible, inedible (poisonous) and conditionally edible.

Edible mushrooms are white mushrooms, chestnuts, red mushrooms, opiata, aspen mushrooms, chanterelles, morels and buttercups.

Poisonous – red fly agaric, false chanterelle, white grebe, vomit cheese and others. This category of mushrooms is always bypassed.

Conditionally edible: olive-brown oak, goat, chestnut mushroom, pepper mushroom, common veselka, mottled oak. Mushrooms that fall into this category are not advised to be harvested because they require following some rules for safe preparation.

Where to find mushroom places in the Moscow region?

Experienced fans of “quiet hunting” advise to choose five directions in the Moscow region, where mushroom places are located.

1. Savelovsky direction. At the stations of Iksha, Morozki, Tourist you can meet a whole range of mushrooms: buntings, opiatas, maslyatas, chanterelles, cheeses, oyster mushrooms.
2. Yaroslavl direction. Zelenogradskaya and Kalistovo stations are rich in opiats, oyster mushrooms, champignons, moss mushrooms and porcini.
3. Kiev direction. The forests of Alabino, Selyatino, Rassudovo and Bekasovo stations near Moscow are rich in the following mushrooms: hogs, oyster mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, oyster mushrooms and blister mushrooms.
4. Kazan direction. Pay attention to the stations Danino, Grigorovo, Ignatievo, Lukhovitsy, Egoryevsk. In these places there are many mixed and coniferous forests. In the tall grass you can find autumn opiats, blue and white mushrooms.
5. Leningrad direction. The stations Podrezkovo, Povarovo, Golovkovo, Frolovskoye and Pokrovka. There you can pick porcini, birch, aspen, opiata and chestnut mushrooms.