Fans of mushroom hunting are often interested in how and how much chanterelles grow under the influence of certain factors, because the time of their appearance depends on air temperature and rainfall. This article will consider the main circumstances affecting the development of these plants.
How and how many days chanterelles grow
The Lisichkov family significantly differs in shape and growth rate from other species of fungi. The main difference is that the fruit does not have a dividing line between the hat and the leg. The pulp is characterized by a dense structure, pleasant aroma and piquant taste. The saturated shade of the plant only attracts the attention of mushroom pickers.
Chanterelles prefer to grow in not very large groups. The average diameter of the fruit is 7 cm. Young mushrooms have a hat, in the central part of which there is a concave funnel. With age, the surface of the fungus becomes flatter.
Video: Chanterelle mushrooms
To large sizes
The time during which mushrooms grow is determined by the size of the fetus. Chanterelles belong to the slowly ripening category of mushrooms. The chanterelle matures completely within 3 weeks. The average diameter and height of the plant is 10 cm, but there are individual specimens that can grow up to 12 cm.
Did you know? The Lisichkov family is never affected by worms due to the presence of hinomannosis in the composition. This substance destroys helminth eggs and other parasites, preventing them from developing.
1 to 3 centimeters
If we consider how much small mushrooms grow up to 3 cm, it is very difficult to name specific dates. It all depends on the amount of precipitation and the ambient temperature. In most cases, mushrooms grow from one to three centimeters in a few days. At this stage, the fetal mass is 8-9 g.
After cutting
Experienced mushroom pickers try to closely monitor the maturity of the fruit body of the chanterelle. Usually they know how much time they need to wait before heading into the coniferous forest. After the cut, the mushrooms grow again in 10-14 days. Fetal recovery begins already on the 3rd day. To speed up this process for several days, sprinkle with earth the place where you cut the fruit, so the mycelium will develop more intensely.
At what temperature do they grow
Some people specifically observe the behavior and development of mushrooms in a certain area in order to understand how much time they need to fully recover, and at what temperature they grow better. Subsequent studies have shown that the optimal conditions for most mushrooms are a temperature of + 10 ° C to + 24 ° C. If these indicators are much lower or higher, then the quality of the crop will decline. This explains the variation in the number of mushrooms in different regions of the country.
How quickly chanterelles grow after rain
In order for micelles to develop, the following conditions are necessary:
- a large amount of moisture (if you collect mushrooms in the forest, then precipitation affects it, and if grown at home, you must carefully water the mycelium);
- optimal air temperature;
- good air exchange in the soil.
Important! Fruit bodies appear on the surface only after the mycelium ripens.
In cool weather
During cool weather, the normal development and regeneration of mushroom fruits is disrupted. In such conditions, recovery takes a long time. In cool and humid weather, mushrooms grow 10-14 days. If the temperature indicators are below + 8 ° C, then these periods will increase to 20 days.
When it's warm
If rains and moderately high temperatures prevail on the street, the fruiting bodies of the mushrooms will grow very quickly (9–10 days). Often, the number of chanterelles in the group increases. Provided that the air temperature rises above + 24 ° С, the number of chanterelles restored will be much less.
Is it possible to collect old chanterelles
Many are interested in the question of whether it is possible to collect old chanterelles. Disputes on this topic have been going on for many years. It is believed that chanterelles are able to accumulate heavy metals in themselves. The older the fetus, the more harmful substances are contained within the pulp. If you properly prepare the fruits for consumption, you can make them safe for health. Try not to collect chanterelles along the roads, near garbage dumps and plants. So you protect yourself from food poisoning.
Try to cut the mushrooms with a sharp knife, and not tear them out of the soil. So you will not damage the mycelium, which will save the yield indicators for the next year.
The process of preparing mushrooms consists of the following steps:
- washing the fruits under running water;
- soaking them in saline for 2-3 hours (300 g of salt in 5 l of water);
- prolonged heat treatment (they can be cooked or fried).
The main reason that old chanterelles are not harvested is a violation of the structure of the fruiting body. With age, the flesh becomes too hard, a pleasant aroma and piquant taste are lost. If you collected only a few old fruits in the fall, this will not affect the quality of the future dish.
Now you know how long chanterelles grow under certain conditions. The main time for active ripening lasts from late May to September. In drought, the growth of mushrooms slows down, but still you have a chance to collect several fruits to prepare a delicious soup, sauce or salad.
