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Mushroom hunting in Chiemgau: Where are the mushroom delicacies?
Oyster mushrooms and tulip trees: The Traunstein Forest will be showing off exciting finds and developments in June 2025.
Mushroom hunting in Chiemgau: Where are the mushroom delicacies?
The mushroom season is in full swing in the Traunstein district, but mushroom hunters often return with empty baskets. Loud BG Country The dry April and May severely restricted the growth of morels and other mushrooms. Even after 60 liters of rainfall in the first half of June, porcini mushrooms and witch mushrooms remained in short supply in the forests of Chiemgau.
A bright spot was the discovery of an oyster mushroom, a popular edible mushroom, found in a forest east of Traunreut. This species, also known as the “veal mushroom”, belongs to the side relatives family and is cultivated all year round. Its tongue- to spatula-shaped fruiting body has a blue-gray to whitish color spectrum and is found primarily on hardwoods, especially beech Wikipedia explained. The oyster mushroom can grow in many different ways and is valued worldwide as one of the three most important cultivated mushrooms, with an annual harvest of around 2.5 million tons.
The influences of the weather
The rainfall in the first half of June could theoretically have ensured strong mushroom growth. But the severe storms on June 23rd, which brought up to 70 liters of rain, were unable to penetrate deeper into the soil, further affecting growth. This shows how important the right weather is for mushroom harvesting.
The conditions highlight the challenges for mushroom pickers who are taking big risks this year: the search for tasty mushrooms can often end like a shot in the water. But the hope remains that the rest will change in the following summer weeks and a usable harvest can be harvested.
A look at the tree world
While the mushroom hunters hope for the big rain, the tulip trees that were planted around 20 years ago are blooming in the Traunstein city forest in Froschham. These trees, which come from North America, are real eye-catchers with their yellow flowers and reach heights of over 35 meters. There are now 54 tree species growing in the city forest, and the wood from over 30 species is on display at the forester's house. The wood from the tulip trees is particularly valued by carpenters and instrument makers, which underlines the diverse character of the region.
Regardless of the fungal plight, nature in Chiemgau remains a unique experience. The beauty of the flowers and the diversity of the flora bring joy even in difficult times and invite you to discover them.