April, the beginning of spring, is the time when walking in the forest is really pleasant. The temperature outside the windows begins to grow, and nature comes to life after a winter dream. However, a trip to the forest during this period can also be a great moment to … search for mushrooms. The list of species that we can find at the beginning of spring is really long. You just need to know what mushrooms to collect in April. If you are not an experienced mushroom picker, we have a full list of specimens for you that you should look for.
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Austrian bowl It grows on branches, most often deciduous trees (clones, alder or willow) in wet and dark places. Their red hat resembles a dish and you can eat it even raw.
The characteristic yellow-green hat is in turn green geese. We will find it primarily in pine forests. You have to be careful when collecting it, because it can be mistaken for poisonous species. It is tasty and fits the main dishes, sauces and soups.
Crane These are mushrooms that most of us know. Under favorable conditions, they may appear in April. They are great primarily for scrambled eggs and as an ingredient in many sauces. If we do not go to the forest, we can look for them at bazaars or roadside sellers.
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Another mushroom that we can find in April Numerous buttermilk. It is really difficult to mistake him for poisonous mushrooms, and at the same time it is quite easy to collect in coniferous forests. On average, buttermilk is suitable for drying, it is better to marinate in vinegar. They will also work very well as an ingredient in the sauce, but remember to soak them and peel them.
In April, the season for Polish truffles also begins, i.e. smardze. They grow near fruit trees, as well as ash or poplar. However, we must remember not to collect them … in the forest. For this we threaten to 5,000 PLN penalty. However, if they grow on the plot, we can break them without restrictions.
The last of April mushrooms is lilac earalso called Polish Mun mushroom. It is rich in fiber, magnesium, calcium, B vitamins and iron. We will find him growing on black beef or other old trees and deciduous shrubs. You can eat it raw, but it also tastes great from a pan with garlic or chili.
