While many choice mushrooms can be cultivated, chanterelles cannot, at least not entirely or commercially. Mushrooms that grow on logs, as we are accustomed to with home production, need to be decomposers. They feed on the wood, breaking it down, and provide mushrooms all the while.
Are chanterelles related to mushrooms?
Both types of mushroom tend to grow on forest floors and can often be found near conifers, but that is where the similarity ends. True chanterelles have a symbiotic relationship with tree roots. For this reason, they grow out of the ground and are firmly attached to it.
While we were researching we ran into the question “What is the best soil for chanterelle mushrooms?”.
Chanterelle mushrooms grow best in soils with good drainage, low nitrogen levels and a low p, and h (acidic). The ideal p. H level for chanterelles is between 4 and 5.5 p, and h. If your soil p. H is too low, you can add sodium carbonate (limestone).
What do chanterelles look like?
They’re funnel shaped and kind of look a bit like an oyster mushroom, in that they have very pronounced “gills” that run down into the stem. The word chanterelle comes from the greek word kantharos, which means cup, a reference to the mushroom’s shape. Chanterelles are commonly found in white, yellow, or orange colors.
Golden chanterelle–easily identified by their forked and wavy false gills. Chanterelles generally occur from late spring through late summer or early fall here in North Georgia. They love moisture, shade and lots of organic matter. Drenching rain followed by a couple of days of stifling heat is the natural sauna necessary to spawn a good bloom.
False chanterelles usually grow singly, but sometimes they may be found growing in small clusters. They rarely form clusters of more than 6 or 8 mushrooms, as they are not considered a typical clustering variety of mushroom.
Chanterelles are commonly found in white, yellow, or orange colors. Many species of chanterelles have a pleasant and fruity smell, similar to apricots. Their taste is a bit peppery. There are a few false mushrooms that look similar to chanterelles. Most notably the jack-o-lantern mushroom.
How long does it take for chanterelles to grow after rain?
A heavy summer rain will trigger the underground chanterelle colony to begin fruiting almost immediately, but the mushrooms take a while to develop and won’t be visible for many days after.
Where to find chanterelles in the summer?
These particular mushrooms love the humid high heat of late summer, but you can find them into early fall in some more Southern states. A drenching rainstorm followed by some days of scorching heat is the perfect combination for late summer foraging for chanterelles.
While researching we ran into the inquiry “When do chanterelles bloom in Georgia?”.
Chanterelles generally occur from late spring through late summer or early fall here in North Georgia. They love moisture, shade and lots of organic matter. Drenching rain followed by a couple of days of stifling heat is the natural sauna necessary to spawn a good bloom.