The mushroom season for saffron milk caps lasts from July to September. These mushrooms occupy the leading position in nutritional value among the tubular varieties. The yield of saffron milk caps is very high, mushrooms do not grow alone, but form colonies covering vast areas. Most of Perm is covered with coniferous and mixed forests, which are considered ideal places for mushroom growth. Ryzhiks in the Perm Territory are collected in large quantities for winter harvesting and for commercial purposes.
Where mushrooms grow in the Perm region
Ryzhiks can be divided into two conditional groups, one is in symbiosis with pines, and the second - with spruces. Mushrooms appear in small forests next to young conifers, the height of which does not exceed 5 m. They grow in large and small groups, more often they can be found on the north side of the tree. They prefer sandy soil. The main accumulation is observed on moss or coniferous litter. The colony can be found among low grass on the edge or in a forest sunny glade. Often it is difficult to see young specimens among the grass; mushroom pickers recommend paying attention to small mounds, under which red hats are visible. Also, mushrooms grow in fields with rare young pines.
You should not waste time looking for saffron milk caps in a coniferous forest in shaded and humid places: they will not be in such areas, since fruit bodies need good lighting and dry soil.
The most famous mushroom places in Perm are located in the western direction to the border with Udmurtia. Mushroom regions of the west of the Perm Territory:
- Sivinsky;
- Bolshesosnovsky;
- Vereshchaginsky;
- Karagai;
- Nytvensky.
In the western direction of the Perm Territory, electric trains leave from the II railway station of Perm. An hour later - the first station, where the mushroom places of Shabunichi begin. You can get off at the following stations:
- Vereshchagino;
- Grigorievskaya;
- Mendeleevo.
Or at the end of Balezino, bordering on Udmurtia. By bus or light transport for mushrooms go in the direction of Kazan. The trip to the border of the Perm Territory in this direction will take no more than 2.5 hours.
In the northern direction of the Perm Territory, you can get there on your own by car or shuttle bus. Popular stations among mushroom pickers:
- Nyroba;
- Climb;
- Solikamsk;
- Dobryanka;
- Cherdyn;
- Berezniki;
- Krasnovishersk.
In this area, the forests are poorly traversed, bordering the taiga, so this direction is not suitable for novice mushroom pickers.
In the east of the Perm Territory, mushroom places are located in the Gornozavodsky district on the territory:
- Lysva;
- Kizela;
- Chusov;
- Lips;
- Gremyachinsk.
Electric trains leave from two railway stations in Perm in this direction. Stations along the route, where the mushrooms are massively collected:
- Marvelous;
- Warm mountain;
- Chusovskaya;
- Ugleuralskaya;
- Side.
By transit bus or with the end point of the route:
- Gornozavodsk;
- Gremyachinsk;
- Chusovoy;
- Lipakha.
By personal transport along the Perm - Chusovoy highway.
In the eastern part of the Perm Territory, mountainous terrain and mixed forests. Here mushroom pickers with many years of experience collect mushrooms. The harvest is not as plentiful as in the western part of the Perm region. Ryzhiks grow in one area every season, the mycelium increases, and the place remains unchanged. Those mushroom pickers who know these territories reap a good harvest.
In the southern and southwestern parts of the Perm Territory, deciduous forests are mixed with conifers. There are optimal conditions for saffron milk caps: dry open area and pine trees.This direction is suitable for inexperienced mushroom pickers, the place is clearly visible, it is difficult to get lost and the harvest is decent. The southern part of Perm includes the Kungur and Osinsky mushroom regions.
You can get to the goal by train following to settlements:
- Cordon;
- Kungura;
- Kisherty;
- Shawls.
On a regular bus going in the direction of the settlements:
- Nigella;
- Wasp;
- Kueda;
- Horde;
- Barda.
The trip on your own transport will take 1-2.5 hours. The direction of movement is towards the Sverdlovsk region.
When to collect mushrooms in Perm
The beginning of the mushroom picking season in Perm depends on the summer weather. In the warm season, the first crop is harvested in July. Mass collection falls on August and the first half of September. If the autumn is warm, mushrooms are also found in October, but there are few of them. It is recommended to pluck only young specimens, more mature ones are usually damaged by insect larvae.
The main composition of mushrooms is protein, late specimens age quickly, and when the protein decomposes, it releases toxins. Experienced mushroom pickers also advise to skip the first early wave. Productivity during this period is insignificant. July in Perm rarely comes with heavy rains, so mushrooms accumulate toxic substances from the soil and air. At the end of summer, it will rain and the mushrooms of the second wave will become absolutely safe.
Conclusion
Ryzhiks in the Perm Territory grow in coniferous or mixed forests. The main congestion is observed in open dry areas near young pines. The mycelium is located on mosses, among the grass, on deciduous or coniferous litter. Ryzhiks rarely grow singly, they are mainly found in families in the same place.
