Tag Archives: Boletus edulis

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Jackie Baas found the first Boletus edulis, King bolete, of the season about two weeks ago. Here's the beauty that popped up in an area she has never found one before.first-boletus-edulis-of-the-season-by-jackie-baasSince then we've had more rain and now the King boletes are abundant. Irma Brandt found a very fertile area last week.

a-treasure-trove-of-boletus-edulis-by-irma-brandtOne of the most delicious edible mushrooms, they are so fun to find. Look for them near Bishop pine trees.

I spotted the first Fly amanitas two days ago, and two Coccoras are peeking up under the duff in our forest. Tiny mushrooms are appearing in masses. Oh, it's so fun to have this early rain and have the mushrooms appear!

Thanks to Jackie and Irma for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

 

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With the wonderful rains, mushrooms are appearing as if by magic. After four years of drought, the autumn rains are inviting them to pop. King Boletes are up, as are Queen Boletes and Chanterelles. Jeff Quenzer found a pristine King Bolete.

Jeff Quenzer with a beautiful King Bolete, a selfie by Jeff Quenzer

It's a fun -  and delicious -  time to be on the Mendonoma Coast!

Thanks to Jeff for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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Amy Ruegg took a walk one cold morning and this is what she found - Mother Nature created a work of art with icy leaves.

Icy foliage by Amy Ruegg (Large)

We have a lot of storms headed our way and mushrooms are appearing seemingly everywhere. Lots of Boletus edulis being found, and Chanterelles too. Fly Amanitas are also up. I'll be sharing photos of them soon!

Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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One of our favorite edible mushrooms, Boletus edulis is appearing in greater numbers now. Also called Porcini, Cep or King Bolete, it is a joy to find. Irma Brandt found a uniquely conjoined twosome.

Unusual joining of Boletus edulis by Irma Brandt Bounty of Porcini by Irma Brandt

And here is a photo of Irma's successful mushroom hunt. These delicious mushrooms are usually found near Bishop Pine trees.

Thanks to Irma for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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Though it's quite cold, there is a nice bloom of Boletus edulis along the Mendonoma Coast. Many foragers have been at Salt Point State Park where it is legal to forage as long as you only take five pounds a day. Catherine Miller found some of the first king boletes of the season on November 9th.

Boletus edulis arrive by Catherine Miller

Rick and I had our first taste of the year this week, making a porcini omelet for breakfast yesterday. YUM!

David Arora says that, even with the cold weather (36 degrees at our house this morning), we should see more boletes, though not as many as we would get with more normal weather. He says the cold weather will keep them hard and free from bugs. I'll be looking for Queen boletes on our property soon.

Thanks to Catherine for allowing me to share her photo with you here.