The European part of Russia has always pleased its residents with a rich harvest. So 2022 was no exception to the rule! Mushrooms of the Vladimir region are already bearing fruit in full in deciduous, mixed and coniferous forests, inviting mushroom pickers to hunt. And if this season our readers have not yet seen edible mushrooms growing in forest clearings, it’s time to go for a walk with baskets. Saffron milk caps, boletus and russula will probably end up in the forest thicket!
Real reviews + photos
After looking at all the reviews on social networks, we can conclude that the harvest in the Vladimir region is incredible in 2022. Mushroom pickers post photos of chanterelles, boletus, slides and milk mushrooms, aspen boletuses and Polish mushrooms collected in one basket. Some hunters even manage to fill the trunk of their car completely so that others don’t get it. However, the mushrooms continue to grow, awaiting new guests who will appreciate their taste and captivating aroma.
Do you want to play hide and seek?! Then welcome to the thicket of the forest, where mushrooms camouflage themselves better than paratroopers in tall grass, yellow foliage, and even underground. To find at least one mushroom, you need to have good eyesight or at least intuition that will tell you where to look.
Useful properties of HOA
Mushroom pickers “hunt” for it because HOA has a huge number of useful properties and is often used in folk medicine. This mushroom is rich in B vitamins, manganese, potassium, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, resinous substances and antibiotics.
For information, resinous substances, of which there are more than 70% in HOAs, can improve the functioning of the liver, lungs and bile ducts. Due to the high content of polysaccharides, HOA is considered a good means of cancer prevention. This type of mushroom will be useful for people suffering from diabetes. Consumption of HOA will help regulate blood sugar levels.
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Vladimir region and mushrooms, what is the connection?
Before calling the Vladimir region a favorite place for mushroom pickers, it is worth learning about several features of the region.
Firstly, most of them are mixed trees. Therefore, it is better to hunt for mushrooms growing near deciduous trees.
Secondly, the steppe part is also found in the territory. For those who like to walk around the field, finding mushrooms sprouting in tall grass will not be a problem.
Thirdly, to find more mushroom glades, you should use a compass. You shouldn't go to the north and west! Professionals and amateurs know for sure that a good harvest can only be obtained in the south and east.
What to do if you get lost in the forest
- Do not panic!
- If you have a mobile connection, call 112.
- If the phone does not work, then you need to listen to the noise: in quiet times, the noise of a tractor can be heard 3-4 km away, a running train 10 km away, a barking dog 2-3 km away, loud screams 1 km away, car horns 2-3 km away. , the sound of an ax and the noise of a motorcycle 500 meters away.
- Rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations recommend paying attention to landmarks before entering the forest: which side the sun is on, which direction the river flows. For example, if when entering the forest the sun shines in your face, then when you exit it should be behind you (this guideline is relevant if little time has passed between entering and exiting). An even more reliable landmark is a river or stream - when entering the forest, pay attention to which direction the water flows and, if you get lost, go out in the opposite direction to the flow.
- If you realize that you are circling in one place, don’t worry. This is called the “right leg trick”, people always have one step shorter than the other, so you will definitely skid to the side.
Always take matches or a lighter with you!
Edible mushrooms and conditionally edible
The list of the most common edible mushrooms includes:
- saffron milk caps;
- boletus;
- all types of porcini mushrooms;
- Russula;
- waves;
- chanterelles.
Much less commonly found in the Vladimir region are champignons and honey mushrooms, which are so popular in Lipetsk and the Voronezh region. But there are many times more conditionally edible mushrooms in the European part of Russia. Skripitsa, a mushroom with the serious name “Valuy”, volnushki and slides are a small part of what can be eaten after a long soaking. Like milk mushrooms, these mushrooms need careful processing.
Mushroom pickers in the Moscow region have announced a hunt for the sulfur-yellow tinder fungus
Homeowners' association - the sulfur-yellow tinder fungus is little known to everyone. Its ripening season began in mid-May and will last until autumn. And lovers of “silent hunting” have already begun collecting it. This mushroom differs from others in its appearance. It resembles construction foam and is bright yellow in color. HOA is also called wood chicken or mushroom chicken due to its similarity to chicken meat.
Most often, HOA grows on alder, birch, poplar, oak, willow or linden. It is best to eat young mushrooms, as they have the best taste. Young mushrooms are soft and moist to the touch. HOA does not need to be pre-boiled; simply fry it or marinate it for the winter. HOA can be dried and used as an additive in soups. This mushroom is also good in cutlets, cabbage rolls, pates and pies. Some vegetarians use it as an alternative source of protein.
Poisonous mushrooms are dangerous!
In addition to edible fruits, Vladimir is also rich in poisonous mushrooms, which can cause severe poisoning, intoxication of the body and even lead to death. We are talking about the pale toadstool, which often ends up in the mushroom harvest by accident, as well as false honey mushrooms, bright fly agaric with a red cap, gall mushroom and chanterelles.
For example, cases of poisoning by russula and rowan are common. Many beginners confuse them with champignons, forgetting about the main features of the agaricaceae family. Therefore, in order not to make a mistake, you should take a more careful approach to the process of becoming familiar with mushrooms. It’s best if an experienced mushroom picker is nearby!
Harvest by time of year
Mushroom germination depends not only on the time of year, but also on the approximate date. Depending on the region, the fruiting period may vary, deviating several weeks forward or back. It is impossible to determine the exact number; the only thing mycologists highlight is the month, marked on many tables on the Internet. With their help, it will become easier to collect mushrooms not only for experienced mushroom pickers, but also for beginners who are just learning the ropes of quiet hunting.
Map of mushroom places
In 2022, in the Vladimir region, experienced mushroom pickers highlight 10 places that are worth visiting for any mushroom picker who decides to prepare preparations for the winter in advance. The list includes the following districts and towns:
- Alexandrovsky;
- Suzdal;
- Kovroskiy;
- Gus-Khrustalny;
- Petushinsky;
- Melenkovsky;
- Yuryev-Polsky;
- Shepelevo;
- Sushnevo;
- Sobinsky.
In these places you can find the most delicious and aromatic mushrooms, known even to beginners by one name. One white mushroom is worth it! Even schoolchildren can talk about its benefits for the body and the distinctive features by which it is easy to distinguish an edible fruit from a poisonous one.
In the photo below you can see borrowed reports from mushroom pickers from social networks. Real photographs prove once again that no one left without mushrooms! Full buckets of honey mushrooms and butter mushrooms, valuable boletus mushrooms and conditionally edible mushrooms cannot be ignored.
Which mushrooms to collect today is up to our readers to decide! We hope that our map will help you achieve success and help you find more than one clearing of large and fleshy mushrooms, large and even, just like a selection.
