Going to the “quiet hunt”, each mushroom pickerI would like to find a boletus, because it is very appreciated for its taste. But in order to collect this valuable mushroom, you need to know where the aspen mushrooms grow and what they look like.
General information about the aspen
Secondly, from the name it is possible to understand where aspen growers - near aspens. But experienced mushroom pickers say that redheads are not as common in aspen. Usually he chooses mixed forests.
When can I find aspen birds
Like most other mushrooms, these also grow.in layers. Mushrooms of the first layer are called "spikelets" because they begin to collect at the time when winter crops are harvested. This usually occurs in early June. That's when the first aspen birds start to appear. But this crop is usually poor, and if lucky, the mushroom picker will find a few pieces. But in July Krasnogoloviki begin to massively climb out of the ground. With small breaks, they grow up to the first October frosts.
What if it is a grebe ?!
Beginner mushroom pickers may not be very clearto imagine what an orange-cap boar looks like, and be afraid of the bright diversity that they encounter in the “hunt”. A doubt may arise: what if it is a grebe. Interestingly, the orange-cap boletus is an amazing mushroom and, knowing what it looks like, confused with another, especially with a poisonous fellow, it is simply impossible.
But still, to not doubt and know whichyou cut off the mushroom, you need to find out how the redhead looks Interestingly, the color of the cap depends entirely on where the aspen birds grow. So, we can distinguish several species of these fungi.
Yellow-brown boletus
This representative is the largest ofaspen birds. Sometimes it is possible to find an adult mushroom, whose hat has a diameter of 30 centimeters. The hemispherical cap of the yellow-brown boletus keeps on the white stem with black-brown scales. If in doubt, whether it is a mushroom, you can look at the fracture. Its white, dense pulp should turn pink and gradually turn mauve.
This species of orange-cap boletus is found in mixed forests where mainly aspen, spruce and birch grow. Mushroom likes sandy, peaty or stony soil.
Red boletus
This representative is rich in red,sometimes brownish hat. The leg is white, with light scales. His flesh is thick. A purple color appears on the fracture, but gradually darkens and becomes almost black. This handsome man can be found in the young aspen forest, from July to October. If the summer was sultry, you can find a red boletus near perennial aspen trees.
White boletus
The name of this mushroom says that the cap,and his leg is white, but only in his youth. Over time, the cap becomes gray, and in its mature state - dirty-gray with a brown tinge. The fracture acquires a pink or bluish color, gradually becoming a brown-black. You can find it at the end of the summer, and the collection continues in the fall. Where do white caps grow? These mushrooms like mixed forests, where the predominant trees are pine, birch and aspen.
Aspen Oakwood
This mushroom differs from the rest of the aspen mushrooms with a velvety red-brick hat. It is usually found in mixed oak-aspen forests.
Regardless of the species, aspen in the forest choosesglades, edges and slightly damp areas. It can be found under the fern and in the shaded corners. If you stumbled upon an orange-boletus, look for its "relatives" nearby.
Peculiarities of aspen birds
Redheads grow fast enough.But also soon they become unsuitable, wormy and that is why it is better to collect them with young mushrooms (experienced mushroom pickers call juveniles chelis). As already mentioned, chelyshes are not at all like an adult mushroom. Young specimens resemble a thimble, worn on a finger. If the orange-cap boletus is already old, it is better not to touch it, since it may begin to deteriorate on the way home, in the basket. Also, mushrooms tend to absorb radioactive substances from the soil and from the air. The older the fungus, the more it has accumulated harmful elements.
Aspen Mushroom: Description of Useful Properties
The redhead on the cut quickly darkens, and thisdue to its chemical composition. These mushrooms are very tasty and healthy. It contains proteins, dietary fiber, proteins, fatty acids, fats, vitamins of category B, carbohydrates, disaccharides, monosaccharides. It can also enrich the body with potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus. The protein in this mushroom is easily digested.
After harvesting, it is important to immediately go.home and start processing mushrooms as they quickly begin to deteriorate. If you put the aspen mushrooms in the fridge, they will disappear. Brought mushrooms can be pickled, dried, salt or immediately prepare a dish. It is worth noting that after cooking, the fungus acquires a black color, but you should not be afraid of this, since such a phenomenon is quite natural for an aspen.
