Do you want to forage mushrooms in Mississippi, but don’t know when the best time is?
Foraging Mushrooms in Mississippi is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Mushrooms have a very short season when they can be foraged and still taste great.
So if you forage them too early they may not be ready and taste bad. And if you forage them too late they may become sour become inedible.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time to forage mushrooms in Mississippi:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow, Check Out This GUIDE!
When is Mushrooms Season in Mississippi?
As you may have already guessed, this really depends on weather conditions and the type of mushroom you are hunting for.
Weather Conditions!!!
Depending on the type of mushroom, there are numerous conditions you should look for to determine when to forage mushrooms in Mississippi
These include:
- The amount of rain.
- Temperature. Both the air temperature and soil temperature.
- Soil Conditions
- Location in Mississippi
Type of Mushroom!!!
Typical forage season depending on the type of mushroom you are hunting is as follows:
- Winter Season
- If the mushroom you are looking to forage grows in the winter then the best time to hunt for it is between November and February.
- Spring Season
- If the mushroom you are looking to forage grows in the spring then the best time to hunt for it is between March and May.
- Summer Season
- If the mushroom you are looking to forage grows in the summer then the best time to hunt for it is between June and August
- Fall Season
- If the mushroom you are looking to forage grows in the fall then the best time to hunt for it is between September and November.
Where to Find Mushrooms
This again will depend on the type of mushroom you are foraging. Typically, they can be found:
- In yards, gardens, the woods, and even in designated areas in parks
- Under trees, on dead and live trees, in compost piles, in gardens, etc.
If you want to learn WHEN to forage mushrooms, head over to HERE and just type in the mushroom you want to grow.
