The season of the year in which we find ourselves, the autumnit is the best time to make some specific plans such as eating roasted chestnuts, going hiking or collect mushrooms.
This last activity is usually carried out recreationally Although, many people also trust their judgment and experience and collect this food with the aim of tasting it.
Assuming that any mushroom It can be dangerous and toxic or even fatal. The best option is to collect them but do not try them unless you are completely sure that the mushroom is edible or, at least, that it will not cause poisoning.
In Madrid, specifically in the mountain area, the climate and geographical conditions make it a suitable setting for let mushrooms and mushrooms grow. Below we tell you what are some of the best places to pick mushrooms in Madrid and what kind you can find.
Sierra de Guadarrama
The Alameda del Valle, the Monasterio de Paular, the Puerto de Cotos, the Puerto de Canencia or the Puerto de los Leones are some of the points in the mountains of Madrid where you can find mycological species such as chanterelles, oyster mushrooms, boletus edulis, wild mushrooms, perrechicos or senderuelas, among others.
Montejo Beech Forest
Located within the Sierra del Rincón, in this area the mushroom is found above all. senderuelacalled Marasmius Oreades, and stands out for being small and with a flattened hat. Although in smaller quantities, there are also white mushrooms and chanterelles.
We are Sierra
Halfway between Segovia and the Community of Madrid, this mountain area becomes one of the most humid and cold, ideal conditions for the growth of various types of mushrooms. Among them, the presence of the chanterelles and white mushroomswhich grow near pine forests and mixed forests. In turn, you may encounter some oyster mushrooms in the clearest parts.
Mount of El Pardo
This natural area of Madrid is located next to the middle course of the Manzanares River and the humidity of the terrain allows you to find mushrooms such ass of thistle and wild mushroomtypical of areas without trees. If we go into where there is a forest it will be easy to come across chanterelles near the groups of pines.
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Do not collect or accept mushrooms that we do not know, that we are not familiar with, without certainty that they are edible. If in doubt, consult an expert.
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In the field, cut the edible mushroom species at the base with a knife or razor.
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Do not collect young specimens, as this prevents the multiplication of the species, its flavor and aroma is lower and it is easier to confuse it with toxic species.
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Do not collect very mature specimens because they may be altered, parasitized and indigestible.
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Do not collect mushrooms after heavy rain or frost, they will have lost part of their flavor and aroma, they will have excess water and their appearance will make their identification difficult.
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Do not collect mushrooms in contaminated places: near roads, industrial areas, landfills, crops, etc., mushrooms absorb harmful substances and heavy metals.
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Be attentive: toxic mushrooms can grow in the same places where we have collected edible mushrooms other years, even mixed together.
In addition to these considerations, we must also be clear that mushrooms are collected in wicker basketsraffia or in a container with holes or a mesh. The objective is that the spores of the mushrooms continue to spread once collected so that they can continue growing. If you carry them, for example, in a plastic bag, we will prevent this process and no more fungi will appear in the operated area.
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