This last month our mushroom baskets have been flying off the shelves, so as novice mushroom pickers we thought we’d look have a quick look at mushroom picking in the UK.
When to pick?
Autumn is commonly recognised as mushroom season, although a cool wet summer can bring an early crop with a dry start to autumn delaying their appearance.
So what do you need to pack to get picking?
A mushroom basket. Plastic bags can make mushrooms and veg sweat and degrade. Choose a cardboard basket built for the task.
A knife. This will help to cleanly remove the mushroom from the soil or wood and can be used to remove any ragged sections off the mushroom.
A guide. With so many dangerous mushrooms out there that can cause severe liver damage and death, a good guide is essential.
GPS / Compass and map. Finding your way back home is always useful.
Happy picking!
