Looking for mushrooms
Once again the mushroom season is in full swing and all the rain in August at least bore some fruits…well, not fruits, but mushrooms!!
The fertile forest ground in the Dolomites hosts a wide range of mushrooms, the most well-known being the porcini (boletes) and the finferli (chanterelles). In fact, the variety of mushrooms found is so great that Trento has become the mycological capital of Italy. The variety of mushrooms on offer on the markets is greater than on any other Italian market and recipes with mushrooms are plentiful in this area, a gourmet’s dream. Yet not all mushrooms are edible. In fact there are many poisonous , even lethal mushrooms growing in the woods and forests. The best known is the toadstool (uovolaccio), easily recognizable by its red cap with white spots. Many others though are not so easy to distinguish therefore it is advisable to seek expert advice if unsure. Be careful though, as there are strict regulations controlling the picking of mushrooms, the restrictions in South Tyrol being the most severe. Firstly if you are not resident in the area you have to obtain a permit, the cost varying from region to region. Secondly there is a limit on the amount of mushrooms you are allowed to pick (varying between 1-3 kilos per person per day again depending on the region) and any offenders are issued heavy fines.
More details:
- Guided mykology excursions
- Package holidays
- Includes permits for mushroom picking.
