Russian Klondike, where mushrooms grow: Primorsky Krai

Primorye is the Amur region of the Khabarovsk Territory and the Primorye Territory of Russia. There are a lot of mushrooms in this huge territory, and they grow here for 6 months, in the south almost to 8 - from the end of April to November inclusive. In the north, the collection time does not exceed two months. Especially a lot of edible mushrooms in the south of Primorye. Here grow such species that do not occur in other parts of Russia in general or are extremely rare.

This year is a productive year

Mushrooms of Primorsky Krai are a separate topic. 800 species of mushrooms grow here, 300 of them are edible, that is, in these places absolutely all kinds of edible mushrooms grow, which exist all over Russia. For comparison, in the central strip of Russia all existing species fit into the figure of 500. The year 2015 was very productive, especially for white mushrooms. One article in the media was called "White took Primorye." And what is remarkable is that they reach amazing sizes here. There are years when there are no white mushrooms at all. It is noticed that every third year there are fruitful "king" mushrooms.

All-Russian pantry

The mushrooms of the Primorye Territory are incredibly diverse. Here grow garlic mushroom and false chanterelle, which even in very droughty periods yield abundant harvests. There is also a mushroom calendar in these parts. For the collection of wild plants and mushrooms on an industrial scale, 12 reserves have been created in Primorye. But of all the edible mushrooms that grow on this territory, people are harvested, and on an industrial scale there are only 50 species.

The intrinsic only to these places

As already noted, the fungi of Primorsky Krai are unique in their own way - there are many of them, they are large, they have a different taste, among them there are species that are unique to these areas. For example, the basilinus is painted and the larch moss is brownish-brown, black-brown and Far Eastern, Sakhalin champignon and udemansiella are brownish.

Most residents of the European part of Russia, and even Siberia, have never heard such names. Ilmaki and Caesarean Far Eastern mushroom, flat-boned mushroom and golden scallop, mushroom noodles and woody ears - all these and many other of the unlisted grow only in Primorye, especially in its southern part. Among the amazing fungi there are coral, really very reminiscent of these underwater organisms. And all the mushrooms of the Primorsky Territory are edible, some of them are due to their aroma and taste for delicacies. Many of them are associated with certain tree species, such as elm, fir, maple and oak.

Local Celebrities

In Primorsky Krai the most productive places are forests on the southern slopes of the mountains - oak forests, birch forests and cedar forests. Further to the north, quiet hunting objects are most often found only in deciduous forests. What edible fungi of the Primorye Territory are the most common? It should be noted that residents of Primorsky Krai have a special opinion about mushrooms. Thus, russula and podgruzhki, Far Eastern cheeks and autumn mushrooms are considered elite here , and not whites and boarocks at all. But of course, this is the opinion of some definite group of mushroom pickers, who have their criteria for elitism. To them, they include mass, convenience of cooking and the end result - the taste and aroma in the prepared dish.

Rush and eggs are the favorites of Primorye

What are these mushrooms? Primorye is very rich in russula. Elite mushroom is the russet Kele. It is good for pickling. Cute mushroom with a purple cap, a size not exceeding 5-8 cm, and with a white elastic flesh. It grows in coniferous forests, the harvest season is August-September. Obafok Far East is a very tasty mushroom and is good in any form. It can be stewed, boiled, fried, dried and salted. The fungus is large, the hat of mature fruit bodies reaches 22 cm in diameter. The radially-wrinkled-pitched bonnet is pressed and put on a foot, like a thimble. It grows abundantly in the oak forests in August and early September. Very much appreciated from local residents are edible fungi of Primorsky Krai, like a russula greenish, suitable for frying, marinating, drying and pickling. It grows mainly under oaks, but it also occurs in coniferous-broad-leaved forests. The season is August-September. It is one of the best mushrooms for harvesting for future use by hot and cold marinating. No less popular and russet golden, talking about which, you can repeat everything said above about the russula greenish.

Podgruzdki and honey agarics

Very tasty is the loading of white, not inferior to the taste data of a real mush. It is especially good in salting. It grows in oak forests, it is harvested from July to September. Favorite here is the black and pink pearls. Especially popular in Primorye is the real autumn fallow. It is prepared in every way - and in any dish it is good. Begin to collect it in September, when most mushrooms have already moved away. You can meet them on the eve of the first frosts. Only hats with the upper part of the leg go to food. It grows on the roots and stumps of almost all trees.

What we have, do not appreciate

The outgoing year turned out to be incredibly fruitful, and the mushrooms of the Primorye Territory (photo attached) reached record sizes.

There are in this part of the species that locals ignore. And the Chinese, for example, pine fungus enjoys incredible popularity. To collect poisonous specimens unnecessary for local residents, they systematically violate the border. The Chinese know the secret of cooking from a pine mushroom several types of medicines and delicious delicacies. Matsutake (the so-called Asian fungus) is used in the preparation of drugs that remove radionuclides from the body. In China itself, a kilogram of these mushrooms is paid 50 dollars, and in Japan 150. And all this against the backdrop of huge demand - hence the violation of the border.