The Chelyabinsk region is famous for its mushroom places. Mushroom pickers collect several tons of crops every year. Mushrooms of the Chelyabinsk region in 2019 will have a collection card similar to other years. Neither beginners nor seasoned mushroom pickers will leave the forest with an empty basket.
Mushroom harvest in the Chelyabinsk region in 2019
Where to find mushrooms
Different types of mushrooms grow in the Chelyabinsk region. They hide in forests and coastal areas.
The climate of Chelyabinsk is continental, a little rainy and humid because of the mountains - these are favorable conditions for myceliums.
Where to look for mushrooms in the Southern Urals:
- the village of Norkino (Argayash district);
- village Tomino (Sosnovsky district);
- Lake Arakul;
- Lake Kremenkul;
- National reserve "Ilmen";
- the vicinity of the village of Kasley;
- national park "Taganay".
These are the main mushroom places in the Chelyabinsk region.
Lake Arakul
Lake Arakul is located in the north of Chelyabinsk, near the cities of Vishnevogorsk and Verkhniye Ufali.
They reach it along the route Ekaterenburg - Chelyabinsk, turn towards Kasli. In Kasly - to Vishnevogorsk, then follow to the village of Arakul.
Mushrooms grow on the shore of the lake and in the Arakul Shikhan. The coast is covered with moss and lichen, which is beneficial for species such as porcini and chanterelles. Sandy and sandy loam soils are good friends with boletus.
The largest harvests are in July and August. September and October will also delight mushroom pickers, but only with less filling of baskets.
Lake Kremenkul
On the western side of this lake, porcini mushrooms, boletus mushrooms, chanterelles, boletus grow. Get to Kremenkul from Chelyabinsk. Before the village of Klyuchevka turn right and drive another 14 km.
Irina Selyutina (Biologist):
The forests surrounding the lake will be a source of joy and welcome mushrooms not only for the pros in collecting them, but also for beginners who are just mastering the basics of this exciting activity. The main thing is to carefully study the atlases with detailed descriptions and photos of the appearance of edible and poisonous mushrooms, so as not to end up in a hospital bed.
The lake is surrounded by birch groves, so boletus and porcini mushrooms are here the most. Yields peak in July, August and September.
Norkino village
The forests of the area are favorable for the growth of fungi
This village is located near Lake Argayash. They get to it from Chelyabinsk through the village of Dolgoderevenskoye and the village of Argayash (about 60 km).
Near the village there is a natural monument - Lake Argayash and a coniferous forest. The temperate climate and moisture create favorable conditions for the growth and collection of mushrooms. The high mushroom season starts in August and ends in October.
You can get to Norkino by car.
The coniferous forest outside the village of Norkino is full of mushrooms all year round. The most common types are: porcini mushrooms, chanterelles, honey agarics, boletus, Polish, russula, etc.
Tomino village
They get there by the road Chelyabinsk - Pervomaisk. The village of Tomino will appear on the road 30 km before the final destination. It is located near two lakes and is characterized by a favorable climate and fertile soil. The following types of mushrooms are common here: honey agarics, white, boletus, boletus, umbrellas.
The mushroom season starts in June and ends in October. The amount of the harvest varies depending on the rains and dryness of summer, and is also determined by the size of the forest belt and the large number of people who want to eat mushrooms in winter.
Reserve "Ilmen"
Ilmensky Reserve is a natural, state-protected area.
It is this unique natural area, located in fact in the center of the Chelyabinsk region, not far from the city of Miass. Near the lakes Baraus and Ilmenskoe there are pine and deciduous forests, where large harvests of mushrooms are collected.
The mushroom season in the reserve usually starts from July to September. Most often there are milk mushrooms, honey agarics, boletus, porcini mushroom. They are also found in coniferous or deciduous areas of the Ilmensky Reserve.
And although there are a large number of mushrooms on the territory of the reserve - 556 species, collecting them is prohibited.
National park "Taganay"
"Taganai" is located in the mountain ranges of the South Urals, in the western part of the Chelyabinsk region. The Chelyabinsk - Ufa - Moscow highway and railroad pass through the park.
Irina Selyutina (Biologist):
Based on the new "Regulations on the Taganay National Park" from 2015, the park is divided into 4 zones:
- reserved;
- specially guarded;
- recreational;
- for household purposes.
The area of the last zone was increased to 13,891 ha. It is a territory bordering both settlements and garden partnerships. This is what determines its frequent attendance by local residents. It is also popular among mushroom pickers with berry pickers. There are also objects of the park's tourist and economic infrastructure. Together, this became a decisive factor in allowing the collection of "food forest resources ... for their own needs" by the population.
The mushroom season in these parts begins in August and ends in October. Spruce and fir forests are one of the main attractions of the park. They find large harvests of mushrooms.
Porcini mushrooms went en masse! Mushrooms 2019. First part.
Mushrooms in the forest. Mushroom places of the Chelyabinsk region.
The mushroom season has begun in the Chelyabinsk region
Kasli town
The city is surrounded by coniferous-deciduous forests and is considered almost the capital of mushrooms in the region.
This is one of the most fruitful mushroom places in the Chelyabinsk region. There is a large accumulation of honey agarics, porcini mushrooms and boletus.
The city can be reached by a direct road from Chelyabinsk towards the northwest. The city also has a train station. The mushroom season in these parts begins in July and ends in November.
Conclusion
The Chelyabinsk region is rich in different types of mushrooms. Almost every settlement has its own forest-steppe belt. The continental climate provides additional moisture for the growth and development of this natural gift.
Honey mushrooms, white mushroom and boletus are common species in the Ural region. They love not only open areas, but also mixed forests.