The forests of the Republic of Chuvashia are literally teeming with mushrooms of all stripes and types. Moss mushrooms, milk mushrooms, boletus, volnushki, boletus mushrooms, mushrooms, mushrooms, chanterelles - and this is not the whole list. The past year allowed the locals to stock up on mushrooms, which grew everywhere and in large numbers. Butter and whites were also enough, and the boletus, perhaps, set a record for the presence of places of growth in one season. Mushroom places in Chuvashia are not only a supply of delicious food for the winter, but also a real gift for those who like to wander through the forest, as if traveling in a magical land. A carpet of soft moss and bright yellow foliage, the crackle of knots and forest rustles, the cool smell of trees and earth - all this makes you come back here many times.
Useful properties
Besides being a great hobby they represent, mushrooms are a valuable food item growing in accessible places. The nutritional values far exceed some vegetables and are almost identical to meat. As part ofingredients are enzymes and enzymes. They stimulate the appetite and contain sugar, mineral s alt, fats, vitamins, carbohydrates and proteins.
Mushroom places in Chuvashia provide an opportunity to collect not just delicious food, but products with medicinal properties. For example, an edible specimen with the alarming name "dung beetle" can be used as a condiment or as an independent dish. At the same time, it is actively used for folk medical and scientific purposes.
Correct search
Many inexperienced gatherers complain that there are seasons and days when there are no mushroom places in Chuvashia. But the old-timers, who have traveled many kilometers in the area, know for sure that there is always an object of their hobby, you just need to look more carefully. Local residents always have information about several forest edges with boletus, chanterelles or whites.
In addition, people are well versed in the habits of wild animals and other forest dwellers, including geographical preferences and preferences. Before heading into the forest, you need to determine which particular specimen is of interest today. A map of mushroom places in Chuvashia will be a good helper. You can be guided by these documents, but it is better to trust the stories of local inhabitants and hit the road, following the advice of experienced people. Many mushrooms are not difficult to find. Following the names, it is easy to figure out where and what grows: boletus in a birch grove, boletus in an aspen, and white oak in an oak forest. In the forest, you can pick up russula, mushrooms and oil. But mostmixed forests are in demand. Here you can find almost any species common in the region.
Conditions for growth
The best conditions for spawning are warm but damp weather. Therefore, the optimal time to go to the forest is a few days after heavy rain or a thunderstorm. Those who are used to planning their hikes in the forest belt study the forecast of services in advance and are able to predict close changes. Signs will also help, always suggesting where mushrooms grow. Here are the most famous and widespread folk notes warning rainfall in the form of a downpour soon:
- Poor visibility of the starry sky at night.
- Clover bends down and closes its bud.
- Early morning dew does not appear.
- There is no wind, but the leaves are rustling.
- The aroma of plants is enhanced several times.
Gathering Festival
The event-fair, aimed at demonstrating that mushrooms in Chuvashia are a real treasure, is regularly held in various national parks of the region, including not far from the regional center - the city of Cheboksary. The organizers, in addition to the festive part, are preparing a short report on respect for the gifts of nature and energy resources. The most inquisitive can ask the local inhabitants where mushrooms grow, and the rest will have a very rich and interesting program. A literary exhibition, a quiz for adults and children, sweet gifts and surprises - all thiscan be seen at the festival. In addition, as part of the event, a musical concert is held, master classes are given on cooking and s alting the product.
Places not allowed to collect
It is worth noting that the republican authorities and specialized services warn people about the responsibility for violating laws. Many mushroom places in Chuvashia are located on the territory of nature reserves or forest reserves. For the collection of products in these areas, the attacker will be fined in monetary terms, even if he did it unconsciously, not knowing that he was in a prohibited area.
The amount of the compulsory contribution will be from three to four thousand rubles, depending on the severity of the act and damage to the infrastructure, mycelium and the reserve as a whole. It should be noted that there are organizations in the republic that allow tourists and travelers, including mushroom pickers, to enter their territory. This is done on specially allotted days and is strictly regulated by the time period.
