The approach of autumn marks the beginning of the mushroom season. At this time, mushroom pickers are trying to make the necessary supplies for the winter. Mushrooms are popular in the Shchelkovo district.
Mushrooms in the Shchelkovsky district
General information
The Moscow region is a territory famous for its mushrooms. At the end of the summer period, mushrooms, mushrooms, milk mushrooms, boletus mushrooms, brown birches, white boletus, aspen mushrooms, etc. grow in the forests. Going on a "quiet hunt" will turn out in all directions from the capital, where there is a village or a station.
Before doing this, you should carefully study the territory; the map will be a good helper and help in this.
To be sure of the effectiveness of the mushroom hike, set off with a map in your hands for “exploration” and walking along the future “mushroom trail”, see what could have changed since last season and correct your route if necessary.
Irina Selyutina (Biologist):
As you understand, experienced mushroom pickers will never hand over their mushroom spots to anyone. Therefore, in order not to return home "empty", try to remember some "signs" that will help you get to the right place:
- if the year is rainy, you need to look for mushrooms on hills, hills, hills;
- if the year is dry - go to closer to water bodies;
- mushrooms prefer clearings and edges with moist, but not soggy soil;
- there is no point in looking for mushrooms in the thicket of the forest or thick grass;
- since Since many fungi form mycorrhiza with tree roots, the older the tree, the more likely it is to find a nearby mycorrhiza (however, remember that boletus, for example, is preferred by young pine forests).
It is very important to remember "your" mushroom places - myceliums do not run through the forest, which means that new fruiting bodies will appear in the same place the next year. The "mushroom picker" will help you with this, which is convenient to make on the basis of a regular map of the area. And if you “removed” the mushroom correctly, without damaging the mycelium, expect new young mushrooms here next season.
Yaroslavl direction
These places are rich in such mushrooms:
- Honey mushrooms;
- White;
- Jaundice;
- Oil;
- Ryzhiki.
To build your own "mushroom routes", you need to know what stations are in Shchelkovsky and nearby areas.
- station "Sokolovskaya": There are two ways to get here:
- You need to get to the last station by public transport (minibus), which departs from the Shchelkovskaya metro station. After that, they move to the south.
- From the station take the train in the direction of Monino. They get off at the station and take a bus to Krasnoznamenskoye, from there the mushroom picker must go north a few kilometers. Here they gather porcini mushrooms, birch, honey agarics, mushrooms.
- city of Pushkino: the area, which is rich in forests, is widespread honey mushrooms, chanterelles and russula.
- station "76 kilometer": this is the longest route and covers many mushroom spots. The road is located in the direction to Yaroslavl. The first few kilometers a mushroom picker can collect aspen mushrooms. Further, the path goes along the shore of Lake Torbeevskoye to the north. This path is parallel to the Yaroslavl highway. After 6 km, the mushroom picker will come to a small waterfall. Here they collect jaundice, honey mushrooms, boletus.
- village Sharapovo: this place is also called "Rows". To get to Sharapovo from the station, you need to get to Sergiev Posad. After that, they change to public transport and go to the village on it. There are places with porcini mushrooms, aspen mushrooms, honey agarics and russula.
Kiev direction
This area is characterized by mixed forests, where various mushrooms are collected, the most common are porcini, Polish, aspen, russula, moss and mushrooms.
- Station Ozhigovo: here is the railway from the Kiev station. Further from the platform it is worth moving to the south. After 1.5-2 km, the path will cross with the Kiev highway. It is better to take a compass (or navigator) with you, so as not to go astray. Having reached the Ladyrka River, if you cross it, you will be able to reach the places rich in chernushki, mushrooms and russula.
The area is rich in mushroom places
- Dachnaya platform: from the platform, the mushroom picker will have to move to the south. After 2-2.5 km there will be the Desna River, behind which a thicker forest begins. In this area, you can collect the following mushrooms: honey agarics, aspen mushrooms, flyworms.
Bashkino platform: on the west side of the road, there are forests rich in birch trees.
Leningrad direction
This side is rich in mushrooms, brown mushrooms, honey agarics and porcini mushrooms.
- village Pokrovka: there are two routes from the station: southern direction - to settlements - the villages of Nikulino and Zamyatino; the north - the villages of Shakhmatovo and Koskovo. The places are famous for mushrooms and birch trees.
- Podrezkovo platform: from the railway it is worth going in the direction of Kostrovy and Ivanovsky. The path lies across the right bank of the Skhodnya River. The places are rich in Ryzhiki, Podberyozoviki and Honey mushrooms.
- The route with the most mushroom spots: from the station "Firsanovka" it is worth moving in the direction of the village of Nazaryevo (to the north-east). You will have to go in the direction of the village of Elino, where there is an intersection with the Leningradskoe highway. Further, the trail leads to a dense deciduous forest. There are many porcini mushrooms here. Continuing the path, you will get to the village of Poyarkovo.
Safety regulations
The forests in the Shchelkovo district are not as dense as the taiga, but here it is possible to get lost. To prevent this from happening, it is better to follow these rules:
- Before starting a "quiet hunt", warn your loved ones about your location and route.
- Do not go to the forest alone.
- Charge your phone (take an extra battery with you), and top up your balance if necessary.
- Prepare some provisions (bread, sandwiches), a knife, matches and a compass, as well as clean drinking water (1.5 liters per person).
- Wear brightly colored, reflective clothing.
- Everyone who uses medications should have these medications with them (in an amount for 1-2 days).
- Start in the morning (no later than 5-6 hours).
- Pay attention to places of interest and other clues to help you navigate the terrain and remember the route.
Silent hunting 2019. Checking mushrooms after rain.
Dobrodel - Raiders from the management company in the Shchelkovsky district
Radioactive blueberries found in Shchelkovsky district
Conclusion
Shchelkovo is a rich mushroom region of the Moscow region, which is gaining popularity with mushroom pickers every year. To collect as many mushrooms as possible and not get into an extreme situation, you need to adhere to the chosen route and follow simple safety rules.