{"id":9364,"date":"2021-08-26T07:45:17","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T07:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=9364"},"modified":"2022-03-30T18:50:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T18:50:31","slug":"where-to-find-black-trumpet-mushrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/where-to-find-black-trumpet-mushrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Find Black Trumpet Mushrooms?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re new to foraging mushrooms, why not start by looking for black trumpets? These choice edible mushrooms<\/a> can be a little tricky to find, but they have no toxic look-alikes. Read on to learn more about where to find black trumpet mushrooms. We\u2019ll also discuss how to identify them and when is the best time to find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Do Black Trumpet Mushrooms Grow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Black trumpets grow well in warm, humid, shady conditions. They are commonly found in hardwood forests or in shady areas near hardwood trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mushrooms don\u2019t grow directly on wood. For example, you won\u2019t find them growing on tree trunks, on fallen trees, or directly on top of forest debris.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black trumpets grow out of the ground rather than on top of it – they feel \u201crooted\u201d to the dirt and have to be pulled up carefully to avoid damaging their delicate stems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They grow well in mossy areas. It is not uncommon to find clustered or densely growing black trumpets sprouting directly from patches of moss.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Can I Find Black Trumpets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re foraging for wild black trumpets, start out by looking in any wild forested area in your region. Hardwood forests are the best, but you can check any area with a thick stand of trees and a water source.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black trumpets grow during the late summer and fall in most regions. They do best if there is plenty of shade and moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t find any at first, don\u2019t give up! You may have to look closely as they often blend in with the forest floor<\/strong>, or you may have to explore different areas to find where they thrive the best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to skip the foraging part but would like to try eating black trumpets, you may be able to find them at a local farmer\u2019s market or at small, locally owned shops while they\u2019re in season. They are rarely sold at stores, as they are not easily cultivated and generally have to be foraged from the wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some local restaurants may offer black trumpets seasonally, especially restaurants with gourmet options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to get your fill of black trumpets is to forage them yourself. If you\u2019ve never done it before, check out the video below to learn more about identifying and collecting black trumpets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mJEefrhdmag<\/a>