Right time of year for Ceps in Scotland?

chrisq0 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 12:21 PM

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has seen Ceps in Scotland recently or whether it is too late. I know from other forums that they have been out in England since early August but I can't decide whether the season should be later or earlier in Scotland. I went looking last weekend north of Glasgow in the Trossachs and found plenty of other Boletes but no Ceps. I need to know as my brother an avid fungus forager will only visit me this weekend if I can promise mushrooms! I would also appreciate advice on other areas to try near here (Perthshire?).

Thanks,
Chris

earthdragon64 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 01:14 PM

I was out for a walk around Aviemore on Monday and I found a few Ceps, although I have to say, I haven't seen as many this year as in previous years. Maybe it isn't the best year for them.

Even if Ceps aren't so plentiful, there should still be plenty of Chanterelles about, as well as my personal favourite, Wood Hedgehogs.

chrisq0 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 02:45 PM

Thanks for replying. Aviemore is a bit far north for me but it is interesting to know there are Chanterelles and Hedgehogs about. Incidentally do you think mushrooms tend to appear earlier or later the further north you go?

timhale197200 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 05:35 PM

I think Ron has bagged all the ceps in Scotland this year!!

earthdragon64 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisq0

Incidentally do you think mushrooms tend to appear earlier or later the further north you go?

I'm not sure about that, but I was reading something today in relation to Moths that stated that spring species tended to appear later the further north you go, but autumn species appeared earlier the further north you go.

It made a lot of sense as spring is generally later in the north and autumn earlier, so I would suppose fungi and plants to behave the same way, but maybe one of the fungi experts could clarify.

ron1863 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 06:22 PM

I live 10 miles north of Glasgow and my local wood has seen plenty of Ceps and other boletes this year, though they are now passed their best.

Bill S · #7 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 06:28 PM

Changing location somewhat, have Ceps been and gone in the South of England (New Forest) or are they still to appear?

Thanks all

Bill

chrisq0 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-09-2009, 08:45 AM

Thanks very much for all the responses. So mushrooms probably do mature earlier up here and to find Ceps my brother is better off staying in England. I am annoyed I missed them myself here in Glasgow but after thirty days of almost continuous rain the weather has only just cleared up! I tend not go out when it is raining. Ron I live to the North-East of Glasgow near Kirkintilloch. It is useful to know that next year I might find Ceps nearby.

I would also be interested to know if Ceps are still about in the New Forest?

NickCantle · #9 (**permalink**) 10-09-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisq0

Thanks very much for all the responses. So mushrooms probably do mature earlier up here and to find Ceps my brother is better off staying in England. I am annoyed I missed them myself here in Glasgow but after thirty days of almost continuous rain the weather has only just cleared up! I tend not go out when it is raining. Ron I live to the North-East of Glasgow near Kirkintilloch. It is useful to know that next year I might find Ceps nearby.

I would also be interested to know if Ceps are still about in the New Forest?

Ceps will be about for some time yet. The first frosts usually just turn them into slime but up until then you should be fine.