Any forager will tell you that mushrooms are abundant when rainfall is plentiful.
The reason for this correlation is simple: fungi love water.
Nearly every stage in the life cycle of a fungus requires water — from spore germination, to nutrient uptake, to reproduction, to spore dispersal.
But water isn’t always plentiful. Sometimes it’s scarce. During prolonged absences of rain, many foragers have difficulty finding mushrooms.
I count myself as someone who finds fewer fungi during dry spells, but I’ve also learned how to improve my chances of finding at least a few prized mushrooms when rain is scarce.
In the following video, I share 5 tips that will help you find mushrooms in dry weather.