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Pine bolete · Galloway
Weather, season and habitat for Pine bolete in Galloway. Boletus pinophilus
Mild, wet south-west Scotland with Sitka and mixed woodland.
Similar weather needs to porcini, but tied to pine: after rain it often shows earlier on sandy heaths.
Season
Summer to autumn; regionally earlier than the spruce porcini.
Habitat
Pine woods and mixed stands with pine, often on sandy acidic soils.
FAQ
What does the map show?
Weather-based foraging chances, not a guarantee that fruit bodies stand at the pin.
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When is a trip worth it?
Mild, wet south-west Scotland with Sitka and mixed woodland. Similar weather needs to porcini, but tied to pine: after rain it often shows earlier on sandy heaths.