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When are shiitake mushrooms in season in the United Kingdom?

Shiitake mushrooms are in season in the United Kingdom from March to June and from September to November. Peak season runs from April to June and from September to October.

Are shiitake mushrooms in season now in the United Kingdom?

In November, shiitake mushrooms are partially in season.

Order:
Agaricales
Family:
Omphalotaceae
Genus:
Lentinula
Scientific name:
Lentinula edodes

This edible mushroom has a savoury, earthy flavour and a tender texture. Cook it in a pan or add it to soups, rice and noodles.

JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarch — Partial / shoulder seasonMarApril — Peak seasonAprMay — Peak seasonMayJune — Peak seasonJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Partial / shoulder seasonNovDecemberDec🍄≈

Country season

United Kingdom — Northern Hemisphere. In November, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Some commercial growing in the United Kingdom, regional or niche.

Limited production

Seasonal calendar for shiitake mushrooms in the United Kingdom

Peak-season periods per year in the United Kingdom for shiitake mushrooms: two.

In season

AprilMayJuneSeptemberOctober

Partially in season

MarchNovember

Out of season

JulyAugustDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season