Permits
Reserve forests and wildlife sanctuaries are generally closed to harvest. Village commons and farm bunds are the ethical ground.
Interactive planner
Western Ghats field planner
Use this on your phone in the truck. Print the ledger when you want paper in the rain.
Sahyadri escarpment
Laterite, termite mounds · 200–1,200 m
Nilgiri / Wayanad
Shola-plantation edge · 800–2,000 m
Konkan coast
Farm bunds, groves · 0–200 m
Anamalai / Palani
Moist deciduous · 400–1,800 m
Dated species
| Species | First | Last | Peak | Buyer $/lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Termite Mushroom | Jun 5 | Sep 20 | Jun 10–Jul 15 | 2–12 |
| Oyster Mushroom | Jul 1 | Oct 10 | Aug | 3–10 |
| Turkey Tail | Jun 15 | Oct 10 | Aug | 4–14 |
| Reishi / Varnished Conk | Jun 20 | Oct 10 | Aug | 8–25 |
If you sell
Local wet markets already trade Termitomyces. Outsiders undercutting village women is a bad business and a worse ethic. Food-safety: cook thoroughly, same day.