Updated 11 September 2026
When will Slippery Jack appear in Dresden?
The best time for slippery jack in Germany is August to November, with the peak normally in the middle of that range. Today they’re at 65% and looking good in Dresden
It fruits after warm late-summer and autumn rain, typically when day temperatures sit around 10 to 20C and the ground stays damp. A good soaking followed by mild nights usually brings flushes within a week or two.
Grows in conifer woods, almost always with pine, on sandy or poor soil and often along forest tracks and clearings. Common in young plantations and appears in groups.
Strictly associated with pines, so look in conifer plantations and natural pine woods, often on sandy or poor acidic soil. It favours forest edges, paths, grassy verges and young plantations rather than deep shade.
Always peel off the slimy cap skin and remove the spongy pore layer first, as both can upset the stomach. Slice and fry in butter for a soft side dish, add to risotto or stews where the texture suits, or dry the cleaned pieces and grind into a savoury mushroom powder for stocks and sauces.
A decent edible with a mild flavour, good in mixed dishes, soups and sauces rather than as the star. Always peel off the slimy cap skin, which can otherwise cause loose stools, and discard the spongy pore layer on older specimens.
Other Suillus boletes such as the larch bolete (Suillus grevillei) and weeping bolete, all of which are also edible, so there are no dangerous poisonous lookalikes. The slimy brown cap, yellow pores and ringed stem set it apart from any toxic gilled mushroom.
FAQ
What should I look for this week for slippery jack in Dresden, Germany?
This week in Dresden, Germany the forecast is 65% and looking good. Grows in conifer woods, almost always with pine, on sandy or poor soil and often along forest tracks and clearings. Common in young plantations and appears in groups. The 14-day outlook on the page shows whether conditions are climbing toward a flush or easing off, so you can pick your day.
Is it mushroom season in Dresden, Germany right now?
For slippery jack in Dresden, Germany, the typical season is August to November, and today the live forecast reads 65% with conditions looking good this September. So yes or no depends on the day and the weather, which is exactly what the forecast tracks.
Does ShroomCast tell me if a mushroom is safe to eat or identify it for me?
No. ShroomCast only forecasts timing, so it tells you when slippery jack are likely to be fruiting in Dresden, Germany. It does not identify mushrooms, and it cannot tell you whether anything you pick is safe to eat. Always confirm your own identification from a reliable source before eating anything.
How does the live slippery jack forecast for Dresden, Germany work?
We take the usual slippery jack season for Dresden, Germany (August to November) and weigh it against the weather right now and over the last few days. That gives you one live number, today 65% and looking good, plus a 14-day outlook and a normal-year line to compare against.
When is slippery jack season in Dresden, Germany?
In Dresden, Germany, slippery jack season usually runs August to November. The exact start shifts year to year with rain and temperature, so some years they show up early and some years late. Right now (September) the live forecast for Dresden, Germany reads 65% and conditions are looking good.
See the live regional forecast in the ShroomCast app.
This page shows today. The app gives you the full 14-day outlook for your area and all 14 species, so you can pick the right day before you drive out.
Scale: 0-20% very low · 20-40% low · 40-60% moderate · 60-80% high · 80-100% excellent. ShroomCast forecasts fruiting probability from weather, soil, forests and years of observations – a guide, not a guarantee of finds.
ShroomCast forecasts the region and the time of year. It cannot identify mushrooms for you, so confirm any species with a reliable source before eating it.