Six years ago I bought myself a mushrooming basket. It wasn’t specifically a Mushrooming Basket but just one that I found, at a price I could afford, that I felt would do the job. I paid 15 euros for it and it was fine until last year when it started to fall apart.

Time to treat myself to a new one then…

There is a basket shop in Rochefort en Terre with all sorts of baskets at reasonable prices. The next nice day we have I may go there and have a good look round.

Luckily, at a Vide-Grenier (a French Garage Sale/Car Boot Sale) I managed to pick up a basket for 5 euros. It had been made by the father of the woman selling it.

Any of the baskets shown below would be fine for mushrooming.

Buff Willow Wicker Basket This Strong Buff Willow basket might just be ideal for mushrooming. Plenty of space to hold a decent “catch” but not too deep. Size Approx 15″ x 11 x 7.5″ Size Approx 37cm x 29cm x 19cm All sizes are external (excluding handle) and, as the baskets are handmade, the sizes may vary slightly. More information	Country Basket This Full Buff Willow measures 16″x12″x9.5″ (with handle 16″) Slightly larger than the first basket and the rectangular shape may allow it to sit better in the boot of a car. More information	Willow Basket This basket is slightly shallower that the first two and might be perfect for the more delicate mushrooms. It would hold a massive amount of Girolles! Size 4.Approx Length Between 15″ to 16″ Width Between 11″ to 12″ Depth Between 7.5″to 8″ Size 4.Approx Length Between 38cm to 41cm Width Between 28cm to 30cm” Depth Between 19 cm to 20cm – All dimensions are approximate and exclude the height of the handle. As the baskets are hand made the sizes might vary slightly. More information
Wicker Basket A nice wicker basket for mushrooming. Not too large so the mushrooms won’t get squashed or roll about too much. Dimensions: H20cm L40cm W32cm – Sizes quoted are measured from the outside of each basket and do not include handles More information	Wicker Basket This Natural wicker colour basket might do the trick rather nicely? Size: 47 x 36 x 49cm More information	Deep Wicker Basket This large and deep basket is for the optimist! Size 36 x 26 x 24/35H Hand Crafted, Beautiful basket – sturdy and robust… Quality Item More information

A mushrooming basket mustn’t be too deep or the mushrooms at the bottom may get squashed. Then again, it must be big enough to hold everything you find.

If it is too large, the mushrooms may roll around and get damaged.

Some people prefer Trug shaped baskets…

I’ve always got one to hand. Very useful to keep in the car; just in case the urge to go mushrooming overcomes you…

You’d be surprised how often I get overcome by the urge!

A Wicker Trug Basket A nice trug basket that would be fine for short mushroom forays or to keep in the car, just in case…. Dimensions: H26 x W34 x D26cm. More information

Large Rustic Trug This large rustic trug might just be the solution? Not too deep but big enough to hold a decent amount of mushrooms – looks strong, too. SSizes: 16cm H x 55cm L x 34cm W – Sizes quoted are measured from the outside of each basket and do not include handles. More information

There is an argument to say that your mushrooming basket should have a lid on it.

I’m not 100% convinced but any of the three baskets below would make ideal mushrooming baskets.

Large Wicker Basket This would be perfect for Cep season! Fill it and and keep the precious bounty dry! Large traditional wicker basket with lids….. Size 51 cm X 35 x 32 H/46H. More information

Wicker Basket in Traditional Weave Yes – you could get ten tonnes of Ceps in here! Perhaps I exaggerate slightly? Lovely traditional basket with white cotton liner and lids. Size 44 x 35 x 20/34H. More information

Large Basket with Lids Another large basket! Material: wicker/cotton – Size: 42 cm x 30 cm x 42 cm More information

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