Porcini breeds & varieties
13 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SBoletus edulis
Origin: FR
ForestLuxuryMeatyMycorrhizal
SCep
Origin: GB
EdulisEnglish NameLuxuryNutty
SCèpe
Origin: FR
Butter FriendButteryClassic FrenchFirm
SKing Bolete
Guide NameMeatyNuttyRoyal Status
SPenny Bun
Origin: GB
British Folk NameEdulisForage PrizeIconic UK
SBoletus aereus
Origin: IT, ES
Dark CepDeepDenseMediterranean
SDark Cep
AereusDarkDenseLuxury
ABoletus reticulatus
EarlyExcellentFineNetted Stem
ASummer Cep
FineNuttyPorcini-likeReticulatus
ABoletus pinophilus
FineForestMeatyPine Associate
APine Bolete
Aromatic ForestCommon NameConiferPrize
ABoletus rex-veris
Origin: US
FineMeatyPorcini-likeRegional
ASpring King
Origin: US
DenseEarlyLocalMeaty