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Mushrooms in the Apuseni Mountains: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Apuseni Mountains: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Modest starting point in the Apuseni Mountains: Honey Fungus reaches 53/100 without a clear peak. Spatially, the northeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 4 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 380 to 974 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 53/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (53/100). Falls clearly from 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Apuseni MountainsHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan few
- Feb hardly any
- Mar few
- Apr hardly any
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug peak
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov few
- Dec few
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Horn of Plenty
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Apuseni Mountains
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Apuseni Mountains
Across 8 woodland samples in the Apuseni Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (8/8). Elevations between 380 m and 974 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Apuseni Mountains
Are there mushrooms in the Apuseni Mountains right now?
In the Apuseni Mountains, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Apuseni Mountains?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Apuseni Mountains right now?
The most promising species in the Apuseni Mountains right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Apuseni Mountains?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Apuseni Mountains appear mainly in these months: June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: August and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Apuseni Mountains?
The analysed sites in the Apuseni Mountains fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Apuseni Mountains?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Apuseni Mountains: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Apuseni Mountains?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Apuseni Mountains in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Apuseni Mountains, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
TOXAPEL, 24h (also adults). Alternative: +40 21 210 6282.
- Poison helpline +40 21 210 6183
- Emergency 112
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.