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Mushrooms in Bulgaria: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Bulgaria: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Modest starting point in Bulgaria: Honey Fungus reaches 47/100 without a clear peak. Conditions in the southwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. From 13 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 121 and 1073 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 47/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 13 Nov: Honey Fungus (50/100). Falls clearly from 16 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: BulgariaHistorical 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 hardly any
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul peak
- Aug few
- Sept moderate
- Oct moderate
- 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
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- Field Mushroom
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, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- May season, rare here
- Jun season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Bulgaria
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Bulgaria
Across 8 woodland samples in Bulgaria, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (5/8), mixed forest (2/8) and coniferous forest (1/8). Elevations between 121 m and 1073 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 Bulgaria
Are there mushrooms in Bulgaria right now?
In Bulgaria, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Bulgaria?
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 Bulgaria right now?
The most promising species in Bulgaria right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Bulgaria in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Friday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in Bulgaria?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Bulgaria appear mainly in these months: June, July, September and October. Most finds fall in: July.
Which elevation zones are covered in Bulgaria?
The analysed sites in Bulgaria fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Bulgaria?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Bulgaria: 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 Bulgaria?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Bulgaria in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Bulgaria, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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.
National toxicology centre Pirogov Hospital.
- Poison helpline +359 2 9154 233
- Emergency 112
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.