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Mushrooms in Belgium: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Belgium: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Belgium, prospects for Honey Fungus are good right now, the lead score sits at 55 out of 100. The southeast stands out today; toward the northwest it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 4 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 10 m and 485 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 55/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (55/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: BelgiumHistorical 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 few
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- 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:
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Parasol Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Wood Hedgehog
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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
- 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
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Belgium
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature support the current outlook.
Typical woodland & habitat types in Belgium
Across 7 woodland samples in Belgium, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/7), coniferous forest (2/7) and mixed forest (2/7). Elevations between 10 m and 485 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 Belgium
Are there mushrooms in Belgium right now?
In Belgium, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Belgium?
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 Belgium right now?
The most promising species in Belgium right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Belgium?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Belgium appear mainly in these months: August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Belgium?
The analysed sites in Belgium fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Belgium?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Belgium: 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 Belgium?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Belgium in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Belgium, 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.
Poison centre, free, 24h.
- Poison helpline +32 70 245 245
- 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.