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Mushrooms in the Eastern Carpathians: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Eastern Carpathians: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Eastern Carpathians, prospects for Honey Fungus are only middling (50/100); a few pockets may still surprise. The southwest stands out today; toward the northeast it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 6 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 310 m and 1061 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 50/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 6 Nov: Honey Fungus (54/100). Falls clearly from 8 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Eastern CarpathiansHistorical 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 hardly any
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul moderate
- Aug many
- 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
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Wood Hedgehog
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
- Aug season
- 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
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Field 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 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 the Eastern Carpathians
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Eastern Carpathians
Across 9 woodland samples in the Eastern Carpathians, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (7/9) and mixed forest (2/9). Elevations between 310 m and 1061 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 Eastern Carpathians
Are there mushrooms in the Eastern Carpathians right now?
In the Eastern Carpathians, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Eastern Carpathians?
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 Eastern Carpathians right now?
The most promising species in the Eastern Carpathians right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Horn of Plenty (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Eastern Carpathians 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 the Eastern Carpathians?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Eastern Carpathians appear mainly in these months: July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Eastern Carpathians?
The analysed sites in the Eastern Carpathians fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Eastern Carpathians?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Eastern Carpathians: 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 Eastern Carpathians?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Eastern Carpathians in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Eastern Carpathians, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
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If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
TOXAPEL, 24h (also adults). Alternative: +40 21 210 6282.
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- 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.