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Mushrooms in the Casentino: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Casentino: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Casentino, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 35 out of 100. The northeast stands out today; toward the southwest and west it stays more subdued. Through the end of the forecast window the level is roughly held. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 372 m and 1141 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 35/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 17 Nov: Honey Fungus (50/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: CasentinoHistorical 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 hardly any
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun hardly any
- Jul many
- Aug few
- Sept moderate
- Oct moderate
- Nov few
- Dec peak
- 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
- 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, 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, rare here
- 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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Casentino
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Casentino
Across 4 woodland samples in the Casentino, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/4). Elevations between 372 m and 1141 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 Casentino
Are there mushrooms in the Casentino right now?
In the Casentino, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Casentino?
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 Casentino right now?
The most promising species in the Casentino right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Casentino in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Tuesday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Casentino?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Casentino appear mainly in these months: July, September, October and December. Most finds fall in: December.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Casentino?
The analysed sites in the Casentino fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Casentino?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Casentino: 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 Casentino?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Casentino in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Casentino, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
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.
Bergamo poison centre, national toll-free line. More regional centres at iss.it.
- Poison helpline 800 883 300
- Emergency 112 / 118
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.