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Mushrooms in Greece: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Greece: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Greece, the situation for Honey Fungus stays modest, the lead score sits at 47 out of 100. Across the region, sample points sit close together, with no clear spatial favourite. The curve peaks around 11 Nov and then falls back. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 108 m and 1354 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 47/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 11 Nov: Honey Fungus (56/100). Falls clearly from 15 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: GreeceHistorical 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 peak
- Feb hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May hardly any
- Jun hardly any
- Jul hardly any
- Aug hardly any
- Sept few
- Oct few
- Nov hardly any
- Dec hardly any
- 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
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Yellow Morel
- Field Mushroom
- 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- 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, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov out of 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, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- 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 Greece
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Greece
Across 6 woodland samples in Greece, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/6) and coniferous forest (3/6). Elevations between 108 m and 1354 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 Greece
Are there mushrooms in Greece right now?
In Greece, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Greece?
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 Greece right now?
The most promising species in Greece right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Greece in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Wednesday. Assessment for that day: favourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in Greece?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Greece appear mainly in these months: January. Most finds fall in: January.
Which elevation zones are covered in Greece?
The analysed sites in Greece fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Greece?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Greece: 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 Greece?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Greece in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Greece, 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 poison information centre, 24h.
- Poison helpline +30 210 7793777
- 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.