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Mushrooms in South Karelia: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in South Karelia: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Low prospects in South Karelia: Honey Fungus reaches 28/100 and falls short of expectations. The southwest stands out today; toward the northeast it stays more subdued. No reliable upward trend appears in the forecast window. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 49 m and 125 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 28/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (28/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
- From 14 Nov, Wood Blewit leads (2/100).
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Enable mushroom alert: South KareliaHistorical 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 hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May hardly any
- Jun hardly any
- Jul hardly any
- Aug few
- Sept peak
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
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
- 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
- Oct season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Oct season, rare here
- 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 South Karelia
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in South Karelia
Across 8 woodland samples in South Karelia, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (5/8) and mixed forest (3/8). Elevations between 49 m and 125 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 South Karelia
Are there mushrooms in South Karelia right now?
In South Karelia, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in South Karelia?
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 South Karelia right now?
The most promising species in South Karelia right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in South Karelia?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in South Karelia appear mainly in these months: September. Most finds fall in: September.
Which elevation zones are covered in South Karelia?
The analysed sites in South Karelia fall into these elevation zones: lowlands.
Is there a daily mushroom report in South Karelia?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in South Karelia: 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 South Karelia?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in South Karelia in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in South Karelia, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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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.
Finnish poison information centre, 24h.
- Poison helpline +358 9 471 977
- 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.