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Mushrooms in the Foresta Umbra: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Foresta Umbra: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Foresta Umbra, the situation for Honey Fungus stays modest, the lead score sits at 49 out of 100. West and east, north and south look similar right now; differences stay small. From 12 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 496 and 825 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 49/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 12 Nov: Honey Fungus (59/100). Falls clearly from 15 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Foresta Umbra (Gargano)Historical 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 peak
- May moderate
- Jun hardly any
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept moderate
- Oct moderate
- 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
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, 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, rare here
- Aug season
- 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 Foresta Umbra
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Optimal
Moisture and temperature support the current outlook.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Foresta Umbra
Across 4 woodland samples in the Foresta Umbra, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/4). Elevations between 496 m and 825 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 Foresta Umbra
Are there mushrooms in the Foresta Umbra right now?
In the Foresta Umbra, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Foresta Umbra?
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 Foresta Umbra right now?
The most promising species in the Foresta Umbra right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Foresta Umbra in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Thursday. Assessment for that day: favourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Foresta Umbra?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Foresta Umbra appear mainly in these months: April, May, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: April.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Foresta Umbra?
The analysed sites in the Foresta Umbra fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Foresta Umbra?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Foresta Umbra: 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 Foresta Umbra?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Foresta Umbra in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Foresta Umbra, 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.