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Mushrooms on the Gran Sasso: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update on the Gran Sasso: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

Moderate

Honey Fungus

On the Gran Sasso, the situation for Honey Fungus stays modest, the lead score sits at 51 out of 100. The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 11 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 667 m and 1103 m.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 51/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 11 Nov: Honey Fungus (60/100). Falls clearly from 14 Nov.

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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).

  1. Jan few
  2. Feb moderate
  3. Mar moderate
  4. Apr few
  5. May peak
  6. Jun peak
  7. Jul few
  8. Aug moderate
  9. Sept moderate
  10. Oct few
  11. Nov moderate
  12. Dec few

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:

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

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Horn of Plenty

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Penny Bun

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Parasol Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.

Climate & soil moisture on the Gran Sasso

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types on the Gran Sasso

Across 4 woodland samples on the Gran Sasso, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/4) and coniferous forest (1/4). Elevations between 667 m and 1103 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 on the Gran Sasso

Are there mushrooms on the Gran Sasso right now?

On the Gran Sasso, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms on the Gran Sasso?

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 on the Gran Sasso right now?

The most promising species on the Gran Sasso right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Horn of Plenty (unfavourable).

Which day looks best for mushroom foraging on the Gran Sasso 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 on the Gran Sasso?

According to reported finds, mushrooms on the Gran Sasso appear mainly in these months: February, March, May, June, August, September and November. Most finds fall in: May and June.

Which elevation zones are covered on the Gran Sasso?

The analysed sites on the Gran Sasso fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report on the Gran Sasso?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report on the Gran Sasso: 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 on the Gran Sasso?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots on the Gran Sasso in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches on the Gran Sasso, 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.

Bergamo poison centre, national toll-free line. More regional centres at iss.it.

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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.