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Mushrooms in Istria: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Istria: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
If you plan a trip in Istria, keep expectations for Honey Fungus measured: 51 out of 100. Spatially the picture is even: hardly any part of the region stands out. In time terms the picture is calm: values only shift slightly. The sample covers elevations from 361 to 697 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 51/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 16 Nov: Honey Fungus (51/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: IstriaHistorical 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 moderate
- Feb few
- Mar moderate
- Apr peak
- May moderate
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug many
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec moderate
- 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
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Yellow Morel
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov 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
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season
- May season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- 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 Istria
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Istria
Across 2 woodland samples in Istria, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/2). Elevations between 361 m and 697 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 Istria
Are there mushrooms in Istria right now?
In Istria, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Istria?
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 Istria right now?
The most promising species in Istria right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (moderate), Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Istria in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Monday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in Istria?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Istria appear mainly in these months: January, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: April and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Istria?
The analysed sites in Istria fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Istria?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Istria: 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 Istria?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Istria in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Istria, 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.
Poison control centre Zagreb, 24h.
- Poison helpline +385 1 2348 342
- 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.