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Mushrooms in Italy: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Italy: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in Italy stays restrained for Honey Fungus (34/100). Conditions in the northwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. After 12 Nov, values ease slightly without dropping off a cliff. Underlying sites sit between 290 and 1181 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 34/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 12 Nov: Honey Fungus (47/100). Eases slightly after 13 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: ItalyHistorical 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 hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May moderate
- Jun hardly any
- Jul moderate
- Aug many
- Sept peak
- Oct few
- Nov peak
- 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
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- Wood Hedgehog
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Charcoal Burner
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Italy
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Very high
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Italy
Across 5 woodland samples in Italy, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (3/5) and broad-leaved forest (2/5). Elevations between 290 m and 1181 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 Italy
Are there mushrooms in Italy right now?
In Italy, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Italy?
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 Italy right now?
The most promising species in Italy right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Italy in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Thursday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in Italy?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Italy appear mainly in these months: January, May, July, August, September and November. Most finds fall in: September and November.
Which elevation zones are covered in Italy?
The analysed sites in Italy fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Italy?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Italy: 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 Italy?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Italy in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Italy, 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.
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.